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Pumpkin Patches in Devon 2024
Updated: 16/9/2024
Pumpkin Patches in Devon 2024
It’s the spookiest time of year here again and to celebrate many locations across the region are holding pumpkin themed events and activities throughout October for families to enjoy. Facilities might include ‘Pick Your Own Pumpkins’, autumn and pumpkin things to do, pumpkin patch photo opportunities and associated entertainment.
If you are really keen to get involved, it is advisable to visit one of the locations listed below as soon as you can in case they sell out. Make sure that you check details on their websites and social media before making plans or travelling in case of any changes and also to confirm whether booking is required.
Carving Pumpkins
If you are buying pumpkins to carve for decoration at home, we recommend guides like this one from BBC Good Food who also have links to pumpkin carving templates and ideas. Also, supermarkets often have pumpkin carving kits like this one that can be purchased from Amazon - parental supervision is recommended at all times. From a safety perspective, it is recommended to use battery operated candles or tealights that can be found easily online or in stores such as Poundland, The Range or B&M.
Cooking Pumpkins
Don't forget that pumpkins are a versatile and nutritious food, here are some ideas of how to enjoy them
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Food waste prevention advisors Hubbub have some great tips on how to reduce pumpkin waste on their website
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The BBC Good Food website has plenty of pumpkin recipes for kids
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Twinkl have a downloadable pumpkin pie recipe for families
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Also, check out this guide with ideas on how to use pumpkin seeds
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Dates from 12th October 2024
Orway Porch Farm, Kentisbeare.
30 varieties of pumpkin to choose from, exclusive dog patch, disabled access into pumpkins, hard standing car park, refreshments, farm animals to meet, photo opportunities.
19th to 21st October, 25th October to 1st November 2024
SpookFest at Crealy 2024
Crealy Theme Park and Resort
Halloween themed activities including The Hooded Wood, Buddy’s Trick or Treat, Transylvania Hotel Live Show, Halloween Sooty Show (all new for 2024) and extended Creaky Hotel and Scarecrow Scare Maze
Details for 2024 still to be announced
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Darts Farm
Event for 2024 still to be confirmed
25th October to 2nd November 2024
October Half Term – The Big Sheep
The Big Sheep
www.thebigsheep.co.uk/halloween
Pumpkin carving, haunted attractions and more
Dates from 5th October 2024
Pumpkin Picking nr Paignton
Paignton, TQ4 7BQ
Explore the 6 acre patch near Paignton with 24 different pumpkin varieties
Selected dates in October 2024
Jolly Pumpkin
Jolly Pumpkin, Silverton
50 varieties for pumpkin, squash and gourds, photo opportunities and activities, maize maze, bale mountain, vintage tractor and refreshments available. Tickets will be required
5th, 6th and 12th and 13th October 2024
Terawhiti Farm, Kingsbridge.
Thousands of different pumpkins to choose from, The Pumpkin Express ride, The Bale Run activity, wheelbarrows, coconut shy, Big Striker, Mini Striker and Bouncy Castle, food from The Rock Box, face painting and fancy dress encouraged
2024 event still to be announced
Braunton
No details available for 2024 at present
12th to 13th, 19th to 20th, 26th to 31st October 2024
Gittisham Farm Pumpkins, Near Honiton
Pick your own pumpkins, hot food and drink - free entry
2024 event still to be announced
Greendale Farm Shop, near Exeter
No details of a 2024 event at present
2024 event still to be announced
Becky Falls
2024 event still to be announced
Heron Farm
No details of a 2024 event at present
2024 event still to be announced
Ullacombe Farm Cafe and Shop, Bovey Tracey
No details of a 2024 event at present
Dates from 12th October 2024
Exeter Pumpkins
Exminster
Free entry. Pick your won pumpkins, homemade food and drink, inflatable slides and obstacles, face painting and miniature steam train rides
28th October to 1st November 2024
Halloween Half Term at World of Country Life
World of Country Life
Spooky goings on at the park - more details to be confirmed
26th October to 3rd November 2024
Quince Honey Farm
Event embracing the old traditions of the autumn season with live demonstration of an apple mill and apple press and learn about the traditions of the apple harvest, honey extraction interactive demonstration and pumpkin patch
27th and 28th October 2024
Pumpkin Picking at West Town Farm
West Town Farm, Ide
www.westtownfarm.co.uk/pumpkin-picking
Pick your own pumpkins, tractor and trailer rides, pumpkin carving, facepainting, farmyard café selling hot food and refreshments, spooky trail and farm shop
26th to 30th October 2024
Woolmers Pumpkin Patch
Woolmers Farm, Bickington
www.facebook.com/people/woolmers-farm-barn
Free entry, pumpkin picking, tractor ride, bouncy castle, hot drinks and bakes, face painting, glitter tattoos, games, farm animals
Dates from 3rd October 2024
Pumpkin Picking at Pips Pick Your Own
Pips Pick Your Own, Yealmpton
No admission fee, a Halloween gift shop, local quality food trailer, pumpkin carving tent with free face paints, spooky, fun themed areas, torchlight pumpkin picking in the dark.
Dates from 5th October 2024
Pumpkin Picking – Bickington
Bickington, Nr Newton Abbot
Pick your own pumpkin patch in a 6 acre patch full to the brim with 24 different pumpkin varieties
Dates from 12th October 2024
Pumpkins at Orway Porch Farm
Orway Porch Farm
30 varieties of pumpkin to choose from, exclusive dog patch, disabled access into pumpkins, hard standing car park, refreshments, farm animals to meet, photo opportunities.
Dates from 12th October 2024
Pick Your Own Pumpkins Exeter
Exminster
Free entry. Pick your won pumpkins, homemade food and drink, inflatable slides and obstacles, face painting and miniature steam train rides
28th September to 3rd November 2024
Pumpkin Festival at Pennywell Farm
https://www.pennywellfarm.co.uk/news/events-calendar/pumpkin-festival/
Join in with all your favourite activities PLUS the Pennywell Pumpkin Patch included in the ticket price with pumpkin trail, spot the pumpkins, colouring competition and more
Dates from 12th October 2024
PYO Pumpkins at Sam’s Pumpkin Patch
The Barton, North Tawton
www.facebook.com/samspumkinpatch
13 varieties of pumpkins and squashes, moonlight picking evening (info to be announced), BBQ and refreshments from 26th to 31st October. Pumpkin Patch Photoshoots on selected dates