Pumpkin picking · autumn 2026
Pumpkin picking near Norwich
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 23 miles of Norwich. 4 have confirmed 2026 dates, 2 are still to announce. The first opens on Saturday 10 October (Pumpkin Patch at Wroxham Barns).
Where prices are published, entry is £8 per person, and 1 is free to get in. 2 let you turn up without booking. 3 farms welcome dogs. The closest to the city centre is Pumpkin Patch at Wroxham Barns, about 9 miles from Norwich.
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 Wroxham Barns
Wroxham Barns, Hoveton · 9 miles from Norwich · run by Wroxham Barns Ltd
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10am-4pm
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Pumpkins
- from £2
Dates: Weekends 10-11 & 17-18 Oct, then daily 24-31 Oct (half term)
Prices: Free to enter the pumpkin patch; pumpkins priced individually from £2; the Spooky Maize Maze is an extra charge
Free entry to the patch itself; pumpkins are priced individually and the Spooky Maize Maze costs extra. October half term (24-31 Oct) adds Wilma the Witch's potion trail, a broomstick bootcamp and an undercover carving area. Dog friendly, but the wider Adventure Farm needs its own ticket.
Parking: Free on-site parking for cars and coaches, plus disabled spacesDogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: wroxhambarns.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Hoot at Hirsty's Family Fun Park
Hirsty's Family Fun Park, Hemsby · 17 miles from Norwich
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10am-4pm
- Price
- From £8
- Booking
- Book or turn up
Dates: 17-18 Oct, then daily 24-31 Oct 2026
Prices: Online: adults £10, children 3-16 £14, children 1-2 £8
Ticket price covers all play equipment including the Maize Maze, plus a pick of the patch to carve. Best prices are online but walk-ups are accepted. Dogs welcome at the owner's responsibility.
Access: Wheelchair and pushchair accessible, though it's worth calling ahead after rain. Baby-changing facilities and disabled toilets on site.Dogs: WelcomeUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: hirstysfamilyfunpark.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Mrs G's Pumpkin Patch
Garboldisham · 21 miles from Norwich
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- Not published
Dates: 17-18 Oct and 23-31 Oct 2026
Returning to The Langley, Garboldisham for 17-18 and 23-31 October 2026, with straw pyramids, a barrel train ride, an art tent, a scavenger hunt and mud kitchens alongside picking. Prices, times and booking method aren't announced yet.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: mrsgspumpkinpatch.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Picking at The Pumpkin House
The Pumpkin House, Thursford · 22 miles from Norwich
- When
- From Sat 10 Oct
- Times
- 10am-4pm
- Price
- Not published
Dates: Opens 10 October 2026 for the season, including a Medieval Weekend on 10-11 Oct; closing date not published
The 1,000-pumpkin wooden Pumpkin House is the centrepiece of Brookhill Farm from 10 October, alongside hay bale towers, tractor-tyre sand pits, mud kitchens and welly wanging. A Medieval Weekend (archery, catapults, coin striking) runs the opening weekend. Adult and child prices and a closing date aren't announced yet.
Parking: Large car park on siteChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: pumpkinhouse.co.uk Farm details - Awaiting 2026 dates
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Rookery Meadows
Rookery Meadows, Great Ellingham · 16 miles from Norwich · run by Rookery Meadows, Rookery Farm
- When
- Last year: 10-11, 17-18 & 24-30 Oct, 10am-3pm
- Price
- Last year: free entry
- Wellies
- Recommended
2026 dates not announced yet, so check before travelling. Last year had free entry, a food trailer, photo spots and dogs welcome.
Dogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: rookerymeadows.co.uk Farm details - Awaiting 2026 dates
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Pumpkin Barn
Pumpkin Barn, Redlingfield · 23 miles from Norwich
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Price
- Not published
- Wheelbarrows
- Yes
Working pick-your-own and wholesale pumpkin farm near Eye with over 20 varieties, a large barn for shelter, an on-site carving area and food vendors (coffee, pizza, doughnuts, burgers). No 2026 season dates or prices announced yet.
Parking: On-site car parkingChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: pumpkinbarn.co.uk Farm details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Patch at Wroxham Barns | Hoveton (9 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | Free | Turn up |
| Halloween Hoot at Hirsty's Family Fun Park | Hemsby (17 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £8 | Either |
| Mrs G's Pumpkin Patch | Garboldisham (21 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | — |
| Pumpkin Picking at The Pumpkin House | Thursford (22 mi) | From Sat 10 Oct | — | — |
| Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Rookery Meadows | Great Ellingham (16 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | — | — |
| Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Pumpkin Barn | Redlingfield (23 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | — | — |
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Common questions
When do pumpkin farms near Norwich open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Pumpkin Patch at Wroxham Barns (Sat 10 Oct); Pumpkin Picking at The Pumpkin House (Sat 10 Oct); Halloween Hoot at Hirsty's Family Fun Park (Sat 17 Oct); Mrs G's Pumpkin Patch (Sat 17 Oct). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any pumpkin farms near Norwich free?
Yes: Pumpkin Patch at Wroxham Barns is free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Halloween Hoot at Hirsty's Family Fun Park at £8.
Do you need to book pumpkin farms near Norwich?
You can turn up at Pumpkin Patch at Wroxham Barns and Halloween Hoot at Hirsty's Family Fun Park. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
Which pumpkin farms near Norwich allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at Pumpkin Patch at Wroxham Barns, Halloween Hoot at Hirsty's Family Fun Park and Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Rookery Meadows. 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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