Pumpkin picking · autumn 2026
Pumpkin picking near Plymouth
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 8 pumpkin farms within 25 miles of Plymouth. 7 have confirmed 2026 dates, 1 is still to announce. The first opens on Saturday 26 September (Pumpkin Festival at Pennywell Farm).
Where prices are published, entry runs from £5.95 to £6 per person, and 4 are free to get in. 4 ask you to book ahead and 3 let you turn up on the day. 3 farms welcome dogs. The closest to the city centre is Pip's Pick Your Own Pumpkins, about 6 miles from Plymouth.
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
Pip's Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Pip's Pick Your Own, Kitley Farm, Yealmpton · 6 miles from Plymouth · run by Pip's Pick Your Own
- When
- Thu 1 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10am-5pm
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Just turn up
Dates: Daily 10am-5pm throughout October 2026; check Pip's Facebook page nearer the time for exact days
Prices: Free admission when purchasing a pumpkin; no separate entry charge
Free to enter; you only pay for the pumpkins you pick from the field at Kitley Farm, just outside Plymouth. Includes a Halloween gift shop, spooky tunnel and face painting, and a weekend/half-term food truck; no booking needed, just turn up.
Dogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: pipspickyourown.com Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Picking at The Cornish Maize Maze & Fun Farm
The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm, Smeaton Farm, Saltash · 8 miles from Plymouth · run by The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm Ltd
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10:30am-5pm
- Price
- From £6
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Pumpkins
- Munchkin £1.50, small £2, medium £3, large £4.50
- Wheelbarrows
- Yes
- Wellies
- Recommended
Dates: Weekends only, 3-31 October 2026, 10:30am-5pm
Prices: £6 entry per person, under-2s free; pumpkins charged separately by size: munchkin £1.50, small £2, medium £3, large £4.50
Weekends only in October, just over the Tamar Bridge from Plymouth. Wheelbarrows are provided and wellies/waterproofs are advised as the field gets muddy; well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome. Carving tools aren't allowed on site.
Dogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: amazingcornishmaizemaze.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Funky Pumpkin Fest at Aune Valley
Aune Valley Farm Shop, Rake Farm, Loddiswell · 16 miles from Plymouth · run by Aune Valley Meat
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10am-4pm
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Pumpkins
- from £2.00
Dates: 17-18 and 24-31 October 2026, 10am-4pm
Prices: Free entry; pumpkins start from £2 depending on size
No booking needed, just turn up at the Loddiswell farm shop. Dogs are not allowed into the pumpkin patch itself, and the Valley View Cafe is open for food and drink during the festival.
Dogs: Not allowedChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: aunevalleymeat.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Festival at Pennywell Farm
Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh · 17 miles from Plymouth
- When
- Sat 26 Sept – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: 26 September - 1 November 2026
Prices: Included in the standard Pennywell Farm day ticket; exact ticket prices not published on the event page. Pumpkins are pay-for-what-you-pick on the day
Pumpkin trail and picking are bundled into the normal Pennywell Farm day ticket, which every visitor must book online in advance, including season ticket holders. There's also an after-dark pumpkin session with live music and a tractor/trailer ride on selected evenings.
Parking: Free on-site parking for cars, campervans, minibuses and coaches; free dog kennels provided in the car park since dogs can't go onto the farmAccess: Countryside terrain; the farm says some areas may be more challenging for wheelchairs and pushchairs and asks visitors to contact them in advance for specific needsDogs: Not allowedChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: pennywellfarm.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Fest at Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields Farm Shop, Lifton · 20 miles from Plymouth
- When
- Sun 4 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- Day tickets until 2:30pm; night tickets from 6pm
- Price
- From £5.95
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: Weekends 4-19 October, then daily 25-31 October 2026; separate Pumpkin Nights on selected evenings
Prices: From £5.95 per person for a day ticket (per Strawberry Fields' own event listing); a pumpkin is not included and is priced by size at stations on site; under-1s free
Ticket price is for entry, displays, photo spots, live music and shows; a pumpkin is bought separately by size. A Monster Academy maize maze also runs on site but needs its own ticket. Dogs and cats are welcome on leads but can't go into the farm shop or main restaurant.
