Aberbran Fawr Farm, near Brecon in Powys, runs Matthews Pumpkin Patch each October, a genuine pick-your-own where the pumpkins are grown on the working farm. You pick your own from the field, with free entry and pay per pumpkin, plus a maize maze and tea, coffee and cakes. It is a down-to-earth mid-Wales pick-your-own on the A40 west of Brecon.
About Aberbran Fawr Farm
Aberbran Fawr is a working farm about 4 miles from Brecon, running pick-your-own soft fruit in summer and a pumpkin patch (“Matthews Pumpkin Patch”) in October, with a campsite and farm animals. The pumpkins are grown on site.
Pumpkin Picking at Aberbran Fawr Farm
You pick your own from the homegrown field, choosing from varieties including Crown Prince and Red Hokkaido, from mini to extra large. Entry and parking are free, with the pumpkins priced from around £1 by size. There is a maize maze, with tea, coffee and cakes and toilets on site. Note that payment has been cash or cheque, so it is best to bring cash.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs through October (in 2024, daily 10am to 5:30pm). Entry is free and pumpkins are priced from around £1 by size. No booking is required. The exact dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s Facebook page; bring cash, as card payment is not confirmed.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Aberbran Fawr Farm, Aberbran, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NG.
- Booking: no booking required.
- Parking: free parking.
- Payment: cash (and cheque); card payment is not confirmed, so bring cash.
Contact
Address: Aberbran Fawr Farm, Aberbran, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NG
Phone: +44 1874 623301
Email: anandy@aberbranfawr.co.uk
Website: aberbranfawr.co.uk
Facebook: @AberbranFawrFarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry and parking are free, and you pay per pumpkin from around £1 by size. The pumpkins are grown on the farm. Bring cash, as card payment is not confirmed.
When is it open?
Through October. Check the farm’s Facebook page for the exact dates each year.
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