There are some great choices for pumpkin picking in Dorset. Pumpkin patches are traditionally popular during October just before Halloween. The pumpkins are ripe at this time and perfect for picking before the frost destroys them.
There are a few pumpkin patches in Dorset and also very close by, perfect for a family day out to choose your own pumpkin ready for carving. Why not discover some of the pumpkin patches near you. The perfect Halloween activity for the whole family.
Don’t forget to check out our posts for Halloween events in Dorset as well as non Halloween themed October half term activities happening across the county.
Dorset Country Pumpkins
Address: Longclose Farm Milton Abbas Blandford Forum DT11 0BU
2026 TBC
The pumpkins have all been individually grown from seed in the greenhouse and hand planted in the one and a half acre patch. There are a mix of varieties which produce a lovely variation of different sized orange and white pumpkins.
Entry is free to Longclose Farm for pumpkin picking.
Pumpkin Pick At Farmer Palmers
Address: Wareham Rd, Organford, Poole, BH16 6EU
The Pumpkin Pick at Farmer Palmer’s is running across October Half Term week (TBC 2026).
The pumpkin patch will be opened for a few hours each day during half term so you can come and pick a pumpkin to take home. There will be props and mini-wheelbarrows in the field for those all-important insta-worthy photoshoots!
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Bincombe Bumps
West Farm, Bincombe, Weymouth, DT3 5PS
Pick your own pumpkins in Dorset. A perfect autumn day out with a walk in the pumpkin field, choose your own pumpkin to take home and carve.
Opening times for 2026 are 10th, 11th, 17th, 24th – 31st October 2026
Dewflock Farm
Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester DT2 8NP
Dates: 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th – 30th October 2026
There will be family fun with lots of pumpkins to choose from at Dewflock Farm this year. Have fun in the barn with bouncy castle, face painting and straw play. Try your hand at carving and feed the pigs your squelchy pumpkin pulp!
Refreshments available including coffee and cakes. Booking essential.
Pick A Pumpkin At Gorcombe
Gorcombe Farm, DT11 9AG
Dates: Tuesday – Sundays through October (2026 TBC)
The pumpkin patch in Blandford Forum. Opening on 1st October. There are 1000s and 1000s of pumpkins ranging in size. Turn up with your wellies, grab a wheelbarrow or sledge and pyo pumpkin.
Free parking is available and there is no need to book. Well behaved dogs are also welcome on short leads.
PYO Pumpkins At Gullivers Farm Shop & Kitchen
Dates: 2026 dates TBC
This October you can pick your own pumpkins at Gullivers Farm Shop & Kitchen. Located between West Moors and Three Legged Cross near Wimborne, why not stop by and choose your perfect pumpkin.
Sutton Farm PYO Pumpkins
2026 TBC
Near Wimborne, BH21 8NQ (event.haven.feasting) What three words
The pumpkin patch is open during October for a vast selection of pumpkins. The field is nice and flat with very reasonably priced pumpkins.
Coppet Hill Pumpkin Picking, Painting and Carving
Date: 2026 TBC
Coppet Hill have got a spooky day planned in October. Pick your pumpkin and take it to the barn to carve your masterpiece.
Pumpkin Patches Near Dorset
Fordingbridge Pumpkin Picking Patch
Address: SP6 2HA
There are a range of Halloween activities for everyone to enjoy at Fordingbridge. From the 10 acres of pumpkins to pick, to lots of crafts to create, make and take. With the only Halloween Maze in the New Forest.
Free parking and free entry for PYO pumpkins. Other facilities include hot and cold drinks and toilet facilities, as well as plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained and photogenic opportunities.
The Halloween maze does need to be pre booked for information. Opening dates for 2026 are from 3rd October.
Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures
Ringwood Rd, Slip Road, Fordingbridge SP6 1AN
There are 30 different varieties of pumpkins to be picked at Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures. Entry is free, and there is also plenty of free parking available.
The fields can be muddy and uneven so it’s advisable to dress for the weather and mud. Opening hours for October 2026 are 17th – 31st.