Tis the season to go pumpkin picking! Autumn is finally here, bringing us crisp, sunny mornings, crunchy leaves underfoot and plenty of pumpkins in the fields. Everyone seems to love Autumn – it’s such a brilliant time of the year! I’m personally not a fan of Halloween, however I do love pumpkins & squashes. So, I thought I’d put together a comprehensive guide to pumpkin picking in Hampshire!
On another note, if you love all things Autumn (like me) head over to my pal Jaye’s new Hunting for Autumn website – she’s just launched a shop with Autumn themed items from small businesses for sale, plus a newsletter!
Covering Southampton, Hayling Island, the New Forest and the areas inbetween, this guide to pumpkin picking in Hampshire covers all of the places to visit for your Autumn check list.
Pickwell Farm, Southampton
A popular pick-your-own farm on the outskirts of Southampton, Pickwell offer various PYO produce all year round – and pumpkins are, of course, one of their most popular offerings!
They’re open 7 days a week, from 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 4pm on Sundays. Pumpkins will be available for picking from October – I’d recommed visiting early in the morning to avoid the rush!
Find them: Pickwell Farm Shop, Grange Rd, Bursledon, Southampton SO31 8GD
Website: https://www.facebook.com/PickwellFarm/
Sunnyfields Farm, Southampton
Another popular farm in Totton, Southampton (and home to Offbeet, a great vegan restaurant), Sunnyfields are opening up their pumpkin picking fields from Saturday 10th October. They’ve changed the layout this year with bookable arrival slots – tickets are required which are £2 per person. Visit the website below to book your slot!
Find them: Sunnyfields Farm, Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9FX
Website: https://www.sunnyfields.co.uk/
Durleighmarsh Farm, Petersfield
A firm favourite among locals, Durleighmarsh have pick your own fields available all year round for seasonal produce. They’re open 7 days a week, from 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am – 3pm on Sundays.
They haven’t yet announced dates for their pumpkin picking, but they should be available soon!
Find them: Durleighmarsh Farm, Rogate Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5AX
Website: https://www.durleighmarshfarmshop.co.uk/
Rogate Pumpkin Patch, Petersfield
Ordinarily Rogate Pumpkin Patch would hold a big event around Halloween for pumpkin related activities – however, due to current events, they have stripped back their plans this year and are now offering a simple pumpkin picking experience instead.
Find them: ½ mile east of Rogate Village off the A272, Rogate, GU31 5EG
Website: https://rogatepumpkinpatch.com/
Pumpkin Pastures, Fordingbridge
Opening each year for pumpkin picking, Pumpkin Pastures is opening on Saturday 10th October for the weekend, and will be open daily from Saturday 17th October until Saturday 31st October. Parking & entry is free and it looks to be brilliant fun for all.
Find them: Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures, A338 Fordingbridge Slip Road, SP6 1AN.
Website: https://fordingbridgepumpkinpastures.co.uk/
Steve Harris PYO Farm, Titchfield
After a very busy & successful first time opening their sunflower fields earlier this year, Steve Harris PYO will be reopening in October for pumpkin picking. Date and timings are both TBC – but keep an eye on their website for more information soon!
Find them: Triangle Lane, Titchfield, PO14 4HB
Website: http://steveharrispyo.co.uk/website2020/
Hollam Nurseries, Titchfield
A family-run business offering seasonal pick-your-own, Hollam Nurseries have confirmed that they will be reopening in October for pumpkin picking – but the dates are TBC. Keep an eye on their website for updates!
Find them: Hollam Nurseries, 348 Titchfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3EU
Website: https://www.hollamnurseries.co.uk/
Cat & Fiddle Farm, New Forest
Located on the edge of the New Forest, Cat & Fiddle grow a variety of produce – some for pick-your-own and some for their farm shop. They’re open 7 days a week, from 10am to 5pm throughout October.
Find them: Cat & Fiddle Farm, Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7DS
Website: http://www.dantanners.co.uk/cat-and-fiddle-farm.htm
Goodall’s Strawberry Farm, Lymington
Now that strawberry season is finished, Goodall’s will be offering pumpkin picking – dates and times are TBC, but pumpkins will be available in October. Keep an eye on their website below for updates!
Find them: Goodall’s Strawberries, South Baddesley Rd, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5SD
Website: https://goodallsstrawberries.co.uk/
Stoke Fruit Farm Shop, Hayling Island
On the windy road onto Hayling Island you’ll find Stoke Fruit Farm Shop – deceptively small as you park up, but with plenty of fields and a great shop. They are currently figuring out the logistics for opening up their PYO fields, but in the meantime they have plenty of squash & pumpkins available to purchase from the shop. Keep an eye on their website for more information!
Find them: Stoke Fruit Farm Shop, 77 Havant Rd, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0PT
Website: https://www.stokefruitfarm.co.uk/
I hope this guide to pumpkin picking in Hampshire is useful – I’m hoping to head to a few pumpkin patches this Autumn, maybe even cooking up a few pumpkin recipes as well!
Make sure to save this post for later, and if you visit anywhere on this list I’d love to know.
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Fantastic information, and lovely autumn idea…..happens to be my favourite season 🍁