Andersons Farm at Moggerhanger, near Bedford, runs a genuine pick-your-own pumpkin field each October, where it grows tens of thousands of pumpkins across many varieties. You head into the field and choose your own, with a straw maze, pumpkin carving and family activities included. The pumpkin event runs under the name “Secret Pumpkin”, and entry is booked in advance.
About Andersons Farm
Andersons Farm & Nursery is a working farm near Moggerhanger, Bedford, that opens a large pick-your-own pumpkin field each October (its pumpkin event is branded “Secret Pumpkin”, booked through The Secret Farm). It grows more than 20,000 pumpkins across 25-plus varieties on site.
Pumpkin Picking at Andersons Farm
This is a genuine pick-your-own: you go into the field and choose your own pumpkins, using a measuring box to price them, from around £1 up to £10 or more by size. The entry ticket includes activities such as a straw maze, a pumpkin carving area, mini tractors, pedal go-karts and a golden pumpkin hunt. Entry is by a pre-booked ticket.
Things to Do on the Day
- Pick-your-own homegrown pumpkins from the field, across 25+ varieties
- A straw maze and a pumpkin carving area
- Mini tractors, pedal go-karts and a golden pumpkin hunt
- Photo opportunities
Opening Times & Prices
2026 dates: opens Sat 3 October, runs to Sun 1 November; weekends from 3 Oct, plus Mon 12 Oct, then daily 26 Oct to 1 Nov; site open 10:00 to 18:00, entry by timed slot; timed tickets, book ahead; parking free (as published by the farm, checked Tue 8 September; source).
The pumpkin field opens on ticketed sessions across October. Entry has been around £4 per person (under-3s free), with parking included and pumpkins paid for separately by size. Tickets are booked in advance online. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s booking page closer to the time.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Andersons Farm, Blunham Road, Moggerhanger, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3RA.
- Booking: entry is by pre-booked ticket (booked through The Secret Farm / Secret Pumpkin).
- Parking: parking is included with entry.
Contact
Address: Andersons Farm, Blunham Road, Moggerhanger, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3RA
Email: hello@thesecret.farm
Booking: thesecret.farm
Facebook: @andersonsfarmandnursery
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, entry is by a pre-booked ticket (booked through The Secret Farm), with the pumpkins paid for separately by size.
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes. The farm grows more than 20,000 pumpkins across 25-plus varieties, and you pick your own from the field.
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