Don’t forget to check out our blog posts for all the fun October half term (Halloween) Events in BCP as well as plenty of fantastic October Half Term Activities and Bonfire Night Events that are happening in the area.
Parley Pumpkin PatchAddress: Baskets & Blooms Garden Centre, 392 Christchurch Road, Parley, BH22 8SW.
Pick your own pumpkins or choose from our carefully harvested produce. There is also face painting (extra charge) available.
Open weekends from 7. October and then all week (from the 21. October). 9.30AM to 5PM, whatever the weather.
No booking required and free parking as well as refreshments to purchase from a food van. (Dogs on leads are welcome).
Address: Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, BH16 6EU.
The Pumpkin Pick at Farmer Palmer’s is running across October Half Term week.
The picturesque pumpkin patch will be opened for a few hours each day during half term so you can pick a pumpkin with your little ones. There will be props and mini-wheelbarrows in the field fit you want to get that perfect shot of your little one!
Normal admission prices apply to the farm park.
Address: Lyndhurst Rd, BH23 7DS.
Opening late September the Cat and Fiddle PYO is a very popular choice for families to pick some pumpkins. The farm often has spooky late night hours and there is plenty of choice in the large fields.
There is no need to book, bring a torch and find your pumpkins. There is free parking, cafe and toilets on site.
Address: Verwood, BH21 8NQ.
Open every day, 10am – 5pm
A quiet and beautiful location for pumpkin picking with a big selection to choose from!
No booking required and parking is free, you only pay for what you pick.
Adress: Station Rd, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JG.
Open daily from 21. – 29 October 2023, 9am – 4pm
During the week we’re serving up PYO pumpkins, pumpkin carving, marshmallows around the fire pit, hot and cold drinks, cakes and soup. At the weekends join us for face-painting, tractor rides, pumpkin carving and creative play in the craft tent.
Address: Longclose Farm, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, DT11 0BU.
Open 14. October 2023 between 10am-4pm.
On the opening weekend there will be a Craft Fair Weekend. There are a mix of varieties which produce a lovely variation of different sized orange and white pumpkins.
There is free entry to the farm for pumpkin picking.
Lectenbury FarmAddress: Soldiers Road, Norden, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5DU.
Open daily from October between 10am – 5pm.
Located near Corfe Castle Lectenbury Farm is a great place to PYO pumpkins in all shapes and sizes!
No booking required but it does get rather busy on the weekends so go early or under the week if possible.
Address: West Farm, Bincombe, Weymouth, DT3 5PS.
Dates: 7./8. October, 14./15. October & 21.-28.October 2023 Opening Time: 10am – 4pm.
Don your wellies and come for a lovely autumnal day out to do some pumpkin picking check out the Haunted House and lots more.
No booking required.
Address: Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, DT2 8NP.
Dates: 7./8., 14./15. and 22. 28./29. October 2023
Lots of family fun to be had with plenty of pumpkins to choose from at Dewflock Farm this year. Have fun in the barn with bouncy castle, face painting and straw play, meeting the goats & head into the maize maze. Try your hand at carving and then feed the pigs your leftover pumpkin pulp, they will love it! Plus Mini Landies on site for some driving fun (extra charge). Indoors & Outdoors Event.
Wood fired pizzas & hot dogs also available. Tickets £6 (Under 3’s free). Booking essential – head to their FB page for the ticket link.
Address: Gorcombe Farm, DT11 9AG.
Dates: Open from 1. October 2023 Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday 9am – 5pm.
The whole family will be entertained with an array of extras to get you all in the mood for the spooky Halloween festivities. There is pumpkin picking and you can try to find Gareth the Gorcombe Gremlin who is causing a little bit of havoc! There is even a reward given if you find him! Dont forget your wellies!
Cash only please – there is a cashpoint just down the road at Tesco (DT11 9PU) and there is no need to book. Well behaved dogs are welcome on short leads.
Fordingbridge Pumpkin PasturesAddress: Ringwood Rd, Slip Road, Fordingbridge SP6 1AN.
Wrap up warm and bring your wellies to find your perfect pumpkin to bring home. Entry is free and there is lots of free parking as well as refreshments and toilets on side .
There is also plenty of spooky Halloween activities like the Halloween maze, trails, crafts and a very spooky twilight maze check out more info here.
Address: Strawberry Fields, Lymington SO41 8PT.
Pumpkin Patch (FREE ENTRY) plus free activities like Pumpkin Bowling, Pumpkin Noughts and Crosses plus many more! Additional paid activities (starting from £10 when booking online) like the Pumpkin Catapult Challenge & Pumpkin Patch Zorbing.
Address: Fordingbridge Road, Alderholt SP6 3BE.
Dates: Starting 6. October every weekend in October – Saturdays 10am-4pm, Sundays 10am-3.30pm
Get yourself some Pumpkins and go on the Wolvercroft Pumpkin Train! The cost is just £1 per person, which all goes to the Lullaby Trust.
