The Best Places to Go Pumpkin Picking in Cheshire 2025

Autumn is here, which means it's time for one of our favourite family traditions - pumpkin picking! 

When it comes to picking your pumpkins, you could fling one in your trolley when doing the big shop, but where’s the fun in that?! Muddy wellies, excited kids, and the satisfaction of finding the perfect pumpkin straight from the ground beats a quick supermarket trip every time.

And luckily for us, there are lots of farms across Cheshire opening their gates to families looking for that proper outdoor fun this October. 

So we’ve rounded up a few of the best pumpkin patches Cheshire has to offer, and we’ve got all the details below.

Please note that all the information gathered here is, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of writing. But please check the official website for each pumpkin patch for the most up-to-date visitor information.

The Best Pumpkin Patches in Cheshire

Some Cheshire farms go all-out with Halloween events, face painting, and spooky mazes, while others keep it simple with more low-key pick your own days out.

So however you and your family like to enjoy the activity, you’ll find a place perfect for you.

 

Dunham Massey Pumpkin Picking

• Where: Brookheys Farm, Brook heys Road, Sinderland Lane, Dunham Massey, Altrincham WA14 5SY
• When: Every weekend in October, starting 4th
• Cost: Adults £5, Children £4 (under 18 months go free) + cost of pumpkins picked
• Do you need to book? Yes, tickets are available on their website

Extra info:

• Bright orange, yellow, blue and even pink pumpkins to choose from
• Get lost in their maize maze
• Say hello to the Highland Cows and friendly farm animals
• Scavenger Hunt
• Tractor & Trailer Ride from the car park to the pumpkin patch & back again
• You can book a session with a professional photographer if you want to capture the day's events in style!

Practical info:

• Dogs: Dogs are more than welcome, just pop them on a lead and clean up after them
• Accessibility: Wheelchair friendly, with accessible toilets available 
• Pushchair friendly: All areas of the farm are pushchair friendly, but this might be different on the pumpkin patch itself (usually weather dependent)
• Food and drink: Hot drinks and homemade cakes to warm you up
• Toilets & baby changing: No specific reference found on website, but Google Reviews indicate there are toilets and baby changing facilities on site
• Parking: On-site car park, included in your ticket price

Reddish Vale Farm

• Where: Reddish Vale Farm, Reddish Vale Road, Reddish, Stockport SK5 7HE
• When: 4th to 31st October 2025
• Cost: Adults £12.50, Children (1-16 years) £17.50, Senior (65+) £10.50, Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £55.00
• Do you need to book? Yes - you'll need to book ahead

Extra info:

• Magical Moonlight Pumpkin Evenings on 11th-12th, 18th-19th, 25th-26th October
• Each paying child gets one pumpkin included
• Fun tractor train rides 
• Loads of outdoor play areas for the kids to explore

Practical info:

• Dogs: Sorry, no dogs except guide dogs
• Accessibility: Really welcoming for visitors with disabilities - concrete pathways and a disabled toilet. The only thing is the tractor train rides aren’t accessible, unfortunately.
• Pushchair friendly: Concrete paths make it easy to get around with buggies, but this might be different on the pumpkin patch itself
• Food and drink: On-site cafe and tearooms, or feel free to bring a picnic
• Toilets & baby changing: Baby changing stations dotted around the farm
• Parking: On-site car park

Lymm Pumpkin Patch

• Where: Massey brook Lane, Lymm, Warrington, Cheshire, WA13 0EG
• When: 19th - 31st October 2025
• Cost: Free to wander the patch (just pay for your pumpkins), maze tickets £2 per person, little ones under 5 go free
• Do you need to book? Nope - just turn up on the day!

