Autumn is upon us and Halloween is just around the corner. Pretty soon it will be time to embrace the cosy vibes, dig out our jumpers and boots and take part in wholesome Autumnal activities like pumpkin picking!
There are plenty of places across Liverpool’s surrounding areas where you can venture to pick out your favourite pumpkin to carve into your best spooky or fun design. We’ve rounded up a list of eight of the best pumpkin patches near Liverpool for you to choose from for a fun-filled day out.
Please note that some of the images below are just nice pumpkin photos if we couldn’t find any photos on the farm’s website or social media pages.
Claremont Farm
Address: Old Clatterbridge Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 4JB
Claremont Farm is a local gem known for its locally sourced fresh produce, quaint farm shop and fantastic pumpkin patch. Bring the whole family and explore the fields as you pick out your favourite pumpkins. They often host seasonal events and activities, making it an ideal day out for all.
The patch is free to enter and you just pay for what you pick with a price per kg to be confirmed. When you’ve made your selection, you might want to stop for a spot of lunch at the Claremont Farm Cafe and indulge in lovely homemade recipes.
The Pumpkin Patch Hightown
Address: Orrell Hill Lane, Hightown, Liverpool, L38 5DA
Another free to enter patch is The Pumpkin Patch Hightown. Renowned for their huge variety of homegrown pumpkins, squashes and gourds, they’re open daily throughout October. They have a picnic area with a catering van serving refreshments, and onsite toilets, meaning you’re set up for a full day out. There’s even a free maze cut into five acres of maize crop for visitors to enjoy.
Church Farm
Address: Church Farm, Thurstaston, Wirral, CH61 0HW
Located just a short drive from Liverpool, the family friendly Church Farm boasts stunning views of the River Dee. All of the major holidays are marked with a big fun-filled event and Halloween is no different, with the Family Fright Festival making its return this year. Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment as the festival is likely to sell out. With full day and part day tickets available, the festival consists of farm park access, a free tractor ride to the pumpkin patch, and plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained all day.
Windmill Animal Farm
Address: Windmill Animal Farm, Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 1UQ
Originally a family farm of sheep, cattle and dairy farmers, Windmill Animal Farm has been a visitor attraction since 1992. Their famous Pumpkin Picking Adventure is back again for another year, and each ticket includes admission to the farm, animal interactions and activities featuring the Runaway Farm Train and a family of Maize Monsters! One pumpkin is included with each ticket and you’re welcome to purchase more during your trip.
The Hayloft
Address: Sandy Lane, Bold, Widnes, WA8 3XP
The Hayloft is a family-run coffee shop, farm shop and ice cream parlour situated in a rustic barn conversion not far from Warrington. Their pick-your-own-pumpkin events run throughout the Halloween season and feature a spooky maze, miniature railway and face painting from 10am to 4.30pm with late evenings (until 6pm) from 20 October.
Farmer Ted’s Adventure Farm
Address: Flatman’s Ln, Ormskirk L39 7HW
Known as the home of everyone’s favourite terrifying attraction, Farmageddon, Farmer Ted’s also offers a whole host of activities for a day of family fun, including their annual Pumpkin Festival. The festival features a pumpkin carving zone, a sunflower maze, fancy dress competitions, spooky ghost stories, and even a Jurassic experience with animatronic dinosaurs! Tickets can be booked via the Farmer Ted’s website with large group bookings available too.
Kenyan Hall Farm
Address: Winwick Lane, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7ED
The pumpkin patch at Kenyon Hall Farm is one of the region’s most sought-after pumpkin picking destinations, with many of the dates already sold out. All visitors are required to pre-book, and for just £2.95, you can browse the impressive patch of over 15,000 pumpkins grown especially for this year’s harvest. You may also purchase ready-picked pumpkins of all shapes and sizes from the onsite farm shop. The farm has even partnered up with two photographers to offer professional photo shoots for families in front of the Instagram-worthy backdrops.
Mini Pumpkin Patch At Bungalow Farm
Address: Heatons Bridge Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk L40 8JQ
The Mini Pumpkin Patch at Bungalow Farm offers a great family-friendly experience with free entry. It features a ride-on tractor barn, a farm shop with pumpkin displays and seasonal treats, and reasonably priced pumpkins starting at just £1.
On weekends you can take part in many other activities such as pumpkin chess, owl interactions, face painting, handmade gift stalls, a bouncy castle, and sand art. There is outdoor seating so you can enjoy a drink from the Don Pedro coffee cart. Most activities accept card payments, but it’s advisable to bring cash for some extras like the bouncy castle. Overall, it’s a great value day out for families, with an average visit lasting around 3 hours.
