Pumpkin Picking · autumn 2026

Pumpkin picking in Edinburgh — 2026

We’ve found 3 pumpkin patches and pick-your-own farms within about 40 minutes of Edinburgh. The top rated is Balgone Pumpkins (4.7★ from 115 Google reviews). Most UK patches open in late September and close on 31 October, and weekends are far busier than weekdays. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.

Compare at a glance

Pumpkin Picking near Edinburgh, by Google review count (checked 12 Sept 2026)
VenueTypeRatingReviewsLinks
Balgone Pumpkins Pumpkin patch ★ 4.7 115 site
Balgone Estate Farm ★ 4.8 50 site
D L Nelson Farm ★ 5 2 call

Common questions

How many pumpkin patches are there near Edinburgh?

We track 3 pumpkin patches and pick-your-own farms within roughly 40 minutes of Edinburgh, and we re-check the list weekly through the season.

When does pumpkin picking start near Edinburgh?

Most patches open in the last week of September and run until Halloween (31 October). Search interest peaks in the second week of October — going on a weekday morning beats the half-term weekend crowds.

Which pumpkin patch near Edinburgh is best?

Balgone Pumpkins has the strongest Google rating near Edinburgh — 4.7★ across 115 reviews. “Best” depends on what you want: some patches are big pick-your-own fields, others add mazes, trailers and food.

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