We've found all the best spots in the county to pick your own pumpkin this year.
Pumpkins are synonymous with the change of the season. From Starbucks' Pumpkin Spiced Lattes to a nice home made and hearty soup, there is so much you can do with the cultivated winter squash. For many though, the biggest use of the orange vegetable is carving into Jack-o'-lanterns for October 31st. These spooky creations are popular all over the world now, but did you know they had their origins in Irish traditions and also with our neighbours in Somerset?
Picking your own pumpkin in October can be a great fun activity for the whole family before going home and getting creative. We've found five fantastic places across Cornwall which offer PYO options so you can find the perfect canvas for your spooky design. Watch this space too, as more are soon to be added.
Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm
Pillaton, PL12 6RZ
In the two weeks leading up to Halloween, this popular attracting will be putting on a spooky extravaganza. There is a small fee on entry but it will be well worth it with their great selection of pumpkins just itching to be carved into ghoulish grins.
Eden Project
Bodelva, PL24 2SG
Halloweden is one of the biggest and most fun events of the autumn season in Cornwall. There will be a range of activities and displays to enjoy. During their Pumpkin Weeked, they will be giving away every pumpkin on the property for you to take home and carve.
Dairyland Farm Park
Tressilian Barton, TR8 5AA
Dairyland becomes Scaryland in October with plenty of family friendly activities to get in the Halloween spirit. This will include being able to pick up a pumpkin to take home and even carving opportunities whilst there.
Lobbs Farm Shop
Heligan, PL26 6EN
In previous years, Lobbs' Autumn Fest has been the talk of the town with great fun from tractor rides to photobooths. They should be announcing dates and information about pumpkin picking and more very soon so keep an eye out.
Splatridden Farm
Hayle, TR27 6LH
A delightful working farm between St Ives and Land's End, they open their gates every October to hoards of pumpkin pickers. Choose from a wide range of pumpkins including ghost pumpkins, zombie, and miniature gourds.
Trevaskis Farm
Connor Downs, TR27 5JQ
Throughout the year, Trevaskis sell a huge variety of fruit and vegetables that will tingle your taste buds. They remain open in October just for the pumpkin season and offer a great way to while away a couple of hours. There is also a lovely farm shop and restaurant on site if you need any extras to go with your next pumpkin culinary creation.
