Fancy picking your own pumpkin this spooky season? Read about our top spots around the North East which are inviting families to take part in the popular activity during the run-up to Halloween – just remember your wellies!
Adventure Valley, Durham
Date(s): 16th-17th & 23rd-31st October 2021
Prices: Pumpkin Festival activities are included with general admission
Booking & Further Details: https://www.adventurevalley.co.uk/october-pumpkin-festival/
Atley Hill, Northallerton
Date(s): 9th-10th, 16th-17th & 23rd-31st October 2021
Prices: Free entry in to the field, pay for what you pick
Booking & Further Details: https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Farm/Atley-Hill-PYO-Pumpkins-1144693139007454/
Baydale Pumpkin Patch, Darlington
Date(s): 8th-10th, 15th-17th & 22nd-31st October 2021
Prices: Free entry in to the field, pay for what you pick
Booking & Further Details: https://www.facebook.com/baydalepumpkinpatch/
Brocksbushes, Corbridge
Date(s): 2nd-3rd, 9th-10th & 16th-31st October 2021
Prices: £2p/p entry in to the field, pay for what you pick
Booking & Further Details: https://www.brocksbushes.co.uk/2021/08/13/pick-your-own-pumpkins-2021/
Brockwell Farm Garden Nursery, Lanchester
Date(s): 10th-31st October 2021
Prices: Free entry in to the field, pay for what you pick
Booking & Further Details: https://www.facebook.com/Brockwellfarm/
Down At The Farm, Houghton-Le-Spring
Date(s): 23rd-31st October 2021
Prices: Pumpkin Week activities are included with general admission plus the cost of your pumpkin
Booking & Further Details: https://www.downatthefarm.co.uk
East Grange, Durham
Date(s): 15th-31st October 2021
Prices: £5 per car entry in to the field (this is redeemable), pay for what you pick
Booking & Further Details: https://www.eastgrange.com/pumpkins
Hall Hill Farm, Lanchester
Date(s): 16th-17th & 23rd-31st October 2021
Prices: Pumpkin activities are included with general admission plus the cost of your pumpkin
Booking & Further Details: https://www.hallhillfarm.co.uk/spooky-halfterm/e7
Laverock Hall Farm, Blyth
Date(s): 9th-10th, 16th-17th & 23rd-24th October 2021
Prices: Free entry in to the field, pay for what you pick
Booking & Further Details: https://facebook.com/events/s/pick-your-own-pumpkins-with-la/164881649077408/
Newham Grange Farm, Middlesbrough
Date(s): 23rd-29th October 2021
Prices: Pumpkin activities are included with general admission plus the cost of your pumpkin
Booking & Further Details: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk
Pontac Pumpkins, Redcar
Date(s): 16th-30th October 2021
Prices: £10 per car entry in to the field (this is redeemable), pay for what you pick
Booking & Further Details: https://www.pontacpumpkins.co.uk
Spilmans, Thirsk
Date(s): 2nd-3rd, 9th-10th, 16th-17th & 22nd-31st October 2021
Prices: £5p/p entry in to the field (this is redeemable), pay for what you pick
Booking & Further Details: https://www.spilmans.co.uk/pyo-pumpkins/
Sunderland Training & Education Farm, Sunderland
Date(s): 26th October 2021
Prices: £5 per child
Booking & Further Details: https://www.facebook.com/SunderlandTrainingandEducationFarm/
Tweddle Farm, Blackhall Colliery
Date(s): 23rd-31st October 2021
Prices: Pumpkin Party activities are included with general admission plus the cost of your pumpkin
Booking & Further Details: https://www.tweddlefarm.co.uk
The Veg Hut, Alnwick
Date(s): 23rd October 2021 until sell out
Prices: Pay for what you pick
Booking & Further Details: https://www.facebook.com/theveghut/
Walby Farm, Crosby-On-Eden
Date(s): 11th-31st October 2021
Prices: Pumpkin picking is included with general admission
Booking & Further Details: https://orders.walbyfarmpark.co.uk/book/get-your-tickets/pumpkin-picking-events/135
Pumpkin Carving Tips
• Cut the “lid” from the base – the cutout holds the tea light and the pumpkin can be easily placed on top
• An electric whisk is fantastic at loosening the pulp
• Use a template for your design
• A light dusting of cinnamon inside the pumpkin creates the most amazing smell
• Revive a shrivelled pumpkin with a cold water soak
When PYO pumpkins, if you find any of the smaller edible varieties, grab it and make this – it’s delicious https://northeasteats.home.blog/tag/pumpkin-recipes/
For other Halloween events taking place throughout the region, check out https://northeasteats.home.blog/2021/09/01/halloween-2021-events-with-tickets-available-to-book-now/
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