With Halloween just around the corner, pumpkin picking is the perfect excuse to embrace autumn with a day out in the countryside.

Whether you are looking for a family-friendly half-term activity, a picturesque spot for autumn photographs or a field full of pumpkins to choose from before carving your own Halloween decoration, there are plenty of options within easy reach of London.

Here are some of the best pumpkin patches near London to visit in October 2026.

When: October 24 to November 1, 2026, 10am to 7pm daily

Price: Tickets from £7.50

Londoners do not have to venture into the countryside to enjoy a pumpkin-picking experience this autumn, with The London Pumpkin Patch returning to Parsons Green during half-term.

The seasonal attraction transforms the west London green into an autumn-themed experience, complete with pumpkin displays, roaming characters and photo opportunities.

Visitors can choose a pumpkin to take home, while a new play zone for 2026 features Halloween-themed games including pumpkin bowling, giant Connect Four and Jack-O-Lantern toss.

There is also a separate Trick-or-Treat Lane, where visitors can meet characters and enjoy a Halloween-themed storytelling experience.

On November 1, the attraction will host a pumpkin-smashing event, with the waste recycled into biofuel.

When: September 25 to November 1, 2026

For those in west London looking for more than a quick trip to a pumpkin field, Hobbledown Heath offers a seasonal attraction with activities for the whole family.

The adventure park's pumpkin patch features rows of pumpkins, seasonal displays and opportunities to choose a pumpkin to take home.

Visitors can also enjoy marshmallow toasting, entertainment and themed photo spots, while those wanting to make a full day of it can book a combined pumpkin patch and adventure park ticket.

The attraction is particularly suited to families with younger children who want to combine pumpkin picking with a longer day of activities.

Where: Birchwood Road, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7HD

When: Selected dates until October 30, 2026

Price: Entry from £7.50 per vehicle or group

For a traditional pick-your-own experience, Stanhill Farm in Kent offers visitors the chance to head into the pumpkin patch and select their own harvest.

The family-run farm has been hosting its pumpkin-picking attraction for more than a decade, with pumpkins available in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Visitors can collect a wheelbarrow before exploring the patch, while additional seasonal activities include marshmallow toasting, face painting on selected dates and fairground rides.

The entry ticket costs £7.50 and covers one vehicle or walking group of up to eight people. Pumpkins are charged separately, with options ranging from smaller varieties to larger pumpkins for carving.

Where: Turners Hill Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PD

When: Selected dates until November 1, 2026

Price: Daytime tickets from £12.95

Those looking to turn pumpkin picking into a full autumn day out should consider Tulleys Farm in West Sussex.

The large-scale Pumpkin Festival features extensive pumpkin fields, seasonal displays, food and drink stalls and entertainment, making it an option for families, couples and groups of friends.

Visitors can explore the fields to find pumpkins in different colours, shapes and sizes, with plenty of opportunities to take photographs along the way.

For a different atmosphere, Pumpkin Nights offers an illuminated evening experience, allowing visitors to explore the seasonal displays after dark.

Where: Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Hertfordshire, CM22 7JT

When: Selected dates until October 31, 2026

Price: Tickets from £6.95, with pumpkins charged separately

Cammas Hall Farm, near Bishop's Stortford on the Hertfordshire and Essex border, offers visitors a choice of more than 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash.

Alongside traditional orange pumpkins, visitors can look for unusual shapes and colours before choosing their favourites to take home.

The farm's Halloween attractions include the Pumpcano, a display made from thousands of pumpkins with eruptions featuring smoke, sound and special effects.

There is also a Halloween-themed maize maze, seasonal characters and family entertainment on selected dates.

For those seeking a more frightening experience, the farm hosts after-dark Halloween events featuring scare actors and themed attractions. Some evening experiences are aimed at adults and have age restrictions, so check the details before booking.

Where: Winterdown Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8LS

When: October 3 to October 31, 2026

Price: Tickets and availability vary by session

Garsons Farm in Esher is another option for those looking to combine pumpkin picking with a seasonal family outing.

Its annual Pumpkin Parade returns with a circus-inspired theme, featuring colourful decorations, interactive carnival-style games and photo opportunities.