Pumpkin picking · autumn 2026
Pumpkin picking near Leicester
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 6 pumpkin farms within 14 miles of Leicester. 4 have confirmed 2026 dates, 2 are still to announce. The first opens on Saturday 26 September (Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm).
1 is free to get in. 3 ask you to book ahead and 2 let you turn up on the day. 1 farm welcomes dogs. The closest to the city centre is Halloween Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch at Windmill Farm Park, about 9 miles from Leicester.
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
Halloween Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch at Windmill Farm Park
Windmill Farm Park, Kibworth Harcourt · 9 miles from Leicester
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10am–4pm
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Pumpkins
- Included free with admission ticket
Dates: Weekends throughout October, plus daily 17–31 October 2026
Ticket price includes a free homegrown pumpkin from the patch plus a hayride to the field, a cobweb maze, a potion-making workshop and the farm's usual indoor/outdoor play areas. The organiser says key dates sell out, so early booking is recommended.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: windmillfarmpark.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Season at Broom Leys Farm
Broom Leys Farm, Coalville · 11 miles from Leicester
- When
- See dates below
- Times
- 10am–5pm
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: Weekends in October, plus daily during Leicestershire half term, 10am–5pm
One online ticket covers the event field, a tractor and trailer ride, the maize maze and the petting farm; pumpkins can be picked from the patch or chosen pre-picked, and every ticket comes with a free return visit.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: broomleysfarm.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Picking at Wymeswold Fruit Farm
Wymeswold Fruit Farm, Wymeswold · 12 miles from Leicester
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10am–5pm
- Price
- Not published
Dates: Saturday 10 October until Halloween (31 October), 10am–5pm
Pumpkin picking runs from 10 October to Halloween. Prices and facilities aren't published, so it's worth calling ahead.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: wymeswoldfruitfarm.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm
Cattows Farm, Heather · 13 miles from Leicester
- When
- Sat 26 Sept – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: Saturday 26 September – Sunday 1 November 2026
Times: Timed arrival slots, mostly 10am–5pm; a 5pm evening slot runs on Saturdays in October for the after-dark version
The Magical Pumpkin Patch is one zone within a larger ticketed Halloween event; visitors pick a date and arrival time online and choose Entry Only or Adventure Pass tickets for extras like the tractor ride and Trick or Treat Street maze. A Halloween Farm After Dark version runs Saturday evenings in October.
Parking: Free parking included with every visitChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: thehalloweenfarm.co.uk Book a slot - Awaiting 2026 dates
Oscar's Pumpkin Patch
Elms Farm, Costock · 13 miles from Leicester
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Times
- 10am–4pm
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Pumpkins
- £2–£10 depending on size
Dates: Last year: every Saturday & Sunday in October, 10am–4pm, plus daily during half term (excluding Mondays)
Prices: Free entry; pumpkins priced by size, from £2 up to £10, using a wooden sizing board
Free to enter, with over 12,000 pumpkins across 20 varieties. 2026 dates not announced yet, but it follows the same annual format as previous years. Dogs welcome on a lead.
Parking: Free parking on-siteAccess: The field is not wheelchair accessible; terrain is uneven and can become muddy. Staff can help if asked.Dogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: elmsfarmcostock.co.uk Farm details - Awaiting 2026 dates
The Pumpkin Festival at Farndon Fields
Farndon Fields Farm Shop, Market Harborough · 14 miles from Leicester
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: Last year: October, over 40 pumpkin and squash varieties across a pick-your-own field
Prices: Last (2024) season: entrance tickets required for adults and children, under-3s free; 2026 prices not yet published
An annual pick-your-own pumpkin festival with food stalls and straw bale sculptures. 2026 tickets aren't on sale yet, so dates aren't confirmed.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: farndonfieldsevents.merlintickets.co.uk Book a slot
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch at Windmill Farm Park | Kibworth Harcourt (9 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | Either |
| Pumpkin Season at Broom Leys Farm | Coalville (11 mi) | Weekends in October, plus daily during Leicestershire half term, 10am–5pm | — | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Picking at Wymeswold Fruit Farm | Wymeswold (12 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | — |
| Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm | Heather (13 mi) | Sat 26 Sept – Sun 1 Nov | — | Book ahead |
| Oscar's Pumpkin Patch | Costock (13 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | Free | Turn up |
| The Pumpkin Festival at Farndon Fields | Market Harborough (14 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | — | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do pumpkin farms near Leicester open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm (Sat 26 Sept); Halloween Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch at Windmill Farm Park (Sat 3 Oct); Pumpkin Picking at Wymeswold Fruit Farm (Sat 10 Oct). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any pumpkin farms near Leicester free?
Yes: Oscar's Pumpkin Patch is free to get in.
Do you need to book pumpkin farms near Leicester?
Book ahead for Pumpkin Season at Broom Leys Farm, Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm and The Pumpkin Festival at Farndon Fields. You can turn up at Halloween Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch at Windmill Farm Park and Oscar's Pumpkin Patch. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
Which pumpkin farms near Leicester allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at Oscar's Pumpkin Patch. 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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