Bell’s Pumpkin Patch at Benington, near Boston in Lincolnshire, is a big homegrown pick-your-own where the Bell family grows over 300 varieties of pumpkin and squash across two fields. You pick your own from the patch, with a packed line-up of family activities, from a maize maze and pumpkin cannon to a funfair. It is a ticketed event, booked in advance, and it sells out fast.
About Bell’s Pumpkin Patch
Bell’s Pumpkin Patch is run on land at Bell’s Gardening Outlet at Benington, near Boston. The Bell family grows all the pumpkins on site, over 300 varieties of pumpkin and squash across two pick-your-own fields.
Pumpkin Picking at Bell’s Pumpkin Patch
You pick your own from the two homegrown fields, with pumpkins from £1 each. The event is activity-packed, with a maize maze, bouncy areas, pedal tractors, circus shows, a pumpkin cannon, tractor rides, carving and a funfair, so it is as much a family day out as a pick-your-own. Entry is ticketed and booked in advance.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs on October weekends and through half-term (in 2025 on 11 to 12, 18 to 19 and 25 to 31 October), opening at 9am. Entry is ticketed (booked via Eventbrite) and sells out fast, with the pumpkins paid for separately from £1, and some extras (tractor ride, pumpkin cannon, carving) charged on the day. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Lowfields Road, Benington, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0EE (about 4 miles from Boston).
- Booking: advance booking via Eventbrite is required; it sells out.
- Parking: on-site parking.
- Dogs: dogs on leads are welcome (bowls and treats provided).
Contact
Address: Lowfields Road, Benington, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0EE
Email: events@bells.group
Website: bellspumpkinpatch.com
Facebook: Bell’s Gardening Outlet
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, advance booking via Eventbrite is required and it sells out fast. The pumpkins are paid for separately (from £1), with some activities charged on the day.
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, the Bell family grows over 300 varieties on site across two fields, and you pick your own.
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