Visiting local pumpkin patches is growing in popularity each year. Autumn is my favourite season and so pumpkin picking is a tradition we love to do each year, during the October half term. Schools will soon be breaking up so I thought I'd do a round up of local pumpkin patches/events around Gainsborough, Lincolnshire and the surrounding areas. Some places not only offer pumpkin patches but other activities for you to enjoy together as a family too. I've added links where I can and all of them work out open dates wise for half term.
94 High Street, Blyton, Gainsborough, DN21 3LA
Over at Blyton Ice Cream, you will be able to not only pick your own pumpkin and carve it on site but also make your own ice cream sunde! This is all for £9.50 per child. If you want to just visit the pumpkin patch it's £5.50 per child and you can add an ice cream cup for an extra £3 per child. Why not stay for a meal as well? They have a menu filled with delicious and filling meals suitable for the whole family including weekly specials. The kids meals can be added on for an extra £4 per child.
Bransby Horses, Bransby, Lincoln, LN1 2PH
Head over to Bransby Horses to support their rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules this Halloween. Enjoy free admission where as well as their pumpkin patch you can also enjoy walks around the site, meet the resident equines, plus the kids can enjoy the play park. If you wish to purchase a pumpkin they are £3 each no matter the size. There is also a visitor centre and cafe that's open for breakfast and lunch. Plus they sell delicious homemade cakes.
3.Williamson’s Farm Shop
Thonock Lane Farm, Gainsborough, DN21 3HP
Williamson's Farm Shop is a family run farm with a farm shop on the outskirts of Gainsborough. They sell a wide range of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Head over to their pumpkin patch where all their pumpkins are grown on site. Pumpkins start at as little as £1.
Grange Lane, Grayingham, Gainsborough, DN21 4JD
Visit behind the garden wall if you dare! The pumpkin patch is free and you pay for what you pick or for £5 you can also enjoy the following:
Sid and the Cursed Pirates Giant Maze, Two spooky mini mazes,Monster High Woodland Walk, Carving Station,, Ghoulish Garden Safari and the Jumping Pillow (weather depending. Also at Uncle Henry's you will find the farmers den outside play area, cafe that serves breakfast and lunch, as well as their farm shop.
Rand Farm Park, Rand, Market Rasen, LN8 5NJ
Bring the whole family for a farm-tastic day out! Meet friendly farm animals, explore both indoor and outdoor play areas and wander through the pumpkin patch filled with actor-led entertainment and fun activities. The pumpkin festival is more pricer than some of the other pumpkin patches mentioned however includes admission to the farm all day and a free standard sized pumpkin is also included in the price per child. They also do a toddler pumpkin festival and night time pumpkin festival.
Caistor Rd, South Kelsey, Market Rasen LN7 6PR
Hall farm park is a small family run farm where you can meet their friendly animals, explore the play areas and sample delicious local produce in the cafe. Their Pumpkin Patch is only available with admission to the farm which is reasonably priced and you pay for what you pick.
Cliff Road, Spridlington, Market Rasen, LN8 2DN
Pumpkin Bumpkins is a perfect autumn adventure for the whole family. With over 12 varieties of pumpkins available that they grow themselves their pumpkin patch stretches far and wide. The pumpkin patch is free entry with pay what you pick. Wheelbarrows are provided for ease and coffee, crepes and wood fired pizzas will also be available to buy when you visit.
Doddington Hall & Gardens, Main Street, Doddington , Lincolnshire, LN6 4RU
Take your pick at the Doddington Pumpkin Patch this October with thirty different varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds to choose from. Entry to the patch is free with pay what you pick. If you wish to visit the hall and gardens this will be the usual admission price.
9. Lings Farm
Croxby Top, Caistor, Market Rasen, LN7 6BN
Lings Farm have over 5000 different pumpkins to choose from: white ones, green ones, and of course, classic orange! After you’ve picked your pumpkins, take some time to explore the spooky woodland at Lings Farm for the ultimate autumnal outing.
Bell’s Gardening Outlet, Lowfields Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0EE
At Bell’s Pumpkin Patch you can pick your own pumpkins from two large patches. There are over 300 varieties grown on site, from classic orange pumpkins to specialist squashes and great gourds of all different shapes and sizes.There will be carving stations at the patch if you want to get creative - and leave the mess behind! There will also be some brand new photo stations, so you can capture those all important snaps for your socials.
11. Pink Pig Farm
Holme Lane. Scunthorpe. N.Lincs. DN16 3RE
Pink Pig Farm's pumpkin festival includes admission to the farm and use of indoor and outdoor play areas. There are lots of photo opportunities, a free pumpkin with every paying child, a carving barn for you create your masterpiece and Windle the witch will be on hand to teach you how to make potions. Don't forget to also pop into the Farm House Kitchen cafe and playbarn cafe where you will find deliciously spooky food and cakes.