Becketts Farm at Wythall, on the southern edge of Birmingham, runs a ticketed Halloween “Pumpkin Extravaganza” for children each October, with a pumpkin included and an actor-led carving session. It is worth being clear that this is a structured, ticketed experience rather than an open pick-your-own field, run by a farm that is also well known for its summer sunflower field, farm shop and restaurant.
About Becketts Farm
Becketts is a working farm at Wythall with a large farm shop, restaurant and cookery school, plus seasonal attractions including a summer sunflower field. Its autumn pumpkin offering is the Pumpkin Extravaganza, a ticketed children’s Halloween event rather than a field pick-your-own.
The Pumpkin Extravaganza
The Pumpkin Extravaganza is a structured, ticketed experience for children. Each child is taken to a small pumpkin patch to choose a pumpkin (included in the ticket), then joins an interactive, actor-led pumpkin-carving session with costumed characters, finishing with a treat from the bakery. It is a themed event rather than open access to a growing field; we have not been able to confirm whether the pumpkins are grown on site.
Things to Do on the Day
- A ticketed children’s pumpkin-carving session with costumed characters
- A pumpkin to choose and take home (included in the ticket)
- Farm shop and restaurant on site
- A pick-your-own sunflower field earlier in the year (summer)
Opening Times & Prices
2026 dates: opens Sat 24 October, runs to Sat 31 October; Saturday 24 to Saturday 31 October, daily; 10:00 to 15:00; walk-in; entry £5.00 per child (includes 1 pumpkin); adults free (as published by the farm, checked Mon 7 September; source).
The Pumpkin Extravaganza runs in the run-up to Halloween (in 2025 it ran daily from 24 to 31 October, with hour-long sessions between 9:30am and 4pm). It was £14.95 per child, with accompanying adults free, and must be pre-booked. Prices and dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s website to book.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Becketts Farm, Alcester Road, Wythall, Birmingham, B47 6AJ.
- Booking: the Pumpkin Extravaganza is pre-booked and sessions sell out, so book ahead.
- Good to know: this is a ticketed children’s experience rather than an open pick-your-own field.
Contact
Address: Becketts Farm, Alcester Road, Wythall, Birmingham, B47 6AJ
Phone: +44 1564 823402
Website: beckettsfarm.co.uk
Facebook: @BeckettsFarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a pick-your-own field?
No. It is a ticketed children’s Halloween experience: each child chooses a pumpkin from a small patch (included in the ticket) and joins an actor-led carving session. It is not open access to a growing field.
Do I need to book?
Yes. Sessions are pre-booked and sell out, so book ahead through the farm’s website.
More pumpkin picking nearby
- Pumpkin picking in West Midlands
- Bell’s Farm Shop & Pick Your Own
- Sandwell Valley Country Park
- Little Owl Farm Park
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