Visiting pumpkin farms is one of our autumn highlights. The kids dress up in their Halloween finery and we head to our local pumpkin patch where there’s an astonishing collection of gourds in all shapes, sizes and colours – perfect for decorating our doorstep.
Read on for where to find pumpkin patches around Devon this year. Lots are free to visit but please spend some money while you are there. Buying a pumpkin or two to support local farms is a fair exchange for some lovely autumnal family photos.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Sadly some patches have not been able to open this year as the weather has not been with them. Others are opening earlier than usual. I’m keeping my eye out for updates but please check your local patch’s website or social media before you travel to avoid disappointment.
To help you find where to pick pumpkins near you, I’ve split this guide into South, North, East, Mid and West Devon.
You might also like my post about what’s on in Devon this Halloween.
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PYO Pumpkins in South Devon
Here’s where to find pumpkin farms in South Devon:
Pumpkin patch at Pennywell Farm
What’s on: enjoy the usual Pennywell Farm activities, rides and animal encounters, plus seasonal picture opportunities, pick up a pumpkin and explore the pumpkin trail. There’s prizes to be won too! Dress up as a scarecrow to receive a treat when you arrive.
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When: 27 September to 2 November 2025
Admission: included in entry price for Pennywell Farm. Tickets must be booked in advance. Find out how to get seven days admission for the price of one!
Where: Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0LT
Find out more and book tickets on the Pennywell Farm website.
Pips Pick Your Own, Yealmpton
What’s on: simply pick your own pumpkins. Wheel barrows are available. The patch opens in October but more details will be announced in September so keep an eye on Pip’s Facebook page.
When: from 1 October 2025
Admission charge: FREE
Where: Kitley Farm, Yealmpton, Plymouth, PL8 2LT.
Find out more on the Pips Pick Your Own website.
Terawhiti Farm, South Milton – CANCELLED
UPDATE: 9/9/25: Sadly Terawhiti Farm has had to cancel its patch because this year’s hot summer has affected its crop. It will return in 2026.
Find out more on the South Devon pumpkin patch website.
Devon Pumpkin Picking in Paignton
What’s on: there’s a lot more than pumpkin picking on at this new patch in Paignton. Pick you own, take part in the Golden Pumpkin Competition, have a family photoshoot and enjoy homemade refreshments.
When: open 10am to 4pm on weekends from 4 to 19 October and daily from 25 to 31 October 2025
Admission charge: FREE
Where: Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7BH
Find out the latest information on the pumpkin picking website.
Dawlish Pumpkin Patch
What’s on: Smallacombe Organics are hosting an eco-conscious pumpkin patch in the field next to the Smuggler’s Inn with a huge variety of pumpkins of different sizes, shapes, and colours. There will also be fun family-activities, spots for autumnal photos and organic produce on sale. Wellies are a must!
When: 25 to 31 October 2025
Admission charge: FREE
Where: Next to the Smuggler’s Inn, What3Words: ///spite.crunch.purse
Find out more on the Dawlish pumpkin patch website.
Here’s some more things to do in Dawlish while you’re there.
Pumpkin Picking in Newton Abbot
What’s on: there’s a lot more than pumpkin picking on at this patch in Bickington. Pick you own, take part in the Golden Pumpkin Competition, have a family photoshoot and enjoy homemade refreshments.
When: 10am to 4pm on weekends from 4 to 12 and daily from 18 to 31 October 2025
Admission charge: FREE
Where: Bickington, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6LH
Find out the latest information on the pumpkin picking website.
Aune Valley Funky Pumpkin Fest,
What’s on: PYO pumpkins at Aune Valley’s farm shop. There will also be food and drink, games and other activities on selected dates over half term including photo shoots. Two free Halloween parties take place from 12pm to 2pm on 25 October and 2pm to 4pm on 26 October.
When: 18 to 19 October and daily from 25 to 31 October 2025
Admission charge: FREE
Where: Loddiswell Farm Shop, Rake Farm, Loddiswell TQ7 4DA
Find out more on Instagram.
