Pumpkin picking · autumn 2026
Pumpkin picking near Bristol
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 7 pumpkin farms within 14 miles of Bristol. 6 have confirmed 2026 dates, 1 is still to announce. The first opens on Saturday 19 September (Pumpkinfest at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm).
Where prices are published, entry runs from £3.95 to £24.41 per person, and 4 are free to get in. 3 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 Patch Days at Avon Valley Adventure Park, about 6 miles from Bristol.
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
Pumpkin Patch Days at Avon Valley Adventure Park
Avon Valley Adventure Park, Keynsham · 6 miles from Bristol
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10am-5pm
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Wheelbarrows
- Yes
Dates: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 and 24-31 October 2026, 10am-5pm
Prices: Separate Adult, Child (2-16), Toddler, Babe-in-Arms, Carer and Dog Pass ticket types; exact prices are shown at checkout and not published on the event page. On-the-door tickets carry a £2 surcharge
New for 2026: the Big Boo Trail, a dedicated walk-through Halloween installation. Tickets to the Pumpkin Patch do not include access to the wider adventure park, which is closed at this time of year. Dogs need their own ticket.
Access: Pumpkin Patch is open farmland, described by the organiser as not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairsDogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: avonvalley.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkinfest at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall · 6 miles from Bristol
- When
- Sat 19 Sept – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 10:30am-5pm
- Price
- From £24.41
- Booking
- Book or turn up
Dates: 19 September - 1 November 2026
Prices: Included in standard zoo admission - £29.14 adult / £24.41 child (2-15) online; no separate pumpkin-patch-only ticket
Pumpkin patch access is bundled into general zoo admission rather than sold on its own. This year's theme is 'Poo at the Zoo 2', reflecting how the zoo's pumpkins are grown from animal manure heaps.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkinfest at The Farm Shop, Noah's Ark
The Farm Shop at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall · 6 miles from Bristol · run by The Farm Shop at Noah's Ark
- When
- Sat 19 Sept – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10:30am-5:30pm
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Just turn up
Dates: 19 September - 31 October 2026
Prices: Free entry and parking; pumpkins priced individually and not published
Separate from Noah's Ark Zoo Farm next door - no zoo ticket needed to visit this patch, which has more than 30 pumpkin and gourd varieties. Zoo entry can be added on for a full day out.
Parking: Free parkingAccess: Organiser describes it as a free and accessible pumpkin patchDogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: noahsarkfarmshop.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Bath Pumpkin Patch
Bath Pumpkin Patch, Tuckers Meadow, Newton St Loe · 9 miles from Bristol · run by Newton Farm Shop & Cafe
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10am-5pm
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: Weekends 3-31 October, plus daily during October half term, 10am-5pm
Prices: Free entry; advance online booking required via Eventbrite; you only pay for the pumpkins you pick
Offers pumpkin picking, hayrides and pumpkin painting. Per-pumpkin prices aren't published.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: eventbrite.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Picking Festival at Farrington's Farm
Farrington's Farm, Farrington Gurney · 11 miles from Bristol · run by Farrington's Farm Shop Ltd
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- From £3.95
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Wheelbarrows
- Yes
- Wellies
- Recommended
Dates: 10, 11, 17, 18 and 23-31 October 2026, timed entry slots
Times: Field closes 30 minutes after the final entry slot; farm shop and café open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm
Prices: £3.95 per person plus booking fee; under-2s, on-duty carers and dogs free. Ticket does not include a pumpkin - these are bought separately on the day
Timed entry required and it sells out on popular dates. Ticket covers the patch, carving marquee and Witch's Wood displays, but pumpkins themselves are priced and paid for separately on the day.
Parking: On-site parking included with ticketAccess: Field described as not generally suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs; a pedestrian trackway is provided but the field itself is uneven and gets muddyDogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: farringtons.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Patch at Puxton Park
Puxton Park, Hewish · 14 miles from Bristol
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Just turn up
Dates: Every weekend in October (3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25), plus daily 26-31 October for half term
Prices: Free to enter; you only pay for the pumpkins you pick
No pre-booking needed, just turn up. Photo opportunities with vintage tractors, plus autumn treats like cakes and hot chocolate on site.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: puxton.co.uk Farm details - Awaiting 2026 dates
Picking Patch Bristol
Glenavon Farm, Saltford · 6 miles from Bristol
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Pumpkins
- from £1.50 depending on size
Dates: Last year: weekends 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 and 25-31 October, 9:30am-5pm, with Twilight Maze evenings 6pm-8:30pm on selected dates
Prices: Free entry; pay only for the pumpkins you pick, from £1.50 depending on size. Murder Mystery Maze and Escape Room are ticketed separately
2026 dates not announced yet. Previous Octobers had free entry with a paid murder-mystery maze and escape room.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: pickingpatch.com Farm details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Patch Days at Avon Valley Adventure Park | Keynsham (6 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Pumpkinfest at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm | Wraxall (6 mi) | Sat 19 Sept – Sun 1 Nov | £24.41 | Either |
| Pumpkinfest at The Farm Shop, Noah's Ark | Wraxall (6 mi) | Sat 19 Sept – Sat 31 Oct | Free | Turn up |
| Bath Pumpkin Patch | Newton St Loe (9 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | Free | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Picking Festival at Farrington's Farm | Farrington Gurney (11 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £3.95 | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Patch at Puxton Park | Hewish (14 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | Free | Turn up |
| Picking Patch Bristol | Saltford (6 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | Free | Either |
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Common questions
When do pumpkin farms near Bristol open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Pumpkinfest at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm (Sat 19 Sept); Pumpkinfest at The Farm Shop, Noah's Ark (Sat 19 Sept); Pumpkin Patch Days at Avon Valley Adventure Park (Sat 3 Oct); Bath Pumpkin Patch (Sat 3 Oct); Pumpkin Patch at Puxton Park (Sat 3 Oct); plus 1 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any pumpkin farms near Bristol free?
Yes: Pumpkinfest at The Farm Shop, Noah's Ark, Bath Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Patch at Puxton Park and Picking Patch Bristol are free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Pumpkin Picking Festival at Farrington's Farm at £3.95.
Do you need to book pumpkin farms near Bristol?
Book ahead for Pumpkin Patch Days at Avon Valley Adventure Park, Bath Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Picking Festival at Farrington's Farm. You can turn up at Pumpkinfest at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Pumpkinfest at The Farm Shop, Noah's Ark, Pumpkin Patch at Puxton Park and Picking Patch Bristol. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
Which pumpkin farms near Bristol allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at Pumpkin Patch Days at Avon Valley Adventure Park, Pumpkinfest at The Farm Shop, Noah's Ark and Pumpkin Picking Festival at Farrington's Farm. The rest don’t say, so check before you go.
Planning tips: What to bring and how to pick a good pumpkin →
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