Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze, near Cupar in Fife, is Scotland’s original pick-your-own pumpkin farm, now well over 25 years in. It grows tens of thousands of its own pumpkins, and you pick your own from the field and pay by size. With a giant mega maze, slides and a fun yard, it is a long-running family favourite, booked in advance on timed slots.
About Cairnie Fruit Farm
Cairnie Fruit Farm at Cupar grows soft fruit in summer and is the original Scottish producer of pick-your-own pumpkins, with over 20,000 farm-grown pumpkins for the October season, alongside its famous mega maze and family fun yard.
Pumpkin Picking at Cairnie Fruit Farm
The pumpkins are grown on the farm, and you pick your own from the field, paying per pumpkin by size at the end. A pumpkin patch pass (a small per-person entry) is required and is separate from the summer fun yard pass. Pre-booking online is mandatory, with morning and afternoon timed slots, and slots sell out.
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin patch runs in October (the farm publishes its dates each year, typically early to mid October), on two timed slots a day: 10am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 3:30pm. The patch pass was £1.50 per person (under-3s free but still need a booked ticket), with the pumpkins paid for separately by size. 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: Cairnie Fruit Farm, Cairnie, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4QD.
- Booking: mandatory online pre-booking; slots sell out.
- Parking: free, large car park with accessible bays.
- Dogs: only assistance dogs are permitted in the picking areas.
- Payment: cash and card both accepted.
Contact
Address: Cairnie Fruit Farm, Cairnie, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4QD
Phone: +44 1334 655610
Email: info@cairniefruitfarm.co.uk
Website: cairniefruitfarm.co.uk
Facebook: @cairniefruitfarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, online pre-booking is mandatory (the patch pass is separate from any fun-yard pass), and slots sell out. The pumpkins are paid for separately by size.
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes. Cairnie is the original Scottish producer of pick-your-own pumpkins, growing over 20,000 on the farm, and you pick your own from the field.
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