Briarlands Farm at Blair Drummond, near Stirling, runs a pumpkin-picking event each October as part of its family farm attraction. The clever twist is that the pumpkin picking is held inside the farm’s old, sheltered strawberry tunnels, so it stays dry and there is no need for wellies. You choose and pay for your pumpkins by size, with a carving area on site. It is a good all-weather option near Stirling.
About Briarlands Farm
Briarlands is a working farm and family visitor attraction at Blair Drummond, near Stirling, with farm animals, tractor rides, a jumping pad and play areas, plus a sunflower field in summer. Its October pumpkin picking runs in its former strawberry tunnels.
Pumpkin Picking at Briarlands Farm
The pumpkin picking takes place under cover in the farm’s old strawberry tunnels, so it is an all-weather, no-wellies experience. You choose your pumpkins and pay for them by size, with a small separate entry fee, and there is a carving area on site. There is a discount on park entry if you book the two together.
Opening Times & Prices
2026 dates: opens Sat 10 October, runs to Sat 31 October; walk-in; entry £2 per person (adults also need a ticket to accompany children); 25% off if park entry is booked online for the same day (as published by the farm, checked Sat 22 August; source).
The pumpkin picking runs through October (in 2025 from 11 to 31 October). Entry to the pumpkin area has been a small charge of around £1.50 to £2 per person, booked online, with the pumpkins paid for separately by size; both cash and card are accepted. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Briarlands Farm, Blair Drummond, Stirling, FK9 4UP.
- Booking: the pumpkin entry is booked online; you can book it with park entry at a discount.
- Payment: cash and card both accepted.
- Good to know: the picking is under cover in the old strawberry tunnels, so no wellies are needed.
Contact
Address: Briarlands Farm, Blair Drummond, Stirling, FK9 4UP
Phone: +44 1786 841309
Email: info@briarlandsfarm.co.uk
Website: briarlandsfarm.co.uk
Facebook: @briarlandsfarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need wellies?
No. The pumpkin picking is held under cover in the farm’s old strawberry tunnels, so it stays dry and there is no need for wellies.
Do I need to book?
The pumpkin entry is booked online, with a discount if you book it together with park entry. The pumpkins are paid for separately by size.
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