Top Pumpkin Picking Patches in Wakefield

The nights are drawing in and the weather is turning cooler. It must be nearly spooky season in Wakefield! Nothing says Halloween more than a traditional carved pumpkin and there are plenty of perfect pumpkin picking patches for you to choose from in the Wakefield district this year.

From the traditional orange orbs to unique and quirky varieties (Polar Bear, anyone?), our guide will lead you on a journey through picturesque countryside settings and family-friendly destinations. Whether you’re seeking autumnal adventures, pumpkin carving inspiration, or simply the joy of farm-fresh produce, this guide is your key to a pumpkin-filled escapade in Wakefield.

Farmer Copley's Pumpkin Festival

Farmer Copleys

Pick your perfect pumpkin at Farmer Copleys’ annual Pumpkin Festival! With over 40 varieties of pumpkin and 250,000 growing, the only hard part is picking the perfect one. Munchkin? Casperita? Polar Bear? Not all of the pumpkins are orange you know!

TOP TIP: Keep an eye out for the BLUE Crown Princes, they’re the best to eat.

📅 Saturday 26 September – Sunday 1 November (every day)
📌 Pontefract, WF7 5AF
💰 £6.70 entry to the Pumpkin Festival
🎃 Entry does not include a pumpkin. Pumpkins are priced based on their size.
🔗 Booking and more information.

Pumpkin Festival at Horncastle Farm

Horncastle Farm

Horncastle Farm welcomes you to their family run farm throughout October with their bigger and better than ever Pumpkin Festival. With a variety of different sizes and shapes, there is a pumpkin for everyone. Carve your pumpkin of choice in their very own carving barn and enjoy a season tipple from the cocktail baa!

📅 Friday 9 – Saturday 31 October (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
📌 Wakefield, WF4 2HN
💰 £6 entry to the Pumpkin Festival
🎃 Entry does not include a pumpkin. Pumpkins are priced based on their size.
🔗 Booking and more information.

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Blacker Hall Farm

Blacker Hall Farm‘s pumpkin patch is back this Halloween. Join in and enjoy the small pumpkin patch – choose your perfect shape, colour and size. Take your pumpkin to the painting station and create your own masterpiece! Tickets also include entry to the Little Farmers Trail.

Visitors are also encouraged to wear fancy dress – and spot prizes will be offered by the team to those who have made a special effort.

📅 3 – 31 October
📌 Calder Grove, Wakefield, WF4 3DN
💰 £6.95 entry to the Pumpkin Patch
🎃 Entry does not include a pumpkin. Pumpkins are £2 – £15 based on their size.
🔗 Booking and more information.

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