Pick a perfect pumpkin at one of these Hampshire PYO farms and get the tools ready to do some epic pumpkin carving just in time for Halloween.
Sunnyfields Farm
Modelled as more of a Pumpkin experience than a Pumpkin picking event, Pumpkin Time will consist of displays that house thousands of Pumpkins and other autumnal vegetation such as squashes and several varieties of cucurbits for you to pop into your wheelbarrow and take pictures amongst.
Booking in advance is essential, and tickets cost £4.50 per person (with the exception of under 2's and carers). Dogs are also welcome to the field but must remain on their lead at all times.
When: Various dates from 1st to 31st October
Where: Jacob's Gutter Ln, Southampton SO40 9FX
More information: www.sunnyfields.ticketsrv.co.uk/pumpkin-time
Steve Harris Farms PYO
This third-generation family-run farm is a favourite in Fareham, with many crops to choose from over the summer and well into autumn. Head over to the fields and pick perfect pumpkins ready to carve for Halloween or turn into scrumptious comfort food.
When: October, dates to be confirmed
Where: Meon Bye Farm, Triangle Ln, Titchfield, Fareham PO14 4HB
More information: www.facebook.com/SteveHarrisPYO
Hollam Nurseries
Specialists in PYO strawberries and pumpkins, Hollam Nurseries have been in the farming business since 1961. This year expect lots of plump orange pumpkins ready to pick and carve with the kids.
When: October, dates to be confirmed
Where: Hollam Nurseries, 348 Titchfield Rd, Fareham PO14 3EU
More information: www.facebook.com/HollamNurseries
Sopley Farm
Nestled on the edge of the New Forest and on the border between Hampshire and Dorset, you will find the charming Sopley Farm. People flock to Sopley from all over when autumn arrives, and this year will be no different.
When: Pumpkins expected from late September. Open 7 days a week between 10 am and 4/5 pm
Where: Derritt Ln, Sopley, Christchurch BH23 7AZ
More information: www.dantanners.co.uk/sopley-farm
Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures
Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures always go above and beyond the usual Pick Your Own Pumpkins format, and this year you can expect fun and games and a special fireworks display on Saturday, 29th of October, to close out the PYO season.
When: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October and Saturday 15th to Friday 28th October
Where: Ringwood Rd, Slip Road, Fordingbridge SP6 1AN
More information: www.pumpkinpastures.co.uk
Rotherwick Patch
The team at Rotherwick Patch are back for their third year of PYO pumpkins and despite being fairly new to the game they have already become one of the best places in Hampshire for the fun Halloween tradition.
Dogs are welcome as long as they remain on their leads.
Where: Frog Ln, Hook RG27 9BE
When: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October and Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th October
More information: www.facebook.com/rotherwickpumpkins
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