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Halloween is fast approaching and so is the return of pumpkin picking! Pumpkin picking is becoming more popular every year, with all shapes, colours, and sizes ready to be picked and carved. Even better, most places now provide you with the option to carve your pumpkin there, so you can leave your mess behind!
This year there’s lots of places across Lancashire offering Pumpkin picking, but booking is essential, and things are booking up quick.
Book now to make sure you don’t miss out.
Windmill Animal Farm
Fish Lane, Burscough, L40 1UQ
12th – 31st October
The famous Pumpkin Picking Adventure is back again for another year. Head to Windmill Animal Farm for a full day of Farmyard fun. With over 20,000 pumpkins at Windmill Animal Farm ready to be picked this October.
Tickets to this event are limited and each year is a sellout. Each ticket includes a full day admission to Windmill Animal Farm, all animal interactions and interactions including the Runaway Farm Train.
The famous Pumpkin Picking Adventure is where all visitors get to pick their own pumpkin from the same field they are grown in.
One pumpkin is included per ticket, but if that’s not enough you are welcome to purchase more pumpkins on the day. Wheelbarrows will be provided but don’t forget your wellies!
Pumpkin Patch, Mrs Dowson's Farm Park
Hawkshaw Farm, Longsight Road, Clayton-le-Dale
5th – 31st October
Visit Mrs Dowson’s premium pumpkin patch this Halloween for a picture-perfect instagrammable adventure. Choose from 3 acres of homegrown pumpkins, including 12 rare, imported varieties. You can expect new characters, new autumn activities and much more.
The fun doesn’t have to stop at the pumpkin patch, your ticket also includes full farm admission, meaning you can go and explore some of the cute animals the farm park has to offer.
This year there will also be Sunday Evening Pumpkin Nights at the Farm, where you can pick the pumpkins under enchanted fairy lights after enjoying a welcome drink of baileys hot chocolate from the Farm Café. (opens 6th October).
Pumpkin Picking on the Farm Greenlands Farm
Tewitfield, Carnforth, LA6 1JH
19th - 31st October
Grab a wheelbarrow and head onto the Pumpkin Patch and choose the perfect pumpkin for you from the thousands on offer. There are lots of photo opportunities around the farm for you to have with your pumpkin. Followed by a carving station where you can create your own perfect jack-o-lantern. Visitors can also enjoy animal encounters, bounce on the bouncy pillows and explore the trick or treat trail.
Ridgeway Farm Pumpkin Festival
Peel Road, Blackpool, FY4 5JX
12th October – 27th October
The Ridgeway Farm Pumpkin Festival is back and it is said to be bigger and better than before! Grab your wellies and come down to meet some of the friendly animals whilst you pick one of the amazing pumpkins. Even better, after picking your own pumpkin you can transport it (in one of the very stylish wheelbarrows) and decorate it.
Early bird tickets are on sale now for just £7.50 for adults and £8.95 for children, including both entry to the farm and a pumpkin.
Pumpkin Picking at Thornton Hall Farm
Thornton-in-Craven, BD23 3TS
5th – 31st October 2023.
There are some creepy goings on at Thornton Hall Farm this Halloween. A spook-tacular family day out, packed with magical adventures – perfect entertainment for the whole family.
Grab your wheelbarrow and pick the perfect pumpkin in the mud free pumpkin patch. Don’t forget to capture a hauntingly perfect Halloween photograph with one of the frightful photo opportunities. Then get creative and carve up the most chilling creation in the dedicated pumpkin carving area!
As well as all the usual farm animal encounters and indoor/outdoor play.
Visit Thornton Hall Farm if you dare. Book your tickets …. before it’s too late!
Bowland Wild Boar Park
Chipping, Preston. PR3 2HB
19th – 27th October
There’s plenty of Halloween activities taking place at Bowland Wild Boar Park this October including Pumpkin Picking and carving, fancy dress competitions, scavenger hunts, face painting and much more.
More information coming soon…
Pumpkins & Picnics
Ribble Valley Retreat
12th – 26th October
Pumpkins & Picnics returns to Ribble Valley Retreat this autumn. Bring a picnic and head down to enjoy some seasonal family fun including Pumpkin Picking, crafts, carving, dress-up corner and even a spooky trail. Tickets start from just £3!
Cackles and Pumpkins at Affinity: Pumpkin Picking and Decorating
Affinity
26th October
Get ready for real hocus pocus this Halloween at Affinity Lancashire! The Cackles and Pumpkins events throughout half term and in the run up to Halloween offer a huge selection of things to do and on Saturday 26th October visitors can pick their very own pumpkin and decorate it at the free Little Cod session.
Pumpkin Picking
Billy Bobs Parlour
Weekends in October
Whether you’re on the hunt for the biggest, roundest pumpkin in the patch, a teeny-tiny one for the kids, or one of those oddball, lumpy pumpkins that’ll turn heads on the porch, Billy Bob's has got you covered! Plus, they have lots of fall photo spots, perfect for snapping those Insta-worthy family pics.
Pick Your Pumpkin at Brickhouse Farm
Brickhouse Farm
26th October
The homegrown pumpkins at Brickhouse Farm are ready to pick! Head along to the farm to jump on the tractor to get to the patch.
If that's not enough to get you into the Halloween mood, check out more of the exciting Halloween events happening across Lancashire this October by clicking here.
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At Mrs Dowsons Farm Park they are passionate about giving their visitors the opportunity to see, touch and engage with their friendly farm animals, explore the countryside and experience a real working farm.
Set on the borders of Lancashire, Thornton Hall Country Park is an award-winning, family-run, working farm and leisure attraction. Open year-round, the park offers enriching activities and entertainment for all ages and abilities, from babies to grandparents, providing a fun-filled day out.
Windmill Animal Farm is a great family day out, offering visitors the chance to experience the every day running of an actual working farm, while still having the chance to watch, feed and touch the animals.
This is a real hands-on experience, loved by children and adults alike. Don't worry if it's raining there's lots undercover too and plenty of free parking. Come and meet the animals including pygmy goats, Kune-Kune pigs, reptiles, bunnies and guinea pigs, plus lots more.
Ridgway Farm is a place to learn about food, farming and the environment. A working dairy farm set in a traditional orchard.
Visit Bowland Wild Boar Park, situated in the Forest of Bowland, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Packed with adventure for the whole family. See the animals, explore their habitats and meet their smaller residents in the animal petting area.
If you are looking for luxury glamping with spectacular scenery in a great location, look no further.
With new stock arriving daily, your trip to Affinity Lancashire will always be worthwhile, so visit today to see how much you can save. It's no wonder that it's one of the area's most loved destinations and Lancashire’s number one for outlet shopping.
Family run luxurious holiday cottages set in 6 beautiful acres of stunning Lancashire countryside, yet only 10 miles from Blackpool Tower. All cottages have been purpose built and specialised for many types of disabilities, many featuring hot tubs.
Looking for a trip out where the whole family can get their kicks? Billy Bob’s sure is that place.
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