Pumpkin picking · autumn 2026
Pumpkin picking near Southampton
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 7 pumpkin farms within 26 miles of Southampton. 6 have confirmed 2026 dates, 1 is still to announce. The first opens on Saturday 3 October (Pumpkin Time at Sunnyfields Farm).
Where prices are published, entry runs from £7.50 to £10 per person, and 3 are free to get in. 4 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 Pumpkin Time at Sunnyfields Farm, about 3 miles from Southampton.
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 Time at Sunnyfields Farm
Sunnyfields Farm, Totton · 3 miles from Southampton
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- From £7.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: Selected days 3-31 October 2026 (see the farm's own booking calendar for exact open days)
Times: Varies by day, from 08:30 to 22:30 depending on the date (see site booking calendar)
Prices: £7.50 per person for Pumpkin Time; under-2s free and don't need a ticket. A separate 13+ scare event, Dark Harvest, is £27.50 for 16+ and £17.50 for 13-15, and includes Pumpkin Time access.
New for 2026: two indoor experiences and a photobooth area, plus a DJ on site from 2:30pm every open day. Dark Harvest, a standalone 13+ scare event with three scare mazes, runs on the same site on separate evenings with its own ticket.
Access: Pumpkin Time is stated as fully accessible and inclusive for everyone. Dark Harvest (the separate 13+ scare event) has narrow corridors and uneven flooring and cannot accommodate wheelchair users.Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: sunnyfields.co.uk Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Steve Harris Farms Pumpkin Picking
Steve Harris Farms (Meon-Bye Farm), Titchfield · 9 miles from Southampton · run by Steve Harris PYO
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Pumpkins
- from around £3 by size
Dates: Mid-October through to Halloween 2026 (exact daily dates not published; the farm asks visitors to check its Facebook page before travelling as picking depends on the crop)
Prices: Free entry; pumpkins priced from around £3 by size
Third-generation family farm. Also grew a pick-your-own sunflower field earlier in the season; there's a food stall for hot drinks, soups and snacks.
Dogs: WelcomeChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: pumpkinspree.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Droxford Pumpkin Patch
Lycroft Farm, Droxford · 11 miles from Southampton
- When
- Fri 23 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- Morning 9am-12pm or afternoon 12pm-3pm sessions
- Price
- From £10
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: Friday 23 - Saturday 31 October 2026, morning (9am-12pm) and afternoon (12-3pm) sessions
Prices: £10 per adult or child; under-2s free. Pumpkin carving shack included in ticket. A second, upgraded ticket (Witch Willowood's Pet Rescue) is £12.
In the Meon Valley between Southampton and Portsmouth. Ticket includes wand-making, potion-making, a strawbale cinema, tractor trackway and pumpkin carving. Site advises weather-appropriate footwear as it's an outdoor field event; dogs are not allowed.
Parking: Free parking on siteDogs: Not allowedChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: droxfordpumpkinpatch.com Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures
Fordingbridge · 17 miles from Southampton
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 9:30am-4pm
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Pumpkins
- from £1
Dates: Saturday 17 - Saturday 31 October 2026, 9:30am-4pm. Separate Firework Frenzy evening event on 31 October, gates 3pm.
Prices: Free entry; pumpkins from £1; craft activities from £3
Free to enter; you pay per pumpkin picked. Also has games, slingshots and a Nerf range. Firework Frenzy on 31 October (live music, food, fireworks) is a separate ticketed evening event, booking essential, not part of daytime picking.
Parking: Free parkingAccess: Wheelchair-accessible barrel train.Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: pumpkinpastures.co.uk Farm details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Witchville at Picking Patch
Picking Patch, Bickton, Fordingbridge · 17 miles from Southampton · run by Fordingbridge Picking Patch
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: 3-31 October 2026, multiple time slots
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: ticketscandy.com Book a slot - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
The Rogate Pumpkin Patch
Rogate Pumpkin Patch (Slade Farm), Rogate · 26 miles from Southampton · run by Slade Farm
- When
- Fri 16 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £10
- Booking
- Book ahead
Dates: Friday 16 October - Sunday 1 November 2026. Pumpkin SMASH! finale event on the last day, 1 November.
Prices: £10 adult admission, £10 child admission (over 2-16 yrs), under-2s free, carer admission free with documentation. Extra charges for cornblaster, marshmallow toasting, pumpkin sling and fairground rides.
Ticket includes pick-your-own pumpkins, Merlin's Wood, Dracula's Estate, haystack climbing and a bubble-workshop witch character. On 1 November only, Pumpkin SMASH! lets visitors destroy leftover pumpkins, which then go to feed the farm's cattle and enrich the soil. Tickets are non-refundable; creating an account lets you amend the date up to an hour before your slot.
Parking: Free parkingUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: rogatepumpkinpatch.digitickets.co.uk Book a slot - Awaiting 2026 dates
Pumpkin Picking at Pickwell Farm
Pickwell Farm Shop, Bursledon · 3 miles from Southampton · run by Pickwell Farm
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Times
- Pick-and-pay fields normally open 9am-4:30pm
- Price
- No entrance fee to the pick-your-own field
- Booking
- Just turn up
Dates: Last year: Facebook posts said the homegrown pumpkin patch was open and that Halloween pick-your-own ran from the end of September, every day; exact closing date wasn't published
No booking and no entrance fee. It's a working farm field, so expect mud after rain; 2026 season not confirmed yet.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: facebook.com Farm details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Time at Sunnyfields Farm | Totton (3 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £7.50 | Book ahead |
| Steve Harris Farms Pumpkin Picking | Titchfield (9 mi) | Mid-October through to Halloween 2026 (exact daily dates not published; the farm asks visitors to check its Facebook page before travelling as picking depends on the crop) | Free | Turn up |
| Droxford Pumpkin Patch | Droxford (11 mi) | Fri 23 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £10 | Book ahead |
| Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures | Fordingbridge (17 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | Free | Turn up |
| Witchville at Picking Patch | Bickton, Fordingbridge (17 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| The Rogate Pumpkin Patch | Rogate (26 mi) | Fri 16 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £10 | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Picking at Pickwell Farm | Bursledon (3 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | Free | Turn up |
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Common questions
When do pumpkin farms near Southampton open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Pumpkin Time at Sunnyfields Farm (Sat 3 Oct); Witchville at Picking Patch (Sat 3 Oct); The Rogate Pumpkin Patch (Fri 16 Oct); Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures (Sat 17 Oct); Droxford Pumpkin Patch (Fri 23 Oct). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any pumpkin farms near Southampton free?
Yes: Steve Harris Farms Pumpkin Picking, Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures and Pumpkin Picking at Pickwell Farm are free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Pumpkin Time at Sunnyfields Farm at £7.50.
Do you need to book pumpkin farms near Southampton?
Book ahead for Pumpkin Time at Sunnyfields Farm, Droxford Pumpkin Patch, Witchville at Picking Patch and The Rogate Pumpkin Patch. You can turn up at Steve Harris Farms Pumpkin Picking, Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures and Pumpkin Picking at Pickwell Farm. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
Which pumpkin farms near Southampton allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at Steve Harris Farms Pumpkin Picking. Droxford Pumpkin Patch 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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