Shute Fruit and Produce, Teignmouth
What’s on: pick your own seasonal vegetables and fruits at Shute Farm. What’s available changes monthly so keep an eye on the farm’s website to see when pumpkins become available this year.
When: Open until the end of October, whether permitted. Check the website before you travel as the PYO offer changes every day.
Admission charge: FREE
Where: Shute Farm, Bishopsteignton, Teignmouth, TQ14 9PN
Keep an eye on the ‘picking today‘ page of the Shute website for the latest information.
Pumpkin picking in North Devon
Here’s where to find North Devon pumpkin patches:
Pumpkin patch and twilight trail at The Mole Resort in Umberleigh
The Mole Resort in Umberleigh has North Devon’s largest display of pumpkins at the resort’s pumpkin patch. Pick your perfect gourd and enjoy a twilight trail. There are plenty of other Halloween activities happening at the resort which are bookable separately.
When: 4pm to 6pm daily until 31 October 2025
Admission charge: £11.55 per child and accompanying adults go free.
Where: Chittlehamholt, Umberleigh EX37 9HD
Find out more and book activities through The Mole Resort website.
The BIG Sheep’s pumpkin patch
What’s on: Book tickets for The Big Sheep theme park and you’ll have access to its pumpkin patch as well as plenty of other spooky activities including a monsters ball, fancy dress competitions and a witches flying school.
When: 18 to 20 October, 22 and 24 October and then 25 October to 1 November 2025
Admission charge: standard theme park admission charges apply.
Where: Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP
Find out more and book tickets on The BIG Sheep website.
Weston Farm pumpkin picking
What’s on: pumpkin picking, carving, face painting, feed the pigs, hot food and drink. There’s toilet facilities for visitors.
When: 25 to 29 October 2025
Admission charge: FREE
Where: Weston Farm, East Knowstone, EX36 4ED. What3words: ///many.needed.intensely
Find out more about pumpkins at Weston Farm.
Pumpkin patch at Quince Honey Farm in South Molton
What’s on: the pumpkins are ripening at Quince Honey Farm. Bring your wellies and a bag for your pumpkins and enjoy a tromp around the fields.
When: 27 to 30 October 2025
Admission charge: Free entry, no need to book. Pay per pumpkin on the day.
Where: Quince Honey Farm, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3RD
Find out more on the Quince Honey Farm website.
If you know of any more pumpkin patches in North Devon drop me a line and I’ll add them!
Pick pumpkins in Mid Devon
There’s loads of pumpkin farms to pick you own in Mid Devon:
Orway Farm, Cullompton
What’s on: 15 varieties of pumpkins have been planted this year so their will be a colourful crop of pumpkins ready to greet you.
As well as gourds there’s tractors to play on, animals to meet and refreshments to help you refuel.
When: weekends from 11 to 19 October and then 25 to 30 October 2025
Admission charge: FREE
Where: Kentisbeare, Cullompton, EX15 2EY
Find out more on the Orway Farm website.
Jolly Pumpkin, Silverton
What’s on: the pumpkins are ripening at Jolly Farm. Details of this year’s patch and a brand new webiste are coming soon!
When: weekends from 11 to 19 October and then daily from 25 to 31 October 2025
Admission charge: £2 per person. Under 2s FREE
Where: The Jolly Group Fields, Silverton , Exeter
Find out more on the Jolly Pumpkin Facebook page.
Halberton Court Farm Shop, Tiverton
What’s on: come and pick your perfect pumpkin and indulge in a treat from there farm shop’s The Swans Neck Cafe.
When: Open from 6 September 2025, Monday to Saturday (closed Sundays)
Admission charge: FREE
Where: High Street, Halberton, Tiverton EX16 7AW
Find out more on the Halberton Court Farm Shop website.
Coldharbour Mill in Uffculme
What’s on: Coldharbour Mill is hosting its Halloween Steam Up including live music, a best dressed competition, pick your own pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating station, Halloween ghoul hunt, potion making and spooky crafts.
When: 26 October 2025
Admission charge: normal admission charges apply. Book your tickets online in advance and get a 15 percent discount.
Where: Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3EE
Find out more and book on the Coldharbour Mill website.
