Pumpkin Patches Cumbria 2025

October is a beautiful time of year here in Cumbria, the air is crisp, the nights are drawing in, and the Lake District is ablaze with autumnal colour.

Pumpkin patches have witnessed a surge in popularity in recent years and can now be found dotted around the county. Many pumpkin patches also offer a variety of other activities to help keep visitors of all ages entertained, such as tractor rides, corn mazes, face painting and plentiful photo opportunities, what’s not to love. To make things easier, we’ve rounded up some of the best pumpkin patches here in Cumbria, so read on and enjoy!

Walby Farm Park

Located in Crosby-on-Eden. This is a popular choice for families, with a large pumpkin patch, farm animals, and a variety of other attractions. The patch is open from the 4th-31st of October. – promising to be bigger, better and spookier than ever with lots of pumpkin-related fun to be had! Returning for 2025 is the Pumpkin Picking After Dark, advertised as something for the grown-ups with live music, food and drinks. 

https://www.walbyfarmpark.co.uk/event/pumpkin-picking-2025

Lakeland Maze Farm Park

Situated just outside of Kendal, the pumpkin patch/barn is open from the 11th of October. Access to the pumpkin patch is included in farm park entry and each child gets a free pumpkin on entry to the patch. This is a great place to spend a wet or dry autumnal day as the site includes a maize maze, indoor play area and petting barn.

https://www.lakelandmaze.co.uk/events

Reds Pumpkin Patch

Reds Pumpkin Patch is back for the fourth year. Bigger than ever before, this free-to-enter patch offers a family-friendly day out. Pick your pumpkins, meet the alpacas and partake in the maize maze. Hosted by the Red Shepherdess, this event opens on the 4th of October. Head to her Facebook page and see her pinned post for more details.

https://www.facebook.com/redshepherdess

Once you’ve picked your pumpkins, you can carve them, decorate them, or cook them. The options are endless.

For those looking to use their pumpkins to decorate, the good news is that pumpkins can last a month at room temperature and even longer if kept outside. So go wild with those autumnal displays! If looking to get creative and carve, don’t carve too early to ensure they make it to the 31st.

Looking to utilise your pumpkins post-carving, why not whip up a delicious autumnal pie, soup or stew? We’ve included a simple pumpkin soup recipe here.

Pumpkin picking is a great way to get into the autumn spirit and enjoy some fun family time together. With so many pumpkin patches to choose from in Cumbria, you’re sure to find the perfect one for you.

Why not make the most of the season and enjoy a cosy cottage break here in the Lake District? We’ve a wonderful range of self-catering cottages sleeping 2-6, many of which are pet-friendly and enjoy log fires. Hit the link below to view our October special offers.

https://www.lakesandcountry.co.uk/special-offers

Happy pumpkin picking, folks!