If you’re following my blog, you’ll know Halloween is my favourite occasion of the year.
Unfortunately, I was a bit last minute booking a pumpkin picking event this year. However, I was happy with every aspect of the place we visited. And of course, I had to share my thoughts with all of you lovely readers.
Cue me dramatically demonstrating what would happen with a toy tractor on the morning of pumpkin picking. Yes, a very animated portrayal of exactly where in the trailer we would sit. Hehe.
Read on to find out where we booked for 2021 and my thoughts on the event…
PLEASE NOTE – This review is solely based on a day out with my family and all views and opinions are my own. Photos were also taken by me.
Booking online
What sold me on booking this pumpkin picking event was the tractor ride to the pumpkin field. I knew our little one would love it. Cue me dramatically demonstrating what would happen with a toy tractor on the morning of pumpkin picking. Yes, a very animated portrayal of exactly where in the trailer we would sit. Hehe.
Another huge selling point was the great value for money. The price for an adult ticket was £2.00 and you didn’t need to pay for young children.
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Arrival
When we arrived, the car park was signposted and there were marshalls telling us where to park and how to get on the tractor.
The tractor ride was from one field, over a main road to the adjacent field. But honestly, my little one loved it and it was a great addition to our trip out.
Every single staff member we met on the day was helpful and friendly and they made the whole experience a lovely outing.
Arriving in the pumpkin field
Upon leaving the tractor, someone gave us a talk on directions around the pumpkin field. We were also given useful information on which types of pumpkins you could use for cooking. What impressed me was they had grown their pumpkins. Some of the events we’ve visited in the past have clearly bought them in and placed them in a field.
Wheelbarrows were parked up ready for us to collect. At other pumpkin fields, we’ve had to stand in a queue and pay for a wheelbarrow. Not really what you want with an eager toddler who is raring to go. This was a great system. It made it easy for parents to manage unruly toddlers.
There was a one-way system around three fields, with an astroturf walkway all the way around. Helpful if you don’t want to get muddy. Luckily we were dressed for the muddy fields because the places we’ve visited before were a bit like a mud bath.
As you can see from the pictures, the decorations around the pumpkin fields were great and there were a lot of opportunities to take photos. The sun blessed us with its presence and it made our photos even better. I was also impressed with the open space. You could go off on your own and take pictures without anyone else in them.
Amazing memories.
Paying and leaving the pumpkin field
We collected our pumpkins. The wheelbarrow was particularly useful for housing our little one when we wanted to get moving. The prices were great and we got a lot of lovely pumpkins for our money. £13.50 for the collection you see here.
Upon paying we were directed to a staff member handing out bin liners. We were given a generous pile and were easily able to transport our haul.
Back onto the tractor and to the car park. Of course, my little one had to stop to go full Peppa Pig mode and jump in the puddle. As she was fully suited, with wellies on we let her have some fun.
Facilities availible on the day
Although we didn’t use the facilities, there was a large gazebo, a snack van serving drinks, face painting tents, and toilets (the portaloos were very clean).
There was ample parking, plenty of signs directing you where to go and clear instructions.
The whole process was easy and it’s exactly what you need when you have children to entertain.
Final thoughts
All things considered, this is now my favourite farm for pumpkin picking and we will be booking next year.
Until next year, fellow Halloween lovers.
Let me know in the comments below whether you went pumpkin picking this year. Where did you visit?
What other celebrations did you have for Halloween?
I would love to hear from you.
This pumpkin picking farm sounds amazing! I was meant to go to one this year but annoyingly my lecture clashed with it. Hopefully next year. So good that they have signs, it can be so confusing at pick your own places. The tractor ride sounds like a lot of fun too x
It was so much fun. In the past, I’ve booked the bigger venues with more facilities, but I loved how simple this experience was.
Hopefully, you will get there next year.
It looks like you had a great time! Such a good price for pumpkin picking too.
It was so much fun. I was very impressed with the low price for everything. Bargain!
this pumpkin farm seems like a lot of fun! don’t worry – it’s still fall so it’s not too late to go to the pumpkin patch. 🙂
It was so much fun. I can’t wait to return next year!
I’ve never been pumpkin picking so this looks like so much fun, and it sounds like you and the family had an amazing time
We did thank you.
I only started visiting them when we had a little one really, but it’s kind of a tradition now.
This looks like a lot of fun! I’ve never been pumpkin picking before but it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. Maybe next year I’ll travel somewhere they have it 🙂
It’s such a great activity to do.