Best Places to Go Pumpkin Picking In Manchester
Discover the best places to go pumpkin picking in Manchester for 2026 with our list of Pumpkin Patches..
Picking your own pumpkins is a great Halloween treat for the family. Not only do you get a lovely day out, but you also get to find your perfect pumpkin.
There are lots of great pumpkin patches around Greater Manchester that your family can visit to pick the ideal pumpkin for your design.
From visits to a pumpkin field to full pumpkin festivals, you can discover our top picks in the list below of pumpkin patches, farms and events in and around Manchester.
We will be updating the pumpkin events as they are released, so please keep checking back.
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Always check the availability of pumpkins with the venues before setting off.
Pumpkin Picking in Manchester 2026
Pumpkin Picking at Cockfield’s Farm, Ashton Under Lyne
12th to 31st October 2025
This Halloween head to Cockfield’s Farm for their Pumpkin Festival where you can pick your own pumpkin in their own pumpkin patch which is even bigger this year.
As part of their Halloween Pumpkin Festival, children will be invited to pick their pumpkins and they will enjoy some fun activities.
There is a chance to grab the perfect family pic with lots of fun props and meet reptiles in a fun show and take part in the spooky discount. Don’t forget to ride the Halloween hay ride.
The ticket will include entrance to the farm hand-feed the barn animals, meet the meerkats unlimited rides on the fairground carousel and lots more.
If that’s not enough they will also be doing a Pumpkin Patch After Dark Event.
Discover More >>> Cockfield’s Farm Pumpkin Festival
Cockfields will also be hosting a midweek toddler pumpkin festival, with crafts and lots of photo ops.
Read more >>> Cockfields Toddler Pumpkin Festival
Check Out >>> Review Cockfields Pumpkin Festival
Pumpkin Patch at The Old Mill Farm Shop, Mottram
To be confirmed
The Old Mill Farm Shop hasn’t confirmed pumpkin-picking sessions for 2025.
However, in 2025, along with being able to pick a pumpkin, you will be able to carve it, go on a picture hunt and pose with the photo opportunities along the way.
Tickets are required. See the link below.
Read More >>> The Old Mill Farm Shop Pumpkin Picking
Pumpkin Picking at Lancaster Park Farm, Oldham
Saturday 10th to Thursday 31st October 2026
Lancaster Park Farm will have a fun pumpkin patch as part of its Halloween event.
You will be able to pick your own pumpkin and carve it, leaving the mess behind.
Plus, there will be a Wizard School, Halloween Disco, take advantage of the lots of photo opportunities and win prizes in the fancy dress competition. Plus, all their usual farm fun will be included in the tickets.
Halloween on the farm will take place during the weekends from the 10th to the 23rd of October, then every day from Saturday 25th to Friday 31st October 2025.
Tickets to the event cost:
- £14.67 for adults (no pumpkin included)
- £16.77 for children with 1 pumpkin
- £7.34 for children under 12 months with 1 pumpkin
More >>> Halloween on the Farm at Lancaster Park Farm
Lymefield Pumpkin Patch, Hyde
Saturday 17th to Monday 26th October 2026
Enjoy fun pumpkin-picking sessions in Hyde this Halloween.
There will be a chance to pick your own pumpkin and carve it.
The pumpkin-picking sessions will take place during the weekends.
Refreshments will be on sale at the Lymefield Tea Rooms.
More >>> Lymefield Pumpkin Patch Hyde
Dunham Massey Ice Cream Farm Pumpkin Patch
Saturday 26th September to Saturday 31st October 2026
Pick Your Own Pumpkin will be back in Trafford at the Dunham Pumpkin Patch this year.
There will be a chance to pick your own pumpkin, lots of photo ops and the chance to try their autumnal ice cream flavours.
This year booking is required.
Read More >>> Dunham Massey Pumpkin Patch
Brookheys Farm Pumpkin Picking, Dunham Massey
To be confirmed
Head to Brookheys Farm, Dunham Massey to pick your own pumpkin for 2026.
Brookheys has confirmed that Pumpkin Picking will be back and will be bigger than ever.
Plus along with the pumpkin picking, there will also be a Maize Maze and tractor and trailer shuttle.
More >>> The Brookheys Farm at Dunham Massey Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Picking at Reddish Vale Farm
Saturday 10th to Thursday 31st October 2026
Get ready for some autumn family fun at Reddish Vale Farm this Halloween as the farm’s Pumpkin Patch returns. Pick your perfect pumpkin, explore the farm and enjoy a fun-filled autumn day out with the family.
- Pumpkin Picking – Head into the pumpkin patch and choose your very own pumpkin to take home. It’s the perfect opportunity for some lovely autumn photos and a fun family tradition.
- Halloween Fun – The Pumpkin Festival combines pumpkin picking with all the usual farm fun, making it easy to spend a full day exploring.
- Meet the Animals – Visit the farm animals during your day out and get up close to some of the friendly residents.
- Farm Play – Children can enjoy the farm’s indoor and outdoor play areas, including the outdoor adventure play and air bouncers.
The Halloween Pumpkin Festival runs from 10th to 31st October 2026. Check the farm’s website when booking for the latest information, opening times and ticket availability.
To book >>> Pumpkin Picking at Reddish Vale Farm
Woodland Pumpkin Picking at Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan
To be confirmed for 2026
Haigh Woodland Park pumpkin picking event will be back
There will be a chance to pick your own pumpkin, pose for pictures, meet spooky characters and watch a show.
Tickets cost £5 per person including your pumpkin and must be booked in advance.
