Pumpkin Picking in Sheffield
By Sally Walker · Published · Updated Published · Updated
It's that fun time of year where we can don the woollies and get out in the autumnal sunshine for (our favourite tradition) some pumpkin picking.
If you are looking for a full list of 'Pumpkin Picking in Sheffield', then look no further. We have collected all our favourite local patches - plus a few further afield - for you to choose your patch and have the best time.
Pumpkin Picking and Patches in Sheffield
Cannon Hall Farm | Cawthorne
Simple maths: every pumpkin is a flat £3 whatever its size, with no limit. Decorating is free in the indoor crafting zone, which helps on a wet afternoon. Admission also covers the farm's indoor and outdoor playgrounds.
When: Selected dates until Sat 31 Oct. Arrive from 10am; the patch closes at 4pm.
Where: Cannon Hall Farm, Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT
Good to know: One carer goes free with proof (e.g. Blue Badge or DLA/PIP letter).
Wentworth Garden Centre Family Farm | Wentworth
Carving is included, so the scooping and the mess stay at the farm. No booking needed, and two to three hours covers it.
When: Until Sat 31 Oct
Where: Wentworth Garden Centre, Hague Lane, Wentworth, Rotherham S62 7TF
Price: Pumpkins cost extra on top of Family Farm admission.
Good to know: Daily animal encounters through half term. A Haunted Halloween Trail runs separately in the Historic Gardens.
Matlock Farm Park
If you are looking for a Fang-tastic day out with the kids, which includes a popping pumpkin pack then Matlock Farm Park needs to be on your visit list for this year. Grab a wheelbarrow and choose your whopper, then head to the carving station (or feel free to take it home) to create your pumpkin pals.
There's so much to do at Matlock Farm Park that you will have a full and fun day out - Click here to find out what else you can do.
Dates: 25th October - 2nd November
Location: Matlock Farm Park, DE4 5LH
Click here to book your tickets
Farmer Copleys | Pontefract
One of the country's biggest pumpkin festivals: over 300,000 homegrown pumpkins in more than 40 varieties, plus live music, twilight picking and fairground rides.
When: Until Sun 1 Nov
Where: Farmer Copleys, Pontefract
Litton Lanterns
Unfortunately due to the poor growing season, Litton Lanterns will be closed for the 2026 season.
Hopefully they will be back for 2027
Village Pick Your Own
Oh my gourd! This year, there are some groovy little munchkins in the patch, ~ perfect for autumnal decorations. Don't forget to bring your camera for those cute pumpkin patch pics. Wheelchair/pushchair accessible, dogs on leads only & only allowed in the refreshments field and car park - not on the pumpkin patch, sorry.
Date: Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th October ~ OPEN
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Johnnygate Lane, Barlow (Use What3words: ///sponge.rivals.husky)
Cost: £3 each (Under 12s go free, they do not need a ticket).
Ashover Family Farm
It's time to go on a pumpkin hunt. We're going to find a big one! Ashover Family Farm are back again for another brilliant year on the Pumpkin Patch. Open every day from the 4th of October, you can find all shapes and sizes of pumpkins. The children will have a blast walking through the field, the corn maze, the wildflowers, marshmallow toasting, and enjoying the refreshments available. Dogs are allowed to join you - please keep them on a lead.
Date: Open every day throughout October 2026
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Ashover Family Farm, S45 0BD
Cost: Free to enter, pay per pumpkin
Stretton Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch
The spooooookey season has hit Stretton Hall Farm with their Pumpkin Patch opening early doors, on the 3rd of October. Along with some tasty treats (not tricks, we promise), you can come on over to choose your perfect pumpkin.
Date: Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday throughout October (starting from the 3rd)
Time:
9.30am - 4pm Fridays
9.30am - 5pm Saturday - Sunday
Location: Stretton Hall Farm, Chesterfield
Cost: Free to enter, pay per pumpkin
Pumpkin Patches further afield:
Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival
With fields of over 300,000 homegrown pumpkins, you'll be sure to find your whopper - in all sorts of colours - orange, white, green and stripy, you choose.
Not only can you pick your pumpkins, you can also find tractor rides, live shows, archery, vintage fairground rides, witches' story time, scarecrow family, fancy dress competitions and lots of delicious food and drinks.
Date: 27th September - 31st October
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Farmer Copleys, Pontefract
Cost: £6.70 each, plus pay per pumpkin.
There are still so many more things to do over the October Half Term in and around Sheffield. Be sure to check out our half-term collection, which will keep you up to date with things to do.
What's on during the October Half Term in Sheffield
