Parsons’ Pumpkin Picking Patch is a family pumpkin patch at Upper Farm, Milston, near Bulford and Durrington in Wiltshire, a short drive from Salisbury. You take a mini wheelbarrow into the field and pick your own pumpkins, with straw bales and scarecrow displays and refreshments on site. It runs as a pre-booked weekend event through October.
About Parsons’ Pumpkin Picking Patch
The patch is run by A Parsons & Son Farming on their livestock and arable farm at Upper Farm, Milston, in the Wiltshire countryside near Bulford. Each October the field is decorated with straw bales and scarecrows for pick-your-own.
Pumpkin Picking at Parsons’
You take a mini wheelbarrow into the patch and pick your own pumpkins from the field. Entry has been by a pre-booked ticket per car, which in recent years has included a voucher to put towards a pumpkin, with any larger pumpkins paid for on top. There are straw-bale and scarecrow displays, plus coffee and baked treats from on-site vendors.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs on weekends through October, plus some additional half-term days. Entry has been by a pre-booked ticket per car (around £7.49 in 2025), including a voucher towards a pumpkin. The exact dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s Facebook page or booking page before travelling.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Upper Farm, Milston, near Bulford, Wiltshire, SP4 8HR.
- Booking: pre-booked ticket per car (via Eventbrite in recent years).
- Parking: on-site.
- Facilities: straw-bale and scarecrow displays, coffee and baked treats.
Contact
Address: Upper Farm, Milston, near Bulford, Wiltshire, SP4 8HR
Phone: 01980 632868
Email: parsonspumpkinpatch@yahoo.com
Facebook: @parsonspumpkinpatch
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, entry has been by a pre-booked ticket per car, which has included a voucher towards a pumpkin.
Where exactly is it?
At Upper Farm, Milston, near Bulford and Durrington in Wiltshire, a short drive north of Salisbury.
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