Pumpkin picking · autumn 2026
Pumpkin picking near Newcastle
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 16 miles of Newcastle. 5 have confirmed 2026 dates, 1 is still to announce. The first opens on Friday 2 October (Pumpkin Patch at Holmside Park).
Where prices are published, entry runs from £3.50 to £8.45 per person. 5 ask you to book ahead. 2 farms welcome dogs. The closest to the city centre is Pumpkin Patch at Holmside Park, about 10 miles from Newcastle.
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 at Holmside Park
Holmside Park, Edmondsley · 10 miles from Newcastle
- When
- Fri 2 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: 2-31 Oct 2026, subject to availability; closed Wed & Thu except 28-29 Oct
Times: Term time: Mon/Tue/Fri 10am-4pm, Sat/Sun 10am-6pm. School holidays: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat/Sun 10am-6pm
Prices: Pumpkin patch entry included in standard park admission when booked in advance; PYO pumpkins bought separately from the on-site kiosk
Pumpkins are bought separately from the kiosk, not included in park admission. Kids don't pay extra to enter the patch as long as the visit is booked in advance.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: holmsidepark.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Picking at Brocksbushes
Brocksbushes Farm Shop, Stocksfield · 14 miles from Newcastle
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- From £3.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Wellies
- Recommended
Dates: 3-4 Oct, 10-11 Oct, then daily 16-31 Oct 2026; twilight sessions 16 & 23 Oct until 8pm
Prices: £3.50 per person (ages 3+); family ticket £12 for up to 5 people
155,000+ home-grown pumpkins across the field. Dogs allowed on leads only on 10, 11, 21 and 28 Oct. Dedicated toddler days run 19-22 Oct.
Parking: Free on-site parking, easy access off the A69Access: Uneven grass paths with some hills and rubber mats in places; pushchairs and wheelchairs possible but challenging. Accessibility guide available from the organiser.Dogs: WelcomeUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: brocksbushes.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Patch at Hall Hill Farm's Spooky Half Term
Hall Hill Farm, Lanchester · 15 miles from Newcastle
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Pumpkins
- £1.50
Dates: 17-18 Oct, then 24 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 (Spooky Half Term)
Prices: Pumpkins and the barrel ride are £1.50 each, on top of general admission; ticket-only event
Part of Spooky Half Term alongside giant scarecrows, a Haunted Sheep Race and a Mini Monster Maze. Ticket-only event; general farm admission required on top of pumpkin/barrel-ride charges.
Access: Accessibility guide available via accessable.co.ukChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: hallhillfarm.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at East Grange Farm
East Grange Farm, High Shincliffe · 16 miles from Newcastle
- When
- From Sun 11 Oct
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Pumpkins
- £1-£12 depending on size
- Wheelbarrows
- Yes
- Wellies
- Recommended
Dates: Weekends 11-12 & 18-19 Oct, then daily from 24 Oct until pumpkins run out; Twilight/Torchlight evenings 18, 24 & 25 Oct
Times: 10am-4pm daily picking; Twilight/Torchlight sessions 4pm-6pm on 18, 24 and 25 Oct
Prices: £5 entry per car/walk-in group plus transaction fee, redeemable against pumpkin purchases; pumpkins £1-£12 depending on size
Grows over 100,000 pumpkins across 20 acres in 17 varieties and 6 colours. Dogs are not allowed on the patch or in the car park except medical/assistance dogs.
Parking: Free parking next to the patch (grass field, drive slowly)Access: Wheelchair friendly with accessible toilets and baby changing; car park and patch are on grass and can be uneven or muddy.Dogs: Not allowedChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: eastgrange.com Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Kinley Hill Pumpkin Patch
Kinley Hill Farm, Hawthorn · 16 miles from Newcastle
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Pumpkins
- £2-£10
- Wheelbarrows
- Yes
- Wellies
- Recommended
Dates: Booking open for 2026; exact October dates not yet published on the farm's site
Prices: £5 per car (not per person), redeemable against pumpkin purchases; pumpkins £2-£10 depending on size
Family-run pumpkin patch, dog-friendly and running since 2022. Booking is per car; walk-in visitors without a car don't need to book ahead.
Parking: On-site parking near the patchAccess: Standard toilets on site but no accessible toilet for wheelchair users and no baby changing.Dogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: kinleyhillpumpkinpatch.co.uk Book a slot - Awaiting 2026 dates
Pumpkin Week at Down at the Farm
Down at the Farm (Animal Fun Farm), Houghton-le-Spring · 11 miles from Newcastle · run by Down at the Farm
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Price
- From £8.45
Dates: Last year: Pumpkin Week ran 26-31 Oct 2024, 10am-4pm
Prices: General admission (2026 season): adult £8.95 online / £9.95 on the day; child (2+) £8.45 online / £9.45 on the day; includes barrel and tractor ride
2026 pumpkin week dates not announced yet; in 2024 it ran alongside the farm's usual animal-handling activities.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: thisisdurham.com Farm details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Patch at Holmside Park | Edmondsley (10 mi) | Fri 2 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Picking at Brocksbushes | Stocksfield (14 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £3.50 | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Patch at Hall Hill Farm's Spooky Half Term | Lanchester (15 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Book ahead |
| Pick Your Own Pumpkins at East Grange Farm | High Shincliffe (16 mi) | From Sun 11 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Kinley Hill Pumpkin Patch | Hawthorn (16 mi) | Booking open for 2026; exact October dates not yet published on the farm's site | — | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Week at Down at the Farm | Houghton-le-Spring (11 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | £8.45 | — |
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Common questions
When do pumpkin farms near Newcastle open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Pumpkin Patch at Holmside Park (Fri 2 Oct); Pumpkin Picking at Brocksbushes (Sat 3 Oct); Pick Your Own Pumpkins at East Grange Farm (Sun 11 Oct); Pumpkin Patch at Hall Hill Farm's Spooky Half Term (Sat 17 Oct). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any pumpkin farms near Newcastle free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is Pumpkin Picking at Brocksbushes at £3.50, and the dearest Pumpkin Week at Down at the Farm at £8.45.
Do you need to book pumpkin farms near Newcastle?
Book ahead for Pumpkin Patch at Holmside Park, Pumpkin Picking at Brocksbushes, Pumpkin Patch at Hall Hill Farm's Spooky Half Term and Pick Your Own Pumpkins at East Grange Farm and 1 other. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
Which pumpkin farms near Newcastle allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at Pumpkin Picking at Brocksbushes and Kinley Hill Pumpkin Patch. Pick Your Own Pumpkins at East Grange Farm does not allow them. 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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