Where to Go Pumpkin Picking in Cornwall 2024

Get into the spirit of spooky season by going pumpkin picking in Cornwall this October!

Wondering where to go pumpkin picking in Cornwall? Read on to discover a local pumpkin patch for a fun-filled autumnal outing with your family. 

We have also put together a handy list of tips on how to choose a pumpkin, including how to tell if your pumpkin is ripe!

Use our quick links below to view a specific place, or read our full guide to find out where to go pumpkin picking in Cornwall this year…

• Lobbs Autumn Fest Pumpkin Picking
• The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm
• Pumpkin Patch and Carving at Healey’s Cyder Farm
• Pumpkin Fest at Camel Creek Adventure Park
• Scaryland at Dairyland Farm Park
• How to choose a pumpkin

Lobbs Autumn Fest Pumpkin Picking

Address: Lobbs Farm Shop, Heligan, St Ewe, St Austell, PL26 6EN
Dates: Saturday 26th – Thursday 31st October 2024

Lobbs Farm Shop near Mevagissey offers an annual pumpkin-picking event that’s perfect for a pre-Halloween day out.

Tickets cost £10.00 each and you’ll need one ticket per child picking a pumpkin. They will need to be accompanied by at least one adult, and booking is essential as it can get busy. Tickets are only available through Eventbrite.

Included in the ticket price is:

• A tractor and trailer ride
• A pumpkin of your choice
• A hay bale photo booth for a Halloween memento

Finish the day by picking up some goodies from the Lobbs Farm Shop, with 10% off included in your ticket.

The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm

Address: Smeaton Farm, Pillaton, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6RZ
Dates: Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Sat 19th, Sun 20th and Sat 26th – Thurs 31st October 2024

On the edges of the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm.

Located near St Mellion, this pumpkin patch in Cornwall offers the perfect family day out. Tickets cost £5 per person and under 2s go free. Enjoy choosing the perfect pumpkin before taking a walk through the maize maze, complete with a Halloween-themed quiz. You’ll even be able to spot some farm animals too.

Pumpkins are charged at £1 for small ones, £2.50 for medium, and £4 for large ones.

For those looking for something scarier, return on Saturday 26th October for their Halloween Maze of Horrors with live actors and scare scenes to frighten you! Entry costs £16.50 per person.

Go to their website to book your tickets.

Pumpkin Patch & Carving at Healey’s Cyder Farm

Address: Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm, Penhallow, Truro TR4 9LT
Dates: Saturday 19th – Thursday 31st October 2024

Located in Truro, Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm is offering a fun-packed October. Board the haunted Vintage Tractor as it takes you to the pumpkin patch. Pick out your perfect pumpkin before heading over to the Rattler Bar to get creative, where you’ll transform your picks into spooky pumpkins at their family carving workshop.

Adults can even swap their pumpkins for a pint of Cyder.

Pumpkin Fest at Camel Creek Adventure Park

Address: Camel Creek Adventure Park, Tredinnick, Wadebridge, PL27 7RA
Dates: Saturday 19th – Thursday 31st October 2024

This October, join the Camel Creek team at their hotly anticipated Pumpkin Fest. It’s the perfect autumnal day out filled with pumpkins, photo opportunities, and cosy seasonal vibes. Explore the entire park, from their pumpkin patch where every child will receive a FREE pumpkin to their house of horrors and live spooky entertainment.

Advanced bookings are highly recommended to avoid disappointment and can be booked here. Take a look at their website for more details regarding Pumpkin Fest.

Scaryland at Dairyland Farm Park

Address: Tresillian Barton, Newquay, TR8 5AA
Dates: Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024

Scaryland returns for another year of spooktacular activities. This children’s attraction near Newquay runs a weeklong events schedule combining Halloween crafts and activities with the chance to pick your own pumpkin.

You can also enjoy the farm and take a look at all the farmyard animals. It’s the ideal day out for the whole family!

How to choose a pumpkin

During your Cornwall pumpkin-picking adventures, you’ll need to know what to look for when choosing your pumpkin.

How to tell if a pumpkin is ripe:

• A ripe pumpkin should have a firm rind
• Look for a strong colour all over
• The exterior should be hard enough to resist denting when you press your fingernail to it

Top Tip: Tap on the rind and listen for a nice hollow thump sound like a drum!

How to harvest a pumpkin

• Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the thick stem.
• Cut the stem around 3 or 4 inches from the top of the pumpkin – a longer stem helps ward off decay.
• Carry your pumpkin from the bottom rather than the stem to avoid damaging the stem.
• If you damage or break off the stem, it can expose the pumpkin to rot, pests and disease more easily.

Whether you’re seeking the main ingredient to a pumpkin pie, or after the perfect pumpkin to carve, there’s plenty of fun to be had pumpkin picking in Cornwall!

Enjoy this autumnal activity on a self-catered stay in Cornwall with Cornish Cottage Holidays. From cosy, romantic cottages to large family houses, you’re sure to find the perfect stay for you!

Pumpkin picking in Cornwall is just one of the many fun things to do in October in Cornwall. Discover some of the best walks in Cornwall so you can soak up the idyllic autumnal scenery of the region.

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