PYO Pumpkins in East Devon
Find pumpkin patches at these East Devon farms and attractions:
Pick Your Own Pumpkins Exeter, Exminster
What’s on: lots of activities including laser clay shooting, monster truck rides and inflatables as well as catering on site with hot food and drinks.
When: weekends of 11 to 12, 18 to 19 October and daily from 25 to 31 October 2025.
Admission charge: FREE
Where: Days-Pottle Lane, Exminster, EX6 8BB
Find out more on the Pick Your Own Pumpkins Exeter website.
Darts Farm, Topsham
What’s on: this year’s Pumpkin Festival at Darts Farm will have more than 12,000 pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. As well as the PYO patch there will be displays, entertainment and plenty of delicious food.
When: weekends 11 to 12 and 18 to 19 October and daily from 25 to 31 October 2025.
Admission charge: Early bird price £3.50. Book online in advance
Where: Topsham, EX3 0QH
Keep an eye on the Darts Farm website for more details.
Crealy Adventure Park and Resort, Exeter
What’s on: Expect Halloween shows in the arena, the Creaky Hotel, a live scarecrow maze and a free pumpkin for every child.
When: 10am to 5pm on 18 to 19 October and 25 to 31 October 2025
Admission charge: standard theme park admission charges apply.
Where: Sidmouth Road, Exeter, EX5 1DR
Find out more on the Crealy website.
Castlewood Farm near Axminster
What’s on: As well as picking your perfect pumpkin have a go at the scavenger hunt, ride the barrel train and enjoy the various children’s activities. There’s also food and drink.
When: from 10am to 3pm, 24 to 31 October 2025
Admission charge: FREE
Where: Castlewood farm, Musbury, near Axminster, EX13 8SS
Find out more on the Castlewood Farm Instagram.
West Town Farm, Ide
What’s on: West Town Farm’s annual pumpkin day includes a patch where you can pick out and buy a groud, a spooky trail, pumpkin carving and lots of other family fun.
When: 10am to 12pm and 12pm to 2pm timed entry on 25 October 2025 only
Admission charge: adults £3, children £1.50, under 3s free
Where: Ide, Exeter, EX2 9TG
Find out more and buy tickets on the West Town Farm website.
Go Pumpkin picking in West Devon
Pick up a pumpkin at this spot in West Devon:
Pumpkin Fest at Strawberry Fields, Lifton Farm
What’s on: Pumpkin Fest returns to Lifton Farm with lots of family fun from pumpkin picking and carving, to a magic show and barrel train. Dogs on leads are allowed.
A creepy carnival maize maze will also be open but you must book separate tickets for this.
New for 2025 is Pumpkin Nights on selected evenings.
When: weekends from 4 to 19 October and daily from 25 to 31 October 2025.
Admission charge: £2.50 to £4 per person. Book your timed entry online
Where: Strawberry Fields, Lifton, PL16 0DE
See the Lifton Farm website for booking and more information.
Sam’s Pumpkin Patch, North Tawton
What’s on: pick your own pumpkins and indulge in some treats from the barbecue and refreshment stalls.
When: open 10am to 4pm on weekends from 12 to 20 October and daily from 26 to 31 October 2025
Admission charge: FREE
Where: The Barton, North Tawton, EX20 2BB Devon
Keep an eye on the Sam’s Pumpkin Patch Facebook page for the latest information.
If you fancy picking up a pumpkin or two to turn into a jack-o-lantern and or try out a tasty recipe using the spoils.
Where to find pumpkin patches in Devon
Here’s a handy map to help you locate all these pumpkin patches. Please note: some patches are in o best directions.
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If you liked this guide you might also want to check out my post about family-friendly farm shops in Devon.
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ros
Saturday 9th of September 2023
Are there any organisations that help people with disabilities and without cars to get to these wonderful places? If you could point me to any volunteering charities, I would be most grateful.
Claire Hall
Monday 11th of September 2023
Hi Ros, the best people to ask would be Living Options Devon. They may be able to help or put you in touch with a business that can support you: https://www.livingoptions.org/contact-us/