Brookheys Farm at Dunham Massey, near Altrincham, is a working farm that runs a pick-your-own pumpkin event each October. You book a timed slot, ride a tractor and trailer out to the patch, and pick your own pumpkins from the field, with a maize maze, farm animals and a scavenger hunt. It is a family farm day out near Altrincham, with the pumpkins grown on the farm.
About Brookheys Farm
Brookheys is a working farm at Sinderland Lane, Dunham Massey, with Highland cattle, sheep, goats and chickens, a maize maze and a pumpkin patch. (It is a separate operation from the nearby Dunham Pumpkins.)
Pumpkin Picking at Brookheys Farm
You book a timed slot, take a tractor-and-trailer shuttle from the car park out to the patch, and pick your own pumpkins from the field, from munchkins to large carving varieties in several colours. The entry ticket includes the tractor ride, maize maze, farm animals and a scavenger hunt, with the pumpkins paid for by size. Booking is required and weekends sell out.
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin event runs on October weekends (in 2025, Saturdays and Sundays from 4 to 26 October). Entry was £5 for adults and £4 for children (under-12-months free), with the pumpkins paid for separately (munchkins £1 to £3, carving pumpkins up to £15). Booking is required. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Brookheys Farm, Sinderland Lane, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, WA14 5SY.
- Booking: required (timed slots); weekends sell out.
- Parking: car park on site, with a tractor shuttle to the patch.
- Dogs: dogs are welcome on a short lead.
Contact
Address: Brookheys Farm, Sinderland Lane, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, WA14 5SY
Website: brookheysfarm.co.uk
Facebook: @BrookheysFarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, booking a timed slot is required and weekends sell out. The ticket includes the tractor ride and activities, with the pumpkins paid for by size.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs are welcome on a short lead.