Farms across Cumbria are still offering people the chance to pick their own pumpkins ahead of Halloween.
Despite Halloween being only a few days away, several of Cumbria’s pumpkin patches are still open for business.
Whether it’s a family friendly day out or a trip suitable for adults you’re looking for, Cumbria has a range of patches to choose from for an autumnal outing.
Walby Farm Park, Carlisle
Based just outside of Carlisle, the park’s four acre pumpkin patch is family friendly and every paying child gets a pumpkin for free upon visiting.
Pumpkins can be carved on site and tickets must be booked in advance through the Walby Farm Park website.
The patch is open every day until October 31 and throughout the half term and additional pumpkins can be bought on site.
Lakeland Maze Pumpkin Patch, Kendal
The Lakeland Maze pumpkin patch will be open daily until October 31 for visitors to pick pumpkins throughout the month.
Those wishing to access the pumpkin patch must buy a farm park ticket. Tickets are available to be booked online.
There is an additional charge for any pumpkins picked and price depends on pumpkin size.
Page Bank Farm, Barrow
Page Bank Farm at Rampside in Barrow open their pumpkin patch to visitors every weekend throughout October.
Alongside pumpkin picking, the farm also host Halloween activities, including a pumpkin slingshot.
Entry is free, but admission time must be booked in advance for each visitor.
Troutbeck Pumpkin Festival, Troutbeck
Taking place over the October half term, the Troutbeck Pumpkin Festival lasts for two weeks and is family friendly.
The festival starts on Saturday October 16 and runs until Sunday October 31.
Alongside pumpkin picking, pumpkin carving will also take place on site. A BBQ, hog roast and drinks with other refreshments will also be available.
Red’s Pumpkin Patch, Eden’s East Fellside
Owned by renowned farmer Hannah Jackson – better known as the Red Shepherdess – Red’s Pumpkin Patch is open from10pm to 3pm.
The patch is set to stay open for as long as stock lasts, so visitors are encouraged to check Hannah’s Instagram to keep up with patch updates.
Hannah said: “We have a variety of orange pumpkins, white pumpkins, gigantic pumpkins, baby pumpkins and everything in between. There might even be a few animals to meet and coffee to be drank so you can keep the autumnal chill at bay while searching for your perfect pumpkin to take home.”
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