Pumpkin picking · autumn 2026
Pumpkin picking near Nottingham
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 5 pumpkin farms within 17 miles of Nottingham. 5 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Saturday 3 October (Pumpkin Patch at Bluebell Dairy).
Where prices are published, entry runs from £3.50 to £11.44 per person, and 1 is free to get in. 2 ask you to book ahead and 3 let you turn up on the day. 1 farm welcomes dogs. The closest to the city centre is Nottinghamshire Pick Your Own Pumpkins, about 9 miles from Nottingham.
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
Nottinghamshire Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Oxton · 9 miles from Nottingham
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 9.30am-5pm
- Price
- Free entry; pumpkins from £3 each
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Pumpkins
- From £3
Dates: Sat 10 - Sun 11 Oct, then daily 17-31 Oct 2026
Entry itself is free; you pay only for the pumpkins you pick. The 5-acre field can be muddy in places, and the sunflower field and maize maze are both closed for 2026 due to weather. Dogs are not allowed in the patch.
Parking: Free on-site parkingAccess: Field is mostly flat with some inclines; mix of grass and bare earth, quite uneven in places and can be muddy.Dogs: Not allowedUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: nottinghamshirepickyourownpumpkins.com Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Patch at Bluebell Dairy
Bluebell Dairy, Derby · 10 miles from Nottingham
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Fri 23 Oct
- Price
- From £3.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: 3-5 Oct, 9-12 Oct, 16-23 Oct 2026
Prices: Pumpkin Patch admission £3.50 per person (adult or child 2-16), under-2s free, plus a £2 booking fee per transaction; pumpkins are bought separately. Optional add-ons: Pumpkin Catapult £3.50pp, Bottle Smash £2.50pp, full farm access +£8pp.
Patch admission (£3.50pp) does not include entry to the rest of the farm - that's a further £8pp upgrade. Over 40 pumpkin varieties on offer, and well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the patch.
Access: Free 'Essential Companion' tickets available for Access Card holders with a +1 or +2 symbol.Dogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: bookings.bluebelldairy.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Festival at White Post Farm & Zoo
White Post Farm & Zoo, Farnsfield · 11 miles from Nottingham
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Pumpkins
- Priced by weight; children get a 50%-off voucher
Dates: 17-31 Oct 2026, plus Halloween by Torchlight evenings (24 & 30 Oct), a Pups & Pumpkins evening (29 Oct) and SEN-friendly mornings (18, 21, 25, 28 Oct)
Times: Halloween by Torchlight and Pups & Pumpkins run 5.30pm-8pm; SEN-friendly sessions run 10am-11am
Prices: Pumpkin price depends on the weight chosen; children get a voucher for 50% off their pumpkin. General admission price not stated on the pages checked.
Pumpkins are priced by weight rather than a flat fee. A dog-friendly 'Pups & Pumpkins' evening runs 29 Oct (dogs need their own ticket), and SEN-friendly quiet mornings run on four dates in October.
Access: SEN-friendly quiet sessions offered on selected mornings; a full accessibility guide is published on the farm's own accessibility page.Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: whitepostfarmandzoo.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pick Your Own Pumpkin at Wheelgate Park
Robin Hood's Wheelgate Park, Farnsfield · 11 miles from Nottingham · run by Wheelgate Park
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Pumpkins
- One small pumpkin free per child (12 and under); larger pumpkin available for an extra cost, amount not stated
Dates: 3-5 Oct, 7-12 Oct, then 14 Oct - 1 Nov 2026
Prices: Pumpkin picking is free with any park admission ticket (one small pumpkin per child aged 12 and under; larger pumpkins cost extra). Online admission tickets range from free up to £13.99 depending on ticket type and date.
Pumpkin picking is 'subject to availability and stock' with no refunds if pumpkins run out, so the park advises visiting early in the run.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: wheelgatepark.com Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pick Your Own Pumpkin at Twinlakes Park
Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray · 17 miles from Nottingham
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Tue 3 Nov
- Price
- From £11.44
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Pumpkins
- Free (one per child under 12); larger or extra pumpkins may cost more, amount not stated
Dates: 3-4 Oct, 10-11 Oct, 17 Oct - 1 Nov, and 3 Nov 2026
Prices: Free pumpkin (one per child under 12) included with park admission; online admission from £11.44 per person, on-the-gate from £15.25; children under 95cm tall go free.
One free pumpkin per child under 12 comes with ordinary park admission - no separate pumpkin-patch ticket is needed. It's about 45-50 minutes' drive from Nottingham, best combined with a full day at the park.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: twinlakespark.co.uk Farm details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire Pick Your Own Pumpkins | Oxton (9 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | Free | Turn up |
| Pumpkin Patch at Bluebell Dairy | Derby (10 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Fri 23 Oct | £3.50 | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Festival at White Post Farm & Zoo | Farnsfield (11 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Pick Your Own Pumpkin at Wheelgate Park | Farnsfield (11 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Either |
| Pick Your Own Pumpkin at Twinlakes Park | Melton Mowbray (17 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Tue 3 Nov | £11.44 | Either |
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Common questions
When do pumpkin farms near Nottingham open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Pumpkin Patch at Bluebell Dairy (Sat 3 Oct); Pick Your Own Pumpkin at Wheelgate Park (Sat 3 Oct); Pick Your Own Pumpkin at Twinlakes Park (Sat 3 Oct); Nottinghamshire Pick Your Own Pumpkins (Sat 10 Oct); Pumpkin Festival at White Post Farm & Zoo (Sat 17 Oct). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any pumpkin farms near Nottingham free?
Yes: Nottinghamshire Pick Your Own Pumpkins is free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Pumpkin Patch at Bluebell Dairy at £3.50.
Do you need to book pumpkin farms near Nottingham?
Book ahead for Pumpkin Patch at Bluebell Dairy and Pumpkin Festival at White Post Farm & Zoo. You can turn up at Nottinghamshire Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Pick Your Own Pumpkin at Wheelgate Park and Pick Your Own Pumpkin at Twinlakes Park. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
Which pumpkin farms near Nottingham allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at Pumpkin Patch at Bluebell Dairy. Nottinghamshire Pick Your Own Pumpkins 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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