Hello, spooky season! Halloween is just around the corner, and picking your own pumpkin is a great way to spend time outdoors with the family. Here’s a selection of places in Wirral you can go pumpkin picking!
There is no better way to celebrate Halloween than to go to a pumpkin patch and choose the perfect pumpkin for your autumn display. There are plenty of places in Wirral where you can pick your own pumpkins, and we have tried and tested most of them over the last few years. So grab your wellies and prepare for autumn photo ops; here is a selection of places in Wirral where you can go pumpkin picking.
Pick your own pumpkins at Claremont Farm, Bebington
From 5th October 2024 until they run out | Free entry | Photo opportunities
Visit Claremont Farm for classic orange pumpkins, ghost pumpkins, green pumpkins, and photo opportunities galore. The pumpkin picking field is a little further down the road from the farm and is signposted well, with a large car park.
You only pay for your pumpkin; there is no entry price, and you pay per kg.
Claremont Farm has a great farm shop selling produce grown on the farm and in the surrounding area. They celebrate local produce by supporting a network of local producers, farmers, gamekeepers, and artisans who supply this farm shop. They also have a beautiful cafe that takes local produce and creates delicious food.
This year, weekends will look a little different; they are taking their Takeaway Trailer to the fields, so you can enjoy hot drinks and treats while you search for your favourite pumpkins. Sounds dreamy!
Old Clatterbridge Road, Bebington, Wirral CH63 4JB
Family Fright Festival and pick your own pumpkins at Church Farm Events Ltd, Thurstaston
5th October – 3rd November 2024 | Ticketed event | Photo opportunities
The Family Fright Festival runs at Church Farm. Festival-goers can jump on the tractor rides, feed their animals, take part in the skull search 2024, and pick their own pumpkin to take home.
It’s free for children under two, and you can purchase full-day or part-day tickets. Pumpkin picking is only available with the Family Fright Festival ticket.
The Skull Search 2024
Explore the farm with the skull search activity pack, available for purchase during your visit.
With the puzzle page in your pack, you can navigate the farm, solve clues, and enjoy activities and games. The activity pack includes a puzzle page, a creepy code to solve puzzles, Halloween stickers, a pencil, colouring pages, wax crayons, Halloween chocolate, and a completion certificate.
You can purchase this for £3.75 when pre-booking tickets or on arrival at the farm admission kiosk (while stocks last).
PYO Pumpkin Patch
They grow over 3000 pumpkins at Church Farm, and visitors can purchase one during their visit. Admission to the pumpkin patch is restricted to customers who hold Family Fright Festival tickets exclusively.
Pumpkins are not included in the price of admission but are priced individually and are available only while supplies last. As pumpkins may run out at some point, visitors who wish to pick pumpkins should consider booking one of the earlier dates.
Due to the pumpkin patch’s location, visitors can only access it during one of the scheduled tractor rides. Visitors should plan their visit accordingly, as tractor rides are only available at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm.
Read my six reasons to visit Church Farm article here.
Church Ln, Thurstaston, Wirral CH61 0HW
Pick your own pumpkins at Vineyard Farm and Shop, Bebington
Dates for 2024 TBC | Free entry | Wheelbarrows available
This working farm and farm shop are well established in Wirral; they have been there for over 60 years.
They have a pumpkin washing station and a pumpkin photo booth, too. Don’t fancy getting muddy? Don’t worry; they have ready-picked pumpkins by the shop. Dogs can join the fun if they are on a lead and well-behaved. Follow their Facebook page for more information.
Poulton Rd, Bebington, Birkenhead, Wirral CH63 9LQ
Pick your own pumpkins at Benty Farm Tearooms, Thurstaston
From 5th October 2024 until they run out | Free entry | Photo opportunities
Thurstaston is one of our favourite places to walk and explore in Wirral, and Benty Farm Tearooms is the perfect place to stop for a slice of cake and a warm drink after finding that perfect pumpkin to take home!
The price is per KG. Dogs are welcome in the cafe but not allowed on the pumpkin picking field, so please keep that in mind.
They have the most beautiful displays here at Halloween. They go all out, and we love it. They also have a ‘Monster Mash’ trail starting on Saturday, 5th October, and running through to the end of half term. No booking is required; turn up! It costs £6.50 per child.
Wellies are required for all activities this year. Due to the showery weather, they have indoor and outdoor seating available.
3A School Ln, Thurstaston, Birkenhead, Wirral CH61 0HH
Pumpkin Patch Trail at Gordale Garden Centre, South Wirral, Neston
19th – 31st October 2024 | £4.50 per child | Photo opportunities
Search for pumpkins hidden across their trail at Gordale Garden Centre. Can you find the secret code? Once you do, you will be granted access to the pumpkin patch to pick your pumpkin. You don’t need to book this event in advance; just turn up. The price (£4.50) per child includes a trail sheet and one pumpkin.
Just a reminder: This event is indoors, so you won’t need your wellies and raincoats. Be sure to bring your camera for plenty of photo opportunities at the Pumpkin Patch – you might even get to meet Winnie the Witch! The Pumpkin Patch Trail is open every day until 5pm. The garden centre opens at 9am from Monday to Saturday and at 11am on Sundays.
Don’t forget to dress up!
Chester High Rd, South Wirral, Neston CH64 8TF
So get outdoors with your family or friends, pick pumpkins and enjoy some autumn fun! Which place is your favourite? Let me know in the comments; I love to hear your opinions.
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