Extra info:

• Traditional, miniature, white, blue and green pumpkins & squash galore
• Daily treasure hunt and fun pumpkin activities for the kids
• Brilliant props and photo opportunities for those Instagram-worthy shots
• Have a go at guessing the weight of the pumpkin to win a prize
• Wheelbarrows available so you don't have to carry everything
• Open weekends and half term throughout October

Practical info:

• Dogs: Dogs are more than welcome, just pop them on a lead and clean up after them
• Accessibility: The maze might be tricky for wheelchairs
• Pushchair friendly: Main patch is usually fine for pushchairs, but the maze might be a squeeze
• Food and drink: Tasty food and drinks available on-site
• Toilets & baby changing: Toilets on-site
• Parking: Free parking - always a winner!

Pumpkin Picking at Libby's Patch

• Where: Shellow Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 9RS
• When: October 4th, 9 AM – 5 PM
• Cost: £5 per car for a 2-hour picking session
• Do you need to book? Yes - you'll want to book your 2-hour slot in advance

Extra info:

• Pumpkins in every colour, shape, and size you can imagine
• From tiny £1 pumpkins to massive £10 giants
• Parking is included in your ticket price
• Perfect if you want a chilled pumpkin picking experience
• Beautiful Cheshire countryside setting

Practical info:

• Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are absolutely welcome on leads
• Accessibility: No specific details found, so worth calling ahead if you'd like to check what facilities they have
• Pushchair friendly: No specific details found, so worth calling ahead if you'd like to check what facilities they have
• Food and drink: Wood-fired pizzas, homemade cakes, hot and cold drinks, snacks, and campfire marshmallows
• Toilets & baby changing: No specific details found, so worth calling ahead if you'd like to check what facilities they have
• Parking: Included with your ticket

 

The Creepy Cow Shed

• Where: The Little Cow Shed, Davenport Lane, Brereton Heath, Congleton CW12 4SU
• When: Every Saturday & Sunday in October, plus daily during half term
• Cost: £3 per person (little ones under 3 go free)
• Do you need to book? We'd recommend booking to make sure you get in

Extra info:

• Nearly two acres of homegrown pumpkins in every shape, colour and size
• Professional face painters to transform everyone into Halloween characters
• Spooky marquee with a licensed bar (yes, for the adults!)
• Play zone and spooky treats area all included
• Daily treasure hunt to find the special printed pumpkins

Practical info:

• Dogs: Dogs are welcome to join the spooky fun - just keep them on leads and clean up after them
• Accessibility: Nice flat layout with parking nearby, though it can get muddy. Give them a call if you have specific access needs as they'd be happy to help
• Pushchair friendly: Doable but it's a working farm so can be bumpy and muddy underfoot
• Food and drink: Ghoulish milkshakes, creepy coffee, haunted hot chocolate, and loads of tasty treats
• Toilets & baby changing: Portable loos on-site, or public toilets just across the road at Brereton Heath Nature Reserve
• Parking: Free parking included

Benty Farm Tearooms

• Where: Benty Farm Tearooms, 3a School Lane, Thurstaston CH61 0HH (You'll need to walk down from the road)
• When: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
• Cost: Pay by weight for whatever pumpkins you pick (they take cash or card)
• Do you need to book? No need to book - just pop along

Extra info:

• Much more low-key than the bigger events - perfect if you prefer a quieter experience
• Great for anyone who might find the bigger events a bit overwhelming
• They do a cute "Spooky Shop" and other Halloween bits too
• You can also pick strawberries, raspberries, and Christmas trees at different times of year

Practical info:

• Dogs: No dogs in the patch itself, but the tea-room is dog friendly
• Accessibility: The tearooms have a ramp and wheelchair-friendly facilities
• Pushchair friendly: Flat access to the tearooms, pumpkin patch might vary depending on conditions
• Food and drink: Tearooms open while you're picking
• Toilets & baby changing: Public loos available, including wheelchair accessible ones
• Parking: Park up on School Lane and take a little walk down to the farm

 

Pye Ash Farm

• Where: Pye Ash Farm, Bosley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0PN
• When: Opens Saturday 4th October 2025, then every weekend in October
• Cost: Tickets cost £10 per car. Pumpkins from £1 up to £15
• Do you need to book? Yes - they sell tickets per car

