Pumpkin picking · autumn 2026
Pumpkin picking near Birmingham
The 2026 pumpkin picking season has finished. These were this year’s listings; we’ll update them for 2027.
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We’ve checked 13 pumpkin farms within 23 miles of Birmingham. 10 have confirmed 2026 dates, 3 are still to announce. The first opens on Saturday 26 September (Pumpkin Picking at Lower Drayton Farm).
Where prices are published, entry runs from £5 to £17.50 per person. 8 ask you to book ahead and 4 let you turn up on the day. 3 farms welcome dogs. The closest to the city centre is Pumpkin Picking at Forge Mill Farm, about 4 miles from Birmingham.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Becketts Farm Pumpkin Extravaganza
Becketts Farm, Wythall · 8 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 24 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10am–3pm
- Price
- From £5
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Pumpkins
- £5 each beyond the one included
Dates: Saturday 24 – Saturday 31 October 2026, 10am–3pm daily
Prices: £5 per paying child (includes 1 pumpkin), adults free; extra pumpkins £5 each
Pumpkins are picked from an indoor patch rather than a field, with free carving tables on site. No entertainers this year, unlike previous seasons.
Parking: 4 hours free on-site parking, monitored by ANPR camerasDogs: Not allowedChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: beckettsfarm.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Patch at Attwell Farm Park
Attwell Farm Park, Redditch · 10 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 11am–7pm on Pumpkin Patch dates
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: 3 Oct – 1 Nov 2026, selected dates within the Pumpkin Patch season
Prices: Entry price varies by date; pumpkins bought separately (price not published)
The farm says it sells out most years, so early booking is advised. An undercover, all-weather pumpkin patch and carving barn are on site.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: attwellfarmpark.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween at The Barn at Berryfields
The Barn at Berryfields, Meriden · 11 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10am–4pm, arrivals every 15 minutes
- Price
- From £5
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Pumpkins
- From about £3, by size
Dates: 17–18 Oct, then daily 24–31 Oct 2026; arrivals every 15 minutes, 10am–4pm
Prices: £5pp general entry; family bundle (2 adults + 2 children) £19; entry + Eco-Skating £10pp; under-12-months free; pumpkins from about £3
Five-acre outdoor pumpkin field plus an indoor pumpkin barn for muddy days. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a short lead.
Parking: Free on-site parkingAccess: Main barn, indoor pumpkin area and toilets are wheelchair/pushchair accessible; the outdoor pumpkin field has natural, grassy, potentially uneven ground, with an indoor alternativeDogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: thebarnatberryfields.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Picking at Lichfield Maize Maze
Lichfield Maize Maze, Lichfield · 12 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 9am–5pm
- Price
- Prices not published on site
Dates: 3–4, 10–11, 17–18 Oct weekends, then daily 23–31 Oct 2026 (half term)
Pick from more than 70 pumpkin varieties and pose in the Pumpkin House; the two mazes turn spooky for October.
Parking: Large free car park including disabled spacesAccess: Large free car park with disabled parking spaces near the entranceUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: lichfieldmaizemaze.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Picking at Beech House Farm
Beech House Farm Pumpkins, Wolverhampton · 15 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Fri 30 Oct
- Times
- 10am–4pm
- Price
- Not published on site
- Booking
- Just turn up
Dates: 3–4, 10–11, 17–18 Oct weekends, then daily 23–30 Oct 2026
10-acre pumpkin patch with a tractor-pulled trailer ride, weather permitting. No pre-booking needed, just turn up.
Parking: Free on-site parkingChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: beechhousefarmpumpkins.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Spooktacular Pumpkin Picking at Hatton Adventure World
Hatton Adventure World, Warwick · 17 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 10am–4pm
- Price
- From £17.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Pumpkins
- £2–£5 by size
- Wellies
- Recommended
Dates: Selected dates 3 Oct – 1 Nov 2026, 10am–4pm
Prices: Halloween Spooktacular admission from £17.50pp, includes a free pumpkin to pick and carve; extra pumpkins £2–£5 by size
Admission includes a free pumpkin to pick and carve. Wellies or sturdy boots are recommended for muddy ground; dogs aren't allowed except assistance dogs.
Dogs: Not allowedChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: adventure.hattonworld.com Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Picking at Lower Drayton Farm
Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge · 20 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 26 Sept – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- Daytime sessions plus Friday evenings from 5pm
- Price
- From £6
- Booking
- Book or turn up
Dates: 26–27 Sep; 3–4 & 10–11 Oct weekends; daily 17–31 Oct; Friday evening 'Pumpkins in the Dark' sessions on 16, 23 and 30 Oct from 5pm
Prices: Entry only £6 online / £8 on the gate; entry + pumpkin £10 online / £12 gate; + small veg bag £13/£15; + large veg bag £15/£17; under-2s and eligible carers free
Sessions sell out at half term and on Friday evenings, so book online for the better price. Dogs (other than assistance dogs) are only allowed on the final day of the season.
Parking: Free hardstanding parking on siteAccess: Variable ground conditions in the field; undercover pumpkin selection available as a step-free alternativeDogs: Not allowedUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Festival at Churchfields Farm
Churchfields Farm, Droitwich · 20 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- unknown
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Pumpkins
- From £3, by size
Dates: 3–4, 10–11, 17–18 Oct weekends, then daily 23–31 Oct 2026 (half term)
Prices: Entry ticket required (price not published); pumpkins from £3, priced by size; dogs need their own ticket
2026's festival is twice the size of 2025, with over 12,000 pumpkins planted, plus new evening 'Pumpkin Nights' sessions.
