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Pumpkin patches in Dorset
Updated: 16/9/2024
Pumpkin Patches and Picking in Dorset 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.
Jump to Pumpkin themed activities in Dorset
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
Pumpkin Picking and other activities in Dorset
26th to 31st October 2024
Half Term Halloween Fun
The Blue Pool
Pumpkin carving, spooktacular arts and crafts, bushcraft sessions, spooky walks and marshmallow toasting – see the website for details and costs
Selected dates throughout October 2024
Halloween Spooktacular
Bincombe Bumps
Pumpkin patch, haunted house, Trick or Treat and lots more
Details for 2024 still to be announced
Pumpkin Patch at Blackmarsh Farm Cafe and Shop
Blackmarsh Farm Cafe and Shop
https://www.facebook.com/BlackmarshFarmSherborne/events
No details for 2024 at the time of writing
No event announced for 2024 currently
Pumpkin Picking, Painting and Carving at Coppet Hill
Coppet Hill, Purcombe Barn, Broadoak, DT6 6RL
https://www.facebook.com/CoppetHill
Details as to whether a 2024 event will take place are still to be announced
Event still to be announced for 2024
Pumpkin Picking at Cat and Fiddle Farm and Cafe
Cat and Fiddle Farm and Cafe, Christchurch
https://www.facebook.com/catandfiddlefarm or http://www.dantanners.co.uk/cat-and-fiddle-farm.htm
Details to be confirmed
Throughout October
Pumpkins at Dewflock Farm
Dewflock Farm
Maize Maze, straw play, bouncy castle, pumpkin carving, pig feeding, creative zone, meet the farm animals, Mini Landrovers, café, BBQ
Details for a 2024 event to be announced
Halloween at Dorset Country Pumpkins
Dorset Country Pumpkins
https://dorsetcountrypumpkins.co.uk/
Announcement for a 2024 event still to be made
26th to 31st October
Halloween Half Term at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park
Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park
See the Farm Park have a spooky makeover, “Soak-a-Spook” Tractor Rides, Picturesque Pumpkin Picking, Witches Races, Spooky Maize Maze, Dance Time. See the website for pre-booking.
Details for 2024 still be announced
Pick a Pumpkin at Gorcombe
Gorcombe Extreme Sport.
https://www.facebook.com/pickapumpkinatgorcombe/
Event to be announced for 2024
12th to 27th October 2024
PYO Pumpkins - Gullivers Farm Shop
Gullivers Farm Shop
Pick your own pumpkins, craft activities and nature trail
19th and 20th October 2024
Pumpkin Fest at Gullivers Farm Shop
Guillivers Farm Shop
Pick your own pumpkins, craft activities, nature trail, tractor rides, live music, maze, pumpkin bowling alley, farm animals and crafts
During October
Pumpkins at Lenctenbury Farm
Lenctenbury Farm
www.purbeckfood.co.uk/pick-your-own
Pick your own pumpkins – see website and social media for date updates and more details
Weekends in October and daily from 23rd October
Parley Pumpkin Patch
Parley Court Farm
www.facebook.com/people/parley-pumpkin-patch
Pumpkins and gourds along with onsite catering, facepainting and trailed buggy rides
17th to 29th October
Children's Autumn Pumpkin Trail at Sherborne Castle
Family fun trail in the garden. Follow the trail around the garden discovering pumpkins and solving clues along the way