As Halloween approaches, families in Birmingham are gearing up for some spooky fun by visiting pumpkin patches in the area to pick their own pumpkins. These patches offer a variety of pumpkins in different shapes, colors, and sizes, allowing families to choose the perfect one to take home and carve into a lantern for the season.
One popular pumpkin patch is Forge Mill Farm in Sandwell Valley Country Park, which offers a unique experience with an all-weather and accessible pumpkin patch in the farmyard. This patch is ideal for those who want to avoid getting muddy or wet while still enjoying the pumpkin picking experience. In addition to picking pumpkins, visitors can also interact with farm animals and play in the natural play barn. Forge Mill Farm is open from October 5 to Halloween, with admission fees of £5.50 for adults and £6.50 for children.
For those willing to venture a bit further from Birmingham, Cattows Farm in Coalville, Leicestershire, offers a Halloween extravaganza with a Haunted Express train, Trick or Treat Street, and over a million pick-your-own pumpkins. Tickets for Cattows Farm start at £3, including access to various attractions like the Itsy Bitsy Magical Animal yard and Pumpkin Wonderland. This farm is a great option for a day trip from Birmingham to experience Halloween festivities.
Closer to home, Essington Farm in Wolverhampton provides visitors with a tractor and trailer ride to their 50-acre pumpkin patch, where pumpkins of all shapes and colors await. Entry to the patch costs £2.50, with pumpkins available for purchase starting at £2. Essington Farm also offers pumpkin carving kits and a restaurant and farm shop for visitors to enjoy.
In addition to traditional pumpkin patches, some farms like Lichfield Maize Maze offer unique Halloween experiences with pumpkin trails, maize mazes, and pumpkin houses. Families can enjoy activities like wheelbarrow rides, pedal tractors, and themed play areas while picking their own pumpkins. Lichfield Maize Maze runs on weekends from October 12 and daily over half term until Halloween, with tickets starting at £7.
For a more immersive Halloween experience, Hatton Adventure World in Warwick offers nighttime pumpkin picking in a flickering light-filled patch. Visitors can choose from various pumpkin types and sizes, starting from just 50p. Additionally, Hatton Adventure World features a drive-in cinema, a Corn Crypt maze, and other spooky attractions for those looking for a thrill.
As Halloween approaches, families in Birmingham have a variety of options for pumpkin picking and Halloween fun. Whether visiting local farms like Essington Farm or taking a day trip to Cattows Farm in Leicestershire, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the season with loved ones. Don’t forget to check out these pumpkin patches for a memorable Halloween experience!