Parking: Free on-site parkingAccess: Uneven ground that can get muddy after rain; wheelchair and pushchair access not recommendedDogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: churchfields.farm Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Picking at Poplars Farm
Poplars Farm, Nuneaton · 20 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- unknown
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: 3–4 Oct, then every weekend and selected half-term dates through Halloween 2026
Prices: Not published; booked via the farm's online ticket platform
Booked online through the farm's ticket platform. Session times and pumpkin prices aren't announced in advance.
Parking: Ample free on-site parkingChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: shop.beyonk.com Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Picking at Canalside Farm
Canalside Farm, Great Haywood · 23 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Fri 30 Oct
- Times
- unknown
- Price
- From £5
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: 3–30 October 2026, timed sessions bookable across the month
Prices: Entry from £5 per person; pumpkins priced separately (not published)
Booking is by timed session through October; entry starts at £5 with pumpkins charged separately.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: canalsidefarm.co.uk Book a slot - Awaiting 2026 dates
Pumpkin Picking at Forge Mill Farm
Forge Mill Farm, West Bromwich · 4 miles from Birmingham · run by Sandwell Valley Country Park / Forge Mill Farm
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Times
- 10am–5:30pm, last entry 4:30pm
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: Last year: weekends in October plus half term, 10am–5:30pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Prices: Pay for the pumpkins you pick; Natural Play Barn add-on £3 per child under 14 (entry price not published)
2026 dates not confirmed yet; check the farm's social media nearer the time.
Access: A new second, accessible pumpkin patch has all-weather ground and a shorter walk, plus an under-cover section in the barn; toilets and indoor seating in the Natural Play BarnChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: forgemillfarm.com Book a slot - Awaiting 2026 dates
Pumpkin Fest at Manor Farm Fruits
Manor Farm Fruits, Tamworth · 11 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Times
- 9:30am–5pm Sat–Sun, last entry 3:30pm
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book or turn up
Dates: Last year: open Saturdays and Sundays only, 9:30am–5pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Prices: Online booking saves over 15% versus the gate; walk-in tickets cost £1pp more; dog ticket £1; pumpkins sold separately (price not published)
2026 dates not announced yet. Last year dogs needed their own £1 ticket and couldn't go in the pumpkin tunnels.
Parking: Free on-site parking with disabled spacesAccess: Pushchair/wheelchair accessible in most areas; not permitted on the Day of the Dead Trail or Coco Loco Maize Maze; disabled toilet on siteDogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: pumpkinpickingtamworth.co.uk Farm details - Awaiting 2026 dates
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Essington Farm
Essington Farm, Wolverhampton · 13 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: Last year: pumpkin patch open through October, pick then pay by weight; 2026 dates not yet released
Prices: Pumpkins paid for by weight after picking; under-3s go free; exact prices not published
Booking is essential to avoid queuing, and tickets are released weekly nearer the time. 2026 dates and prices not announced yet.
Parking: Parking on the grass field next to the main car parkDogs: Not allowedChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: essingtonfarm.co.uk Book a slot
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becketts Farm Pumpkin Extravaganza | Wythall (8 mi) | Sat 24 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £5 | Turn up |
| Pumpkin Patch at Attwell Farm Park | Redditch (10 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Book ahead |
| Halloween at The Barn at Berryfields | Meriden (11 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £5 | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Picking at Lichfield Maize Maze | Lichfield (12 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | — |
| Pumpkin Picking at Beech House Farm | Wolverhampton (15 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Fri 30 Oct | — | Turn up |
| Halloween Spooktacular Pumpkin Picking at Hatton Adventure World | Warwick (17 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £17.50 | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Picking at Lower Drayton Farm | Penkridge (20 mi) | Sat 26 Sept – Sat 31 Oct | £6 | Either |
| Pumpkin Festival at Churchfields Farm | Droitwich (20 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Picking at Poplars Farm | Nuneaton (20 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Picking at Canalside Farm | Great Haywood (23 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Fri 30 Oct | £5 | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Picking at Forge Mill Farm | West Bromwich (4 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | — | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Fest at Manor Farm Fruits | Tamworth (11 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | — | Either |
| Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Essington Farm | Wolverhampton (13 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | — | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do pumpkin farms near Birmingham open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Pumpkin Picking at Lower Drayton Farm (Sat 26 Sept); Pumpkin Patch at Attwell Farm Park (Sat 3 Oct); Pumpkin Picking at Lichfield Maize Maze (Sat 3 Oct); Pumpkin Picking at Beech House Farm (Sat 3 Oct); Halloween Spooktacular Pumpkin Picking at Hatton Adventure World (Sat 3 Oct); plus 5 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any pumpkin farms near Birmingham free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is Becketts Farm Pumpkin Extravaganza at £5, and the dearest Halloween Spooktacular Pumpkin Picking at Hatton Adventure World at £17.50.
Do you need to book pumpkin farms near Birmingham?
Book ahead for Pumpkin Patch at Attwell Farm Park, Halloween at The Barn at Berryfields, Halloween Spooktacular Pumpkin Picking at Hatton Adventure World and Pumpkin Festival at Churchfields Farm and 4 others. You can turn up at Becketts Farm Pumpkin Extravaganza, Pumpkin Picking at Beech House Farm, Pumpkin Picking at Lower Drayton Farm and Pumpkin Fest at Manor Farm Fruits. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
Which pumpkin farms near Birmingham allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at Halloween at The Barn at Berryfields, Pumpkin Festival at Churchfields Farm and Pumpkin Fest at Manor Farm Fruits. Becketts Farm Pumpkin Extravaganza, Halloween Spooktacular Pumpkin Picking at Hatton Adventure World, Pumpkin Picking at Lower Drayton Farm and Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Essington Farm do not allow them. The rest don’t say, so check before you go.
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