Don’t forget to check out our blog posts for all the fun October half term (Halloween) Events in and around BCP as well as plenty of fantastic October Half Term Activities and Bonfire Night Events that are happening in the area.
Location: Fordingbridge, SP62HA, Off the A338
Join in this October to celebrate a spooky pumpkin season at the Patch with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, a Halloween maze, an Escape Room, Witch Crafts, Hot food and drinks and incredible handmade photo opportunities.
There are over 20 varieties of pumpkins for you to pick, from the Polar Bear to the Goosebump and even the cute Casparita and Munchkins (yes they are really called that!)
Keep your wits about you as you wind your way through the Murder Mystery Halloween Maze, solving the puzzles as you go to eliminate your suspects and work out who committed the crime. There is a Junior Sleuth’s trail or the more difficult Detectives Maze, suitable for the whole family to join in on.
Incredible bespoke photo opportunities await… The Pumpkin carriage is set to take centre stage alongside our handmade giant pumpkin scarecrows, a genuine Witch’s house, pumpkin houses and of course acres of beautiful pumpkins, wheelbarrows and smiles!
Picking Patch is also hosting weekly Twilight evenings, where you can enjoy getting lost in the maze by torchlight. Picking Patch will be open for PYO Pumpkins, hot food, marshmallow toasting and hot chocolates from 6pm-8pm. Twilight Maze entry from 7pm till 8.30pm with pre booked tickets only.
These evenings run on the 12th, 19th and 26th October.
Pumpkin Picking is FREE entry, just pay for what you pick.
If you want to contact the Picking Patch you can email or call on 01425 460679.
Check out the Picking Patch Website for more info and follow them on their Facebook and Instagram for the latest news.
Address: Baskets & Blooms Garden Centre, 392 Christchurch Road, Parley, BH22 8SW.
Pick your own pumpkins or choose from our carefully harvested produce. There is also face painting (extra charge) available.
Open weekends from 7th October and then all week (from the 21st October). 9.30am to 5pm, whatever the weather.
No booking required and free parking as well as refreshments to purchase from a food van. (Dogs on leads are welcome).
Address: Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, BH16 6EU.
The Pumpkin Pick at Farmer Palmer’s is running across October Half Term week.
The picturesque pumpkin patch will be opened for a few hours each day during half term so you can pick a pumpkin with your little ones. There will be props and mini-wheelbarrows in the field fit you want to get that perfect shot of your little one!
Normal admission prices apply to the farm park.
Address: Lyndhurst Rd, BH23 7DS.
Opening late September the Cat and Fiddle PYO is a very popular choice for families to pick some pumpkins. The farm often has spooky late night hours and there is plenty of choice in the large fields.
There is no need to book, bring a torch and find your pumpkins. There is free parking, cafe and toilets on site.
Address: Verwood, BH21 8NQ.
Open from Mid October every day, 10am – 5pm
A quiet and beautiful location for pumpkin picking with a big selection to choose from!
No booking required and parking is free, you only pay for what you pick.
Adress: Station Rd, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JG.
Open daily from 12 – 27 October 2024, 9am – 4pm
Experience the joy of picking pumpkins straight from our fields plus craft activities for kids and an exciting nature trail for everyone to explore. Join us on Saturday, October 12th + Sunday 13th & Saturday 19th + Sunday 20th for this year’s Pumpkin Fest – more info here.
Address: Ringwood Rd, Slip Road, Fordingbridge SP6 1AN.
Wrap up warm this October and bring your wellies to find your perfect pumpkin to bring home. Entry is free and there is lots of free parking as well as refreshments and toilets on side .
There is also plenty of spooky Halloween activities like the Halloween maze, trails, crafts and a very spooky twilight maze check out more info here.
Address: Strawberry Fields, Lymington SO41 8PT.
Pumpkin Patch (FREE ENTRY) plus free activities like Pumpkin Bowling, Pumpkin Noughts and Crosses plus many more! Additional paid activities (starting from £10 when booking online) like the Pumpkin Catapult Challenge & Pumpkin Patch Zorbing.
Address: Fordingbridge Road, Alderholt SP6 3BE.
Dates: TBC Opening Hours: Saturdays 10am-4pm, Sundays 10am-3.30pm
Get yourself some Pumpkins and go on the Wolvercroft Pumpkin Train! The cost is just £1 per person, which all goes to the Lullaby Trust.
Address: Longclose Farm, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, DT11 0BU.
Open Mid October 2024 between 10am-4pm.
There are a mix of varieties which produce a lovely variation of different sized orange and white pumpkins.
There is free entry to the farm for pumpkin picking.
Address: Gorcombe Farm, DT11 9AG.
Dates: Open from 1. October 2024 Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday 9am – 5pm.
The whole family will be entertained with an array of extras to get you all in the mood for the spooky Halloween festivities. There is pumpkin picking and you can try to find Gareth the Gorcombe Gremlin who is causing a little bit of havoc! There is even a reward given if you find him! Dont forget your wellies!
Cash only please – there is a cashpoint just down the road at Tesco (DT11 9PU) and there is no need to book. Well behaved dogs are welcome on short leads.
Lectenbury Farm – WarehamAddress: Soldiers Road, Norden, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5DU.
Open daily from October between 10am – 5pm.
Located near Corfe Castle Lectenbury Farm is a great place to PYO pumpkins in all shapes and sizes!
No booking required but it does get rather busy on the weekends so go early or under the week if possible.
Address: West Farm, Bincombe, Weymouth, DT3 5PS.
Dates: 5th & 6th October, 12th & 13th October, 19th & 20th & 26-31st October 2024 Opening Time: 10am – 4pm.
Halloween Party 31st October – more details coming soon.
Don your wellies and come for a lovely autumnal day out to do some pumpkin picking check out the Haunted House, Trick or Treat and lots more.
No booking required.
Address: Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, DT2 8NP.
Dates: 5/6 12/13 19/20 & 26/27 October 2024
Have fun in the barn with bouncy castle, face painting and straw play, meeting the goats & alpacas & head into the maize maze. Try your hand at carving and then feed the pigs your leftover pumpkin pulp, they will love it! Plus Mini Landies on site for some driving fun (extra charge). Indoors & Outdoors Event.
