There’s something wonderfully autumnal about heading out to a pumpkin patch, wheelbarrow in hand, and searching through rows of pumpkins for the one you’ll take home to carve. From free-to-enter farm patches to full Halloween experiences with tractor rides, mazes and farm animals, Cornwall has plenty of ways to enjoy pumpkin picking this October.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed afternoon at a farm, a family-friendly Halloween adventure or somewhere to make a proper day of it, here are some of the best places for pumpkin picking in Cornwall in 2026.
Trevaskis Farm Pumpkin Patch
Trevaskis Farm is getting into the Halloween spirit with its Pumpkin Patch 2026, opening on Saturday 10th October. As well as choosing your own pumpkin, there are new additions to the farm’s spooky outdoor decorations for 2026, making this one for those who like a little extra Halloween atmosphere with their pumpkin picking.
Entry to both the pumpkin patch and farm is free, and there’s plenty to add to your visit. You can explore the farm, visit the animals and make use of the picnic area, while the hut will be open for hot drinks, crepes and ice creams.
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Lobbs Farm Shop Pumpkin Picking
At Lobbs Farm Shop, pumpkin picking is a proper family event, complete with a tractor and trailer ride down to the pumpkin field.
The event runs on selected dates from 17th–31st October 2026, including Saturday 17th, Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th, Thursday 29th, Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October. There are five one-hour time slots each day, starting at 10am, and tickets need to be booked in advance.
Once you reach the field, you can choose your own pumpkin from the hundreds growing there before taking it home to carve. There’s also a hay bale photo booth, mini tractors, trailers and wheelbarrows for transporting your pumpkin, plus the opportunity to meet the farm’s ewes and young lambs.
Tickets are £10 per pumpkin-picking child, with accompanying adults going free. Each ticket also includes a 10% discount voucher for Lobbs Farm Shop and the Farmhouse Kitchen Café, valid until the end of November 2026.
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Strawberry Fields Pumpkin Fest, Lifton
If you’re looking for more than simply picking a pumpkin, Strawberry Fields in Lifton is hosting its Pumpkin Fest throughout October. Described as the biggest pumpkin festival in Devon & Cornwall, the event features a pumpkin patch filled with thousands of homegrown pumpkins ready to pick.
There’s plenty going on beyond the patch, including a barrel train, pumpkin displays, autumn treats, magic shows, circus shows and live music. It’s a full seasonal celebration rather than simply a quick trip to pick up your Halloween pumpkin, so it could be a good option for families wanting to spend more of the day enjoying autumn activities.
The event takes place on 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th and 24th–31st October, with tickets required.
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The Cornish Maize Maze & Fun Farm
For younger children, The Cornish Fun Farm at Smeaton Farm offers a relaxed pumpkin-picking experience with plenty to keep little ones entertained.
Running throughout October on selected dates, the Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch lets children and families wander through the field with a wheelbarrow and choose their own pumpkin. There are different sizes and varieties available, with pumpkins priced according to size.
There’s also a spooky Halloween maze and family-friendly quiz, designed specifically with younger children in mind, so it’s more of a fun autumn adventure than a frightening Halloween experience.
And, of course, there are animals to meet, including goats, sheep, Highland cows, donkeys and alpacas, along with pumpkin displays that make for some lovely autumn photo opportunities.
The event runs from 10.30am–5pm on selected dates from 3rd October through to 31st October. Entry is £6 per person, with under-2s free, and pumpkins range from £1.50 for a munchkin to £4.50 for a large pumpkin.
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Halloween at Healeys
At Healeys, pumpkin picking comes with a distinctly spooky twist. Their Halloween experience combines a haunted vintage tractor ride, pumpkin patch and pumpkin carving session.
Your adventure begins with a spooky tractor ride around the orchard before heading to the pumpkin patch to choose your own pumpkin. You’ll then return to the Rattler Bar, where everything you need to turn your pumpkin into a Halloween masterpiece is provided — and, importantly, the organisers take care of the clean-up afterwards.
Adults can join in the fun too, with the option to swap their pumpkin for a pint of Rattler or Rattler Zero.
The experience runs on 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th and 24th–31st October, with tickets costing £12.50 for ages 4+ and £6.25 for ages 0–3.
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Spooky Creek at Camel Creek
Pumpkin picking is also part of the Halloween fun at Camel Creek, where this year’s Spooky Creek brings seasonal activities to the adventure park.
Running from 17th–18th October and 22nd October–1st November, the event includes a pumpkin patch where every child gets a free pumpkin while stocks last, with additional pumpkins available to purchase.
There’s plenty more to do around the park, too, including spooky selfie spots, a maize maze, family games, a new spooky disco and a new Witches Grotto. The park is also bringing back its Firework Fiesta on Wednesday 28th October.
So, while this isn’t a traditional pick-your-own pumpkin farm, it’s worth considering if you’re looking for a Halloween day out where pumpkin picking is part of a much bigger experience.
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CedarCroft Nurseries, Bodmin
CedarCroft Nurseries in Bodmin is best known for its pick-your-own Christmas trees, but this year it’s branching out into pumpkins too.
From 10th October, visitors will be able to choose from gourds of different sizes and pick their own pumpkins. It could be a good one to keep in mind if you’re looking for somewhere new to try for your autumn pumpkin.
Trevathan Farm
Trevathan Farm is keeping things simple with a free-to-enter pumpkin patch that’s open throughout much of October. From 10th–31st October, visitors can head to the patch, choose their favourite pumpkin and enjoy a wander around the farm while making the most of the autumn season.
Entry to the pumpkin patch is completely free, making this a good option if you’re looking for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip without an admission charge. You can also make a day of your visit with a stop at the Farm Shop, open 9am–4.30pm, or the Restaurant, open 9am–4pm.
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Cargoll Pumpkin Patch, St Newlyn East
For another pumpkin-picking option, head to Cargoll Pumpkin Patch in St Newlyn East, near Newquay. The pop-up patch is open every weekend in October from 10am–4pm, as well as throughout the October half term from 17th–31st October.
There are different varieties of pumpkins to choose from, and you’ll also have the chance to meet the sheep while you’re there. Entry is free, making this another easy option for an autumn outing with the family.
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Make a Day of Pumpkin Picking in Cornwall
One of the nicest things about pumpkin picking is that it doesn’t have to be all about the pumpkin. A visit to a farm or pumpkin patch is a chance to get outside, enjoy the changing colours of autumn and make the most of the season before Halloween arrives.
Some of the patches above are wonderfully simple: choose your pumpkin, have a wander and head home, while others turn pumpkin picking into a full family day out, with tractor rides, animals, mazes, food, entertainment and Halloween activities.
So grab your wellies, find your favourite pumpkin and get ready for some Cornish autumn fun. Just remember to check the individual venue’s latest opening information and booking requirements before setting off, particularly for events with timed tickets or limited availability.
Staying at our self-catering cottages near Truro this autumn? Why not head to one of these pumpkin patches and carve up your pumpkins in our fully equipped kitchens at The Valley to decorate your Cornish holiday cottage for autumn while you stay!
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