Cat & Fiddle Farm is a pick-your-own farm and cafe at Hinton, near Christchurch in Dorset, on the edge of the New Forest. Through the summer and autumn you can pick your own fruit, vegetables, sunflowers and, in October, pumpkins straight from a dedicated field. With a cafe on site and free entry to the fields, it is a relaxed family day out between Christchurch and the New Forest.
About Cat & Fiddle Farm
Cat & Fiddle is a working pick-your-own farm on the Lyndhurst Road at Hinton, growing close to 20 varieties of fruit and vegetables across the season, from strawberries and raspberries to runner beans and sweetcorn. It also has an on-site cafe, making it easy to round off a visit. The pumpkins are its autumn highlight.
Pumpkin Picking at Cat & Fiddle Farm
In October the farm opens a spacious field for pick-your-own pumpkins, where you head