Spooky season is nearly upon us, and as Halloween approaches, everyone wants to get their hands on farm-grown pumpkins for carving and some delightful squashes to make the most hearty of dishes as the days get colder.
These farms in Kent will offer you a great day out with the whole family and some of the tastiest and gargantuan produce around the county.
PYO Pumpkins - Riverside Farmers
Perfect pumpkins of all shapes and sizes and some tasty squash varieties will be pickable from Riverside Farmers PYO Pumpkins this October. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates and some recipes to make the most of your bounty this year.
Where: Beluncle Farm, Stoke Road, Hoo, Rochester ME3 9LU
When: Weekends in October until Half-Term from Monday 24th to Friday 28th October 2022
Country Pumpkins PYO
Enjoy a day full of pumpkin picking, face painting and trekking down the Scarecrow trail at Country Pumpkins PYO on Four WInds Farm. The pumpkins on offer here come in all different shapes, sizes and colours, and pricing ranges from £2 to £10.
It is required that visitors book their tickets in advance for £1 per vehicle with a £0.75 booking fee. Click here to book tickets.
Where: Four Winds Farm, Penshurst Road, Bidborough Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0LL
When: Saturday 22nd to Friday 28th October 2022
www.facebook.com/farmfourwinds
Stanhill Farm
Stock up at Stanhill Farm this October if you are looking for gorgeous giant orange pumpkins to carve; pricing is to be confirmed in the coming weeks, as is the booking system.
Where: The Farm House, Birchwood Rd, Dartford DA2 7HD
When: From Saturday 15th October 2022
Meopham PYO
Grab a sled or wheelbarrow and stock up on Meopham PYO's beautiful pumpkins this Halloween. The onsite Finch Tearooms make for the best spot to refuel and warm up after an epic session of pumpkin picking.
Dogs are welcome if they are well-behaved and remain on a short lead
Where: Ifield Rd, Meopham, Gravesend DA13 0QH
When: Weekends from Saturday 1st to Sunday 30th October 2022
Felderland PYO Farm
Nestled in between some of Kent's most charming and beautiful villages, Deal and Sandwich, you will find this delightful farm. There will be thousands of pumpkins and squash to pick and a family photo station to commemorate the occasion with. Hot drinks and catering will also be present on the premises to keep you going.
Where: 20 Deal Rd, Sandwich, Deal CT14 0BJ
When: From Saturday 15th October - further details to be confirmed
Lower Ladysden PYO
This family-run farm in the picturesque village of Goudhurst is a county favourite; they won Best Farm Shop at our latest edition of the Kent Life Food & Drink Awards in 2020, so make sure you take a peek when visiting and stock up on all the stunning produce they grow.
Asides from the usual daytime pumpkin picking, if you want maximum spooky vibes, then check out the late-night picking sessions on Friday 14th and Friday 21st of October.
Booking tickets in advance is essential. Tickets cost £2.50 per person on standard opening hours and £5 per person for PYO nights. Click here to book tickets.
Where: Winchet Hill, Goudhurst TN17 1JX
When: Opening in October for weekends from Saturday 1st October and then from Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th October 2022.
Pumpkin Moon
With three locations around Kent, there's triple the fun to be had this Halloween with Pumpkin Moon. The picking patches are stocked with plump pumpkins and ready to pick and pose with for a memorable photo.
Also, fancy dress is positively encouraged, so be sure to don your eeriest costumes and head over to the fields for an extra spooky time.
Booking ahead is essential. Tickets cost £2 - £3 per person for entry with a £0.25 booking fee. Book your tickets here.
Where: Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3BE, Lower Rainham Road, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 7TL and Fox Hill, Bapchild, Kent, ME9 9AB
When: Weekends from Saturday 8th October and then from Friday 21st to Sunday 30th October 2022.
Saffery Farm
Saffery Farm is a working farm just outside of Faversham and has been growing pumpkins for around 30 years. Head over for great produce, beautiful scenery and a great day out but don't forget to pack your wellies as things could get a little muddy due to it being a real farm and not just a curated pumpkin patch.
Where: Saffery Farm, Selling, Faversham ME13 9QN
When: Dates to be confirmed
www.facebook.com/Saffery-Farm-PYO-Pumpkins
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