Berry Hill Farm is a family-run farm at Coedkernew, between Newport and Cardiff in South Wales, with a ticketed pick-your-own pumpkin patch each October. Set just off the A48, it pairs its Halloween pumpkin picking and corn maze with a year-round farm shop and butchery, making it a handy autumn day out for families across Gwent and the Cardiff area.
About Berry Hill Farm
Berry Hill is a working family farm at Coedkernew, roughly 4 miles from Newport and 7 from Cardiff. Alongside its livestock, the farm runs a well-regarded farm shop and meat counter selling home-reared and local produce, sells Christmas trees in December, and puts on seasonal events through the year, from springtime lamb and goat-kid feeding to the October pumpkin patch. It is a genuinely local spot, and the owners are regularly praised by visitors as friendly and welcoming.
Pumpkin Picking at Berry Hill Farm
The pumpkin patch is a pick-your-own experience where you head into the field and choose your pumpkins straight from the vine, in a range of shapes and sizes. The event runs on timed entry and is booked in advance online, which keeps it from getting too crowded. A corn maze and autumn treats round out the visit. The fields can get muddy, so this is very much a wellies-and-warm-coat day out, which is part of the fun.
Things to Do on the Day
- Pick-your-own pumpkins straight from the field
- Corn maze and autumn treats
- Farm shop selling meat, eggs, honey, and homemade chutneys and jams
- Butchery and meat counter with home-reared and local cuts
- Seasonal animal experiences such as lamb feeding in spring
- Christmas trees and wreaths in December
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin patch is an October-only event, with picking sessions across the month (in 2024 it ran from mid-October up to the 30th). Because entry is by timed session, you book a slot online in advance rather than just turning up. The exact dates and booking link for the new season are usually released in September, so keep an eye on the farm’s website and Facebook page.
Tickets are bought ahead through the farm’s online booking system, and visitors have described the pricing as reasonable. The farm shop is open year-round (closed Wednesdays) if you want to combine your visit with a shop for local meat and produce.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Coedkernew, Newport, Gwent, NP10 8UD, just off the A48 between Newport and Cardiff. About 4 miles from Newport and 7 from Cardiff.
- Booking: the pumpkin patch is pre-booked online on timed entry, so reserve your session before travelling.
- Accessibility: the pumpkin field is open farmland and can be very muddy in October, so wellies are strongly recommended; the terrain may be difficult for standard wheelchairs and pushchairs in wet weather.
- Facilities: the farm shop and meat counter are on site for a longer visit.
Contact
Address: Coedkernew, Newport, Gwent, NP10 8UD
Phone: +44 1633 681590
Website: berryhillfarmgwent.co.uk
Facebook: @berryhillfarmgwent
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book the pumpkin patch?
Yes. Berry Hill runs its pumpkin patch on timed entry, booked online in advance, so reserve a session rather than turning up on the day. Dates and the booking link are usually released in September.
When is it open?
The pumpkin patch runs across October. The exact session dates change each year and are published on the farm’s website and Facebook page closer to the time.
What should I wear?
Wellies and a warm, waterproof coat. The picking field is open farmland and can be muddy in October, especially after rain.
What else is on at the farm?
As well as the pumpkin patch and corn maze, there is a farm shop and butchery open year-round, seasonal animal experiences such as spring lamb feeding, and Christmas trees and wreaths in December.
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