Pumpkin picking Derby: The best pumpkin patches in and around Derby
The spooky season is almost upon us
Farms in and around Derby have been quietly preparing for Halloween throughout the summer in preparation for pumpkin picking season.
Each year farms open their gates to families looking to choose their own pumpkin to decorate ready for Halloween - and this year is no different.
Here is everything you need to know about the pumpkin patches local to Derby - have we missed any? If we have please email [email protected] and we'll update the listing below.
Mr Pumpkin at Lime Farm
Mr Pumpkin is just 4 miles outside Derby City centre at Lime Farm (Mansfield Road, Morley, Derby DE7 6JU), where almost 90,000 pumpkin seeds were planted and are now ripening ready for visitors in October.
Due to high numbers of visitors and to minimise queues, Mr Pumpkin operates a ticket only system, with tickets now available for dates and times between Sunday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
During the harvest visitors will also be able to enjoy the farm's pumpkin trail, bungees, tea cups and bouncy castle. Tickets are from £2.50 for adults and children between 3-15 years-old are free.
You can find out more and book tickets at the Mr Pumpkin website.
Toddler pumpkin picking at Bluebells Dairy
Bluebells Dairy (Brunswood Farm, Locko Road, Derby. DE21 7AR) are hosting a toddler takeover from October 9 until October 27, 2023.
The ticket event is £10 for 1 adults and 1 child and also guarantees free access to the pumpkin village, where visitors can meet animals and enjoy the play areas.
Pumpkins are priced from £1 to £8 each.
The farm is also hosting sensory friendly pumpkin sessions between October 15 and 22, 2023.
You can find out more and book tickets at the Bluebells Dairy website.
Ashover Family Farm
The farm in Eastwood Lane, Ashover, Chesterfield, S45 0BD, has grown over 40,000 pumpkins and is open from September 30 until October 31, 2023.
The patch will be open from 10am until 4pm each day and no booking is necessary.
You can find out more and book tickets at the Ashover Farm website.