Extra info:

• Over 40 different varieties of pumpkins, all grown right there on the farm
• Supporting a farm that does loads of charity work in the community
• Brand new indoor barn this year - twice as much space with undercover seating in case the weather's not kind!
• Face painting, sheepdog demonstrations, ride-on tractors, and loads more
• If you book the 3pm session, they close at 4pm
• Entry includes the farm, car parking, pumpkin maze & outdoor patch, nature trail, sheepdog demonstrations, and all activities (except face painting which is a small charity donation)

Practical info:

• Dogs: Sorry, no dogs allowed as it's a working farm with animals
• Accessibility: Pumpkin Maze is undercover and accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs
• Pushchair friendly: Same as above!
• Food and drink: Locally sourced food and drinks (they ask that you don't bring picnics)
• Toilets & baby changing: No specific details found, so worth calling ahead if you'd like to check what facilities they have
• Parking: All included in your ticket price

 

The Lambing Shed

• Where: Moseley Hall Farm, Chelford Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8RB
• When: Regular tickets Oct 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th; Exclusive experience Oct 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th; Mini Pumpkin Explorers Wed Oct 8th 10am-2pm
• Cost: Standard ticket £4.50, Exclusive ticket £6.95 (plus individual pumpkin pricing) 
• Do you need to book? Yes - everyone needs a ticket (except babies under 1 who go free)

Extra info:

• Two different experiences: regular tickets and their special "Exclusive Pumpkin Experience"
• Regular tickets include: bigger pumpkin patch, new photo spots, and pumpkin bowling games
• Exclusive Pumpkin Experience includes everything above PLUS: character meet & greets, story time sessions, wand-making, pumpkin carving demos, "Find the Golden Pumpkin" competition
• Fancy dress encouraged for both experiences - prizes for best costumes!

Practical info:

• Dogs: Dogs are welcome to come along - just keep them on leads and clean up after them
• Accessibility: No specific details found, so worth calling ahead if you'd like to check what facilities they have
• Pushchair friendly: No specific details found, so worth calling ahead if you'd like to check what facilities they have
• Food and drink: Street food, snacks & drinks available to purchase on-site
• Toilets & baby changing: Access to toilets & on-site facilities (though specific baby changing details not mentioned)
• Parking: Free all-day parking included with your ticket

High Legh Pumpkin Patch

• Where: Wither's Lane, High Legh, Cheshire, WA16 0SG
• When: Weekends throughout October (10am-5pm), plus special Friday evening sessions and daily during half term
• Cost: No entry fee - just pay for your pumpkins starting from £2
• Do you need to book? Nope - just rock up when it suits you!

Extra info:

• Over 22,000 pumpkins planted across 4 acres (that's bigger than 3 football pitches!)
• More than 25 different varieties to choose from
• Special Friday evening sessions for a magical twilight experience
• Open until 9pm on Halloween night
• Early opening sessions for children and adults with additional needs (Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October 9am-10am) - quieter time for those who might find it less overwhelming

Practical info:

• Dogs: Dogs are welcome - just keep them on leads
• Accessibility: You can drive right up to the patch, great for wheelchairs though it might get muddy. The team will help if you need it
• Pushchair friendly: Easy access from the car park, though the actual patch might be muddy depending on the weather
• Food and drink: Usually have hot drinks and cakes available during the day, and last year they had wood-fired pizzas - best to double check what's on offer
• Toilets & baby changing: No specific details found, so worth calling ahead if you'd like to check what facilities they have
• Parking: Right next to the patch - couldn't be easier

Bates Farm

• Where: Bates Farm, Warrington Rd, Risley, Cheshire, WA3 6BN
• When: Last weekend in September (27th) and every weekend in October
• Cost: £15 per car, plus pumpkins (£1-£15)
• Do you need to book? Yes - booking essential as they sell out most weekends

Extra info:

• Massive 7-acre pumpkin patch with over 40 varieties
• Undercover pumpkin barn - perfect if the weather's not playing ball or for little walkers
• Meet adorable farm animals including pigs, sheep, calves and donkeys
• Pink tractor display supporting Cancer Research
• Face painting to get everyone in the Halloween spirit
• Exciting new photo opportunities for those perfect family shots
• Purpose-built events car park to manage the crowds

Practical info:

• Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leads
• Accessibility: Farm, indoor displays and refreshments are all accessible for wheelchairs. Pumpkin patch accessible in dry weather
• Pushchair friendly: Yes! The indoor barn is especially great for pushchairs - clean and undercover
• Food and drink: Brilliant food court with artisan coffee & cakes, sweet-treat crepes, and wood-fired pizzas (12-4pm weekends)
• Toilets & baby changing: No specific details found, so worth calling ahead if you'd like to check what facilities they have
• Parking: Purpose-built events car park included in ticket

 

Seven Sisters Farm

• Where: Seven Sisters Farm, Holmes Chapel Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9ER
• When: Every weekend through October up to and including Cheshire East half term
• Cost: Free entry - pay for the pumpkins you pick
• Do you need to book? No booking needed - just turn up!

Extra info:

• Home-grown pumpkins in their pick-your-own field
• No pressure, no crowds - perfect for a gentle family outing
• Pick as many or as few as you like
• Great if you want a simple, traditional pumpkin picking experience

Practical info:

• Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome
• Accessibility: Accessible toilets available, wheelchair friendly
• Pushchair friendly: All areas are pushchair friendly
• Food and drink: Ice cream and waffles available (please don't bring your own food)
• Toilets & baby changing: They've got loos but no baby changing facilities
• Parking: On-site parking available

Kenyon Hall

• Where: Kenyon Hall Farm, Winwick Lane, Croft, Warrington WA3 7ED
• When: Every day from Sat 27th Sept to Fri 31st Oct 2025
• Cost:  £2.95 + price of pumpkin(s) picked. Children under 18 months go free
• Do you need to book? Yes, you need to book your tickets in advance

Extra info:

• 20,000+ pumpkins grown this year!
• Lots of family photo opportunities, and you can even book a professional photo shoot session

Practical info:

• Dogs: Dogs are welcome in the grass car park, cafe conservatory, outdoor seating area and plant centre. However, they're not allowed in the pumpkin patch itself
• Accessibility: The farm shop, cafe and indoor pumpkin areas are all great for wheelchairs, and they've got disabled parking spots and a disabled loo with baby changing. The outdoor patches should be fine for sturdy wheelchairs when it's dry. There are Blue Badge spaces right near the main entrance too
• Pushchair friendly:  All areas are pushchair friendly, usually weather dependent for the outdoor pumpkin patch
• Food and drink: They've got dining and snack options, plus you're welcome to bring your own food if you fancy a picnic - loads of outdoor seating to choose from
• Toilets & baby changing: Loos are right near the entrance, and you’ve also got baby changing facilities
• Parking: On-site parking available

 

Place	Location	Cost	Dogs
Dunham Massey Pumpkin Picking	Altrincham	Adults £5, Children £4 (under 18 months go free). Pumpkins £1-£15	✅
Reddish Vale Farm	Stockport	Adults £12.50, Children £17.50, Senior £10.50, Family £55	❌
Lymm Pumpkin Patch	Lymm	Free entry (pay for pumpkins), Maze £2 pp, under 5s free	✅
Pumpkin Picking at Libby's Patch	Macclesfield	£5 per car (2-hour slot), Pumpkins £1–£10	✅
The Creepy Cow Shed	Congleton	£3 per person (under 3s free)	✅
Benty Farm Tearooms	Thurstaston	Pay by weight of pumpkin	❌
Pye Ash Farm	Macclesfield	£10 per car, Pumpkins £1–£15	❌
The Lambing Shed	Knutsford	£4.50 (standard ticket), £6.95 (exclusive ticket) + price of pumpkin	✅
High Legh Pumpkin Patch	High Legh	Free entry, Pumpkins from £2	✅
Bates Farm	Risley	£15 per car, Pumpkins £1–£15	✅
Seven Sisters Farm	Knutsford	Free entry (pay for pumpkins)	✅
Kenyon Hall	Warrington	£2.95, Pumpkins extra	❌

 

FAQs about Pumpkin Picking 

 

What do you wear pumpkin picking?