Parking: Ample free on-site parking with stewards directing traffic; disabled parking availableAccess: Mainly on woodchip-covered ground which can be uneven; the pumpkin patch field itself can get muddy depending on the weatherDogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: strawberryfieldslifton.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Devon Pumpkin Picking
Torbay Showground, Paignton · 25 miles from Plymouth
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10am-4pm
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Just turn up
Dates: 10, 11, 17, 18, then daily 24-31 October 2026, 10am-4pm
Prices: Free entry, no booking required; pumpkins priced individually, not published
An 8-acre patch with 20 pumpkin varieties at Torbay Showground, with a daily Golden Pumpkin Competition (5 hidden pumpkins win a free selection) and Yumyumz catering on site. Dogs aren't allowed in the patch. This is the organiser's Paignton field; their Newton Abbot field from previous years isn't part of this year's event.
Dogs: Not allowedChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: devonpumpkinpicking.com Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Patch at Occombe Farm
Occombe Farm, Paignton · 25 miles from Plymouth
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- Free entry
Dates: 10-31 October 2026
Pick-your-own pumpkins with some spooky surprises. Opening times aren't announced yet.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: devonwithkids.co.uk Farm details - Awaiting 2026 dates
Pumpkin Patch at Penhale Pantry
Penhale Pantry, North Penhale Farm, Dobwalls · 17 miles from Plymouth · run by Penhale Pantry
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: Last year: 22-31 October 2025, 10am-4pm daily, with extra opening on 27-28 October for half term
Prices: Last year: small per-ticket booking fee, fully redeemable against the pumpkin chosen
2026 pumpkin patch date not announced yet, though the farm shop and cafe near Looe are open as usual. Last year's event sold timed tickets via TicketSource with the booking fee redeemable against a pumpkin.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: welcometolooe.com Book a slot
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pip's Pick Your Own Pumpkins | Yealmpton (6 mi) | Thu 1 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | Free | Turn up |
| Pumpkin Picking at The Cornish Maize Maze & Fun Farm | Saltash (8 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £6 | Book ahead |
| Funky Pumpkin Fest at Aune Valley | Loddiswell (16 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | Free | Turn up |
| Pumpkin Festival at Pennywell Farm | Buckfastleigh (17 mi) | Sat 26 Sept – Sun 1 Nov | — | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Fest at Strawberry Fields | Lifton (20 mi) | Sun 4 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £5.95 | Book ahead |
| Devon Pumpkin Picking | Paignton (25 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | Free | Turn up |
| Pumpkin Patch at Occombe Farm | Paignton (25 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | Free | — |
| Pumpkin Patch at Penhale Pantry | Dobwalls (17 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | — | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do pumpkin farms near Plymouth open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Pumpkin Festival at Pennywell Farm (Sat 26 Sept); Pip's Pick Your Own Pumpkins (Thu 1 Oct); Pumpkin Picking at The Cornish Maize Maze & Fun Farm (Sat 3 Oct); Pumpkin Fest at Strawberry Fields (Sun 4 Oct); Devon Pumpkin Picking (Sat 10 Oct); plus 2 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any pumpkin farms near Plymouth free?
Yes: Pip's Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Funky Pumpkin Fest at Aune Valley, Devon Pumpkin Picking and Pumpkin Patch at Occombe Farm are free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Pumpkin Fest at Strawberry Fields at £5.95.
Do you need to book pumpkin farms near Plymouth?
Book ahead for Pumpkin Picking at The Cornish Maize Maze & Fun Farm, Pumpkin Festival at Pennywell Farm, Pumpkin Fest at Strawberry Fields and Pumpkin Patch at Penhale Pantry. You can turn up at Pip's Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Funky Pumpkin Fest at Aune Valley and Devon Pumpkin Picking. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
Which pumpkin farms near Plymouth allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at Pip's Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Pumpkin Picking at The Cornish Maize Maze & Fun Farm and Pumpkin Fest at Strawberry Fields. Funky Pumpkin Fest at Aune Valley, Pumpkin Festival at Pennywell Farm and Devon Pumpkin Picking do 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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