Read More >>> Pumpkin Picking at Haigh Woodland Park
Roby Mill Pumpkin Patch, Wigan
Saturday 10th to Saturday 31st October 2026
The Roby Mill Pumpkin Patch has been confirmed for 2026.
They will have a wide choice of pumpkins and minikins.
There will also be an on-site coffee van serving hot drinks, snacks and cakes.
Entry is free; however, tickets are required for weekend visits and during half-term.
Read More >>> Pumpkin Patch at Roby Mill Wigan
Pumpkin Picking At Smithhills Open Farm, Bolton
To be confirmed
Bolton at Smithhills Open Farm Pumpkin Patch has confirmed they will be back this year
They will be giving you the chance to pick your own pumpkin in the woods along with lots of photo ops.
Read More >>> Pumpkin Picking Smithills Farm
Kenyon Hall Farm Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Warrington
Saturday 26th September to Saturday 31st October 2026
Kenyon Hall Park has confirmed that they will be back for 2026.
The pumpkin season will include access to the Outdoor Pumpkin Patch with over 20,000 pumpkins, and the chance to take pictures.
This year, they are also offering professional photoshoots for an additional cost.
The farm also boasts a lovely cafe, on-site parking and a small play area.
Discover More >>> Pumpkin picking at Kenyon Hall Farm.
Pumpkin Patch at Tatton Park
Saturday 10th to Saturday 31st October 2026
Pick the perfect pumpkin this Halloween at the Pumpkin Patch at Tatton Park for 2026.
Taking place at the farm, you will get to meet all your farmyard favourite animals, and then it’s off in search of the perfect pumpkin to take home and carve for Halloween!
Pumpkins will need to be paid for in advance.
Read more and Book >>> Tatton Park Pumpkin Patch
Seven Sisters Ice Cream Farm Secret Pumpkin Patch
To be confirmed
Seven Sisters Ice Cream Farm have launched a new secret pumpkin patch.
It is around 40 minutes (28 miles) away from Manchester. You can pick a homegrown pumpkin and carve it, leaving the mess behind.
Entry to the pumpkin patch is free, and you just pay for your pumpkin, which costs from 50p to £15.00
They will also have a pumpkin carving area with carving kits available to buy, or you can bring your own.
They also have Halloween activities, including both a night and a day maze
Plus, they have a large selection of ice cream, waffles, smoothies, milkshakes and hot drinks.
The Pumpkin Patch is open weekends from 4th to 2nd November 2025 and from Wednesday 27th October to Friday 1st November:
No booking is required.
More >>> Pumpkin Picking at Seven Sisters Ice Cream
The Hayloft / Sandy Lane Farm Pick Your Own Pumpkin, Bold
To be confirmed
Just 40 minutes away from Manchester, the Hayloft (Sandy Lane Farm) pumpkin patch has confirmed that their pumpkin patch will be back for 2025.
The sessions are drop-in and no booking is required, just pay for what you pick.
They close if the patch gets too busy. Keep an eye on their Facebook Page for details.
They also had a spooky maze, a miniature railway, and their coffee shop will be open, serving hot drinks and treats.
The Hayloft at Sandy Lane Farm Pick Your Own Pumpkin is located at Sandy Lane, Bold, WA8 3XP.
More >>> Hayloft, Sandy Lane Farm Pick Your Own Pumpkin
Libby’s Pumpkin Patch, Macclesfield
Saturday 3rd October to Friday 31st October 2025
Libby’s Pumpkin Patch is based in Macclesfield and is just 30 minutes away from Manchester.
They have confirmed that they will be back for 2026
You will be able to pick your own pumpkin on weekends and during school holidays from to 31st October 2025.
Entry costs £10.00 per car, plus the cost of the pumpkin and booking is required.
They have an on-site cafe with wood-fired pizza, cakes and more.
More >>> Libby’s Pumpkin Patch, Macclesfield
Pumpkin Alley Pick Your Own, Omskirk
To be confirmed
Pumpkin Alley is opening their pumpkin patch.
The picking will start on Saturday, 27th September 2025, then the patch will be open each day, Monday to Saturday, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
No entry tickets required, you can just turn up.
More >>> Pumpkin Alley Pick Your Own Pumpkin
Bellis Brothers, Wrexham
To be confirmed
Bellis Brothers pumpkin patch is just an hour away from Manchester and is returning for 2025.
The event will feature the chance to pick your own pumpkin, plus there will also be a Maise Maize (entry fee applies)
The Pumpkin Patch will be open during weekends and then daily over the school holidays from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm each day.
Entry is free, but booking is required. Pumpkins are paid for what you pick; cash and card payments are taken.
The Strawberry Fields Restaurant will be open at weekends, serving refreshments.
To book >>> Pumpkin Picking at Bellis Brothers.
Malpas Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch
Friday 3rd to Friday 31st October 2025
The Malpas Pumpkin Patch, which is around an hour and 20 minutes from Manchester, is set to be back for 2025.
Along with the chance to pick your own pumpkins, there are also 2 maize mazes leading to pumpkin pic opportunities, tractor rides, and lots more.
The picking will be open on the following days:
- Friday 2nd to Sunday 5th October 2026.
- Wednesday 7th October 2026
- Friday 9th to Sunday 11th October 2026
- Wednesday 14th October 2026
- Friday 16th to Sunday 18th October 2026
- Wednesday 21st October 2026
- Friday 23rd to 31st October 2026
There is no need to book and it will be open from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm except on 31st October when it will be open until 12 noon.
More >>> Pumpkin Picking at Malpas Pick Your Own Farm
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