Pumpkin picking · autumn 2026
Pumpkin picking near Glasgow
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 35 miles of Glasgow. 7 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Saturday 10 October (Pumpkin Picking at Craigend Nursery).
Where prices are published, entry is £5.45 per person. 6 ask you to book ahead and 1 let you turn up on the day. 3 farms welcome dogs. The closest to the city centre is Pumpkin Picking at Craigend Nursery, about 9 miles from Glasgow.
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 Picking at Craigend Nursery
Craigend Nursery & Coffee Shop, Condorrat · 9 miles from Glasgow · run by Craigend Nursery & Coffee Shop Ltd
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- £12.50 per vehicle entry; pumpkins £3-£10
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Pumpkins
- £3-£10
Dates: Selected dates 10-31 October
Times: Entry in 30-minute timeslots; patch closes 4pm daily
Entry is £12.50 per carload with a 30-minute timeslot. Two additional-support-needs sessions run 16 and 30 October at 10:30am, first-come-first-served. Includes a pumpkin carving station and a straw tunnel.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: craigendnursery.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail
Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride · 9 miles from Glasgow
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sun 18 Oct
- Price
- From £5.45
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: Weekends 10-11 and 17-18 October, timed entry slots (standard and 'After Dark' evening sessions)
Times: Timed 60-90 minute entry slots through the day, plus evening 'After Dark' sessions
Prices: £5.45 standard session; £8.95 'After Dark' session; £5.45 additional support needs session; babies in arms free
Timed entry slots across two weekends only (10-11 and 17-18 Oct). The pricier 'After Dark' evening session adds lighting and a DJ. Lower trail is pram and wheelchair friendly with smooth wide paths; dogs must be on a lead.
Parking: Free on-site parkingAccess: Lower trail has smooth, wide paths described as pram and wheelchair friendlyDogs: WelcomeUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: eastkilbridepumpkintrail.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Pick & Play at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park, Motherwell · 9 miles from Glasgow
- When
- See dates below
- Times
- 12 noon-6pm (ASN session 10am-12noon on 11 Oct)
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Just turn up
Dates: Selected dates in October; additional support needs session Sunday 11 October
No time-slot booking needed: turn up, activate your ticket and collect a wristband. Includes a Pumpkin Express train ride and a decorating station; an additional-support-needs session runs 10am-12noon on 11 October.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: scotlandsthemepark.com Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pick A Pumpkin at Mill Park
Mill Park, Neilston · 9 miles from Glasgow
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sun 25 Oct
- Times
- 10am-4pm
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Pumpkins
- Pay for what you pick (rate not published)
Dates: 17-18 and 24-25 October only
Prices: £2.50 booking fee per group, then pay for the pumpkins you pick
Runs over two weekends only, 17-18 and 24-25 October, 10am-4pm. £2.50 booking fee per group covers entry, then you pay for the pumpkins you pick.
Dogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: whatsoneastrenfrewshire.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Patch at Arnprior Farm
Arnprior Farm, Arnprior · 18 miles from Glasgow
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Fri 30 Oct
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Pumpkins
- £1.50 (munchkin) to £5-£12 (standard sizes)
- Wellies
- Recommended
Dates: Daily 10-25 October, plus after-school sessions 26-30 October (3pm-6pm)
Times: 9am-5.30pm in bookable slots (9-11.30am, 12-2.30pm, 3-5.30pm); evening slot 6-8.30pm Thu 22 & Fri 23 Oct
Prices: Car parking £14.90 per vehicle (£5 of this redeemable against a pumpkin purchase); pumpkins from £1.50 (munchkin) to £5-£12 (standard sizes); quad pod rides £3.50; pumpkin cannon £2-£5
Car park slot must be pre-booked (£14.90, with £5 redeemable against a pumpkin); the field can be muddy so wellies are advised. After-school sessions run 26-30 Oct, 3pm-6pm, alongside the main 10-25 Oct dates.
Parking: On-site, ticketed (£14.90 per car, £5 redeemable against a pumpkin); disabled spaces available by prior requestAccess: Real field with gravel paths added; pram/wheelchair-friendly paths near the catering area, but ground elsewhere can be unevenDogs: WelcomeUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: arnpriorfarm.com Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Festival at Clyde Valley Family Park
Clyde Valley Family Park, Crossford · 19 miles from Glasgow
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- Park's normal opening hours, 10am-5pm
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Pumpkins
- Free, one per visiting child
Dates: 10-31 October
Prices: Pumpkin Festival activities are free with a normal admission ticket; every visiting child gets a free pumpkin to pick and carve
Every child visiting during the festival gets a free pumpkin to pick and carve, included in normal park admission. New for 2026 is an indoor haunted house. The park says to book ahead as dates can sell out.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Patch at Heads of Ayr Farm Park
Heads of Ayr Farm Park, Ayr · 35 miles from Glasgow
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Wheelbarrows
- Yes
Dates: October 2026 (exact daily dates shown on the site's own booking calendar)
Prices: Pumpkin patch access is included with standard Farm Park admission; a small extra charge per pumpkin, paid by cash or card on the day
Pumpkin patch entry is included in standard farm park admission; pumpkins cost extra, paid on the day. Has a sheltered 'Munchkin Patch' area for toddlers, plus wheelbarrows and sledges for carrying pumpkins back to the car.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: headsofayrtickets.co.uk Book a slot
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Picking at Craigend Nursery | Condorrat (9 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail | East Kilbride (9 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sun 18 Oct | £5.45 | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Pick & Play at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park | Motherwell (9 mi) | Selected dates in October; additional support needs session Sunday 11 October | — | Turn up |
| Pick A Pumpkin at Mill Park | Neilston (9 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sun 25 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Patch at Arnprior Farm | Arnprior (18 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Fri 30 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Festival at Clyde Valley Family Park | Crossford (19 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Patch at Heads of Ayr Farm Park | Ayr (35 mi) | October 2026 (exact daily dates shown on the site's own booking calendar) | — | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do pumpkin farms near Glasgow open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Pumpkin Picking at Craigend Nursery (Sat 10 Oct); East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail (Sat 10 Oct); Pumpkin Patch at Arnprior Farm (Sat 10 Oct); Pumpkin Festival at Clyde Valley Family Park (Sat 10 Oct); Pick A Pumpkin at Mill Park (Sat 17 Oct). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any pumpkin farms near Glasgow free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail at £5.45.
Do you need to book pumpkin farms near Glasgow?
Book ahead for Pumpkin Picking at Craigend Nursery, East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail, Pick A Pumpkin at Mill Park and Pumpkin Patch at Arnprior Farm and 2 others. You can turn up at Pumpkin Pick & Play at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
Which pumpkin farms near Glasgow allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail, Pick A Pumpkin at Mill Park and Pumpkin Patch at Arnprior 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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