Discover Devon’s pumpkin patches with family days out near Dartmoor
From fields filled with homegrown pumpkins to Halloween-themed farm festivals, several Devon venues are offering seasonal days out in the run-up to 31 October
Pumpkin patches and autumn events are opening across Devon as families prepare for Halloween, with several venues offering the chance to choose a pumpkin straight from the field.
Options include farms on the edge of Dartmoor, as well as patches around the South Hams, Plymouth and Exeter.
Some offer straightforward pick-your-own pumpkins, while others combine picking with seasonal trails and family activities.
Here are some places to consider over the coming weeks.
Pumpkin patches near Dartmoor
Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh
Pennywell Farm, near Buckfastleigh on the edge of Dartmoor, is running its Pumpkin Festival from 26 September to 1 November.
Visitors can explore a pumpkin patch and trail, with games and other seasonal activities included as part of the daytime visit.
The farm is also holding Pumpkin Nights on selected October dates, when visitors can pick pumpkins after dark.
Advance booking is required, and visitors should check the farm’s website for available sessions.
Daynes Farm, near Totnes
Daynes Farm is holding its pumpkin festival over two weekends: 17 and 18 October, followed by 24 and 25 October.
The farm says visitors can pick their own homegrown pumpkins and take part in family activities.
It is scheduled to open from 10am to 4pm on those dates.
Aune Valley, Loddiswell
Aune Valley’s Funky Pumpkin Fest is taking place on 17 and 18 October, and again from 24 to 31 October.
The event gives visitors the chance to walk through the pumpkin patch and choose a pumpkin to take home.
According to the organiser, entry is free, with pumpkins priced by size, starting at £2.
The patch is due to open from 10am to 4pm, with no booking required.
Strawberry Fields, Lifton
Strawberry Fields Farm Shop in Lifton, near the Devon-Cornwall border, is hosting its Pumpkin Fest throughout October on selected dates.
The event features a pumpkin patch with thousands of homegrown pumpkins in different shapes, sizes and colours, alongside displays, photo opportunities and family entertainment.
Daytime Pumpkin Fest tickets are listed from £5.95, while separate evening Pumpkin Nights events are also available at selected dates.
Tickets must be booked in advance, and availability varies by session.
More pumpkin-picking options around Devon
Pip’s Pick Your Own, Yealmpton
Pip’s Pick Your Own at Kitley Farm, near Yealmpton and Plymouth, is open for its seasonal pumpkin event throughout October.
Alongside pumpkin picking, visitors can find a Halloween gift shop, a pumpkin trail and children’s activities.
The venue’s listing says it is open from 10am to 5pm daily, with no booking required.
Devon Pumpkin Picking, Bickington
At Stoneford Farm in Bickington, near Newton Abbot, Devon Pumpkin Picking offers another option for people wanting to choose their own pumpkins.
The seasonal patch allows visitors to pick pumpkins and pay for their selection.
Check the organiser’s current opening days and times before travelling.
Darts Farm, near Exeter
Darts Farm, near Topsham, is holding its Pumpkin Fest on selected dates in October, including 17 and 18 October and daily from 24 to 31 October.
The event includes pick-your-own pumpkins and seasonal activities.
Tickets are required, and the price does not include the cost of the pumpkin.