You’ll be active and on your feet so think about comfy outdoor clothing you don’t mind getting a bit muddy. 

Leggings or old jeans, a fleece, waterproof jacket, and your wellies are usually a good combo. We'd also recommend rainsuits for the little ones, as it just makes life easier!

Plus, bring something to transport your pumpkin home in, like a tote bag or reusable shopping bag.

 

What can you do with your pumpkin?

So you’ve enjoyed your family day out and now you’ve got a couple of pumpkins in the car to take home. What’s next?

Luckily, there’s lots to do with pumpkins:

• Carve it: A classic Halloween activity for a reason. You can have so much fun with this
• Cook with it: Roasted pumpkin soups, curries, and pies for tea for the foreseeable!  Pumpkin puree is also great for muffins or pancakes
• Use it as decor: Make your home an Instagram-worthy autumn-themed display with the pumpkin centre stage
• Toast the seeds: These make for a crunchy snack or they go great in salads. Toss in a little oil and seasoning, then roast in the oven or air fryer
• Paint it: Another fun family activity to do. Acrylic paints are usually a good shout for painting pumpkins
  
  

How to store it: Keep your pumpkin somewhere cool and dry: a garage, porch, or unheated room works well. Avoid leaving it on damp ground, and handle it gently so the skin stays intact. Stored this way, an uncarved pumpkin can last for weeks.

Tip: If you’re carving, wait until a day or two before Halloween so it stays fresh for the big night.

Do you have to book pumpkin picking in advance?

Some places do require tickets, others are happy for you to show up on the day. We’ve put as much info as we can find here on our guide, but we always recommend checking with the site directly to confirm.

When is the best time to go pumpkin picking?

It all depends on your family! We know nap-times and kids’ routines may make certain times of the day difficult, so try not to get too focused on the perfect time to go. 

But if you’re flexible or concerned about busyness, first thing in the morning will probably see you beat some of the crowd. It’s also getting to the time of year when it gets dark earlier, so if you want your photos to be bright, head as early as you can. 

Can I go pumpkin picking if it’s raining?

Most pumpkin patches will still be open if it’s raining. They are farmers, so are used to all kinds of weather! 

Check the terms of your ticket to see if it’s refundable or changeable based on rain, if you don’t fancy still going when it’s raining. Or you could embrace the British weather and get into your waterproofs and wellies. For the kids, we’d suggest kitting them out in a puddlesuit if it’s raining heavily. 

Can you eat the pumpkins from a pumpkin patch?

Yes, provided it’s an edible pumpkin! Some pumpkins are just for decorative purposes. If you’re not sure, ask at the place.

Ready to go pumpkin picking?

There you have it, some brilliant choices to head to this October. 

Wherever you choose to pick your pumpkins, make sure you're dressed for those muddy farms! Wellies, waterproofs, and warm layers are a must for making the most of your family day out, and we've got plenty of fantastic choices from top outdoor brands to get everyone kitted out.

 

Happy pumpkin picking!

 

About the Author

A dad to two energetic boys, James spends his weekends juggling football matches, skate parks, and Sunday afternoons at Disley’s very own Lyme Park. While he might not get to hit the golf course as often as he used to, he’s all in for family adventures in the great outdoors - coffee in hand and his favourite Ecco walking shoes on his feet. On the Avenue 85 blog, James loves to help other families make the most of their time outside by sharing his tried and tested tips, whether it’s finding the best waterproof jacket for a rainy day or discovering the best local walks that are perfect for little legs to explore!