Pumpkin Picking in Mid Devon 2025

Pumpkin picking season is one of Mid Devon’s most beloved autumn traditions. As the fields turn golden and the days grow crisp, families flock to local farms and markets to pick out the perfect pumpkins. Whether you’re after a classic orange carving pumpkin, a quirky variety for decorating, or something tasty to cook with, there’s plenty of choice — and plenty of fun to go with it. Grab your wellies and enjoy a day out filled with seasonal treats, family-friendly activities, and a dash of autumn magic.

What to Expect from Pumpkin Picking in Mid Devon

• Scenic Settings – Enjoy beautiful countryside backdrops as you wander through local farms and fields.

• Variety of Pumpkins – From ghostly white to stripy green, alongside the classic bright orange.

• Family Fun – Expect extras like maize mazes, craft activities, friendly farm animals and child-sized wheelbarrows to help with your haul.

• Seasonal Treats – Many venues offer hot chocolate, pumpkin spiced lattes, and homemade cakes in their cafés.

• Photo Opportunities – The fields of pumpkins make the perfect setting for capturing those autumn family memories.

Where to Pick Your Pumpkins

Orway Porch

• Halberton Court Farm Shop, Halberton
  Pick Your Own Pumpkins is already open! 🎃 The patch is thriving this year and is ready for visitors from 9am–4pm, Monday to Saturday (closed Sundays). No booking needed — just bring your wellies (white trainers not recommended!) and enjoy a wander through the fields. After picking, head to the Swans Neck Café for pumpkin-inspired speciality drinks and tasty seasonal treats.

• Jolly Pumpkin, Silverton
  This popular pumpkin patch has become a go-to autumn day out, with thousands of pumpkins to choose from in all shapes and sizes. You’ll find plenty of family-friendly activities, photo opportunities and a welcoming, festive atmosphere. More details on this year’s patch can be found at jollypumpkin.co.uk.

• Orway Porch Farm, Kentisbeare
  Free entry, no booking and a whole lot of fun! The Orway patch is open on 11–12, 18–19 and 25–31 October. Expect an exclusive dog-friendly area, disabled access, hard-standing car park, farm animals to meet, refreshments and plenty of photo opportunities. It’s a relaxed, affordable day out with something for everyone.

• Quince Honey Farm, Aller Cross
  The pumpkin patch returns 27–30 October, 10am–4pm, with free entry and pay-per-pumpkin. Set apart from the main attraction, it’s perfect for picking and snapping some autumn photos. While you’re there, you can also dive into the Apple & Honey Harvest celebrations — watch apple pressing, see honey extraction, and sample heather honey fresh from the hive. Families can also make the most of the indoor and outdoor Play Hive.

(Check with venues for 2025 dates and details before travelling — some may require pre-booking.)

Pumpkins Without the Wellies

Prefer to keep your feet dry? You can still enjoy the fun of choosing and decorating your own pumpkin at farm shops and markets:

• Thorne’s Farm Shop, Stockleigh Pomeroy – Thorne’s has previously run a popular pumpkin decorating event, where families can pick a pumpkin from the shop and get creative with crafts while enjoying treats from the café. Keep an eye on their pages for this year’s plans.

• Local Farmers’ Markets – You’ll often find farm-fresh pumpkins at Tiverton Pannier Market, Crediton Farmers’ Market and Cullompton Farmers’ Market — perfect for adding to your weekly shop.

Whether you head out to the fields with your wheelbarrow or pick one up from a local farm shop, pumpkin season is the perfect way to celebrate autumn in Mid Devon. With plenty of fun activities, seasonal treats and family photo opportunities, it’s an outing that everyone can enjoy. Don’t forget to share your pumpkin creations with us — we’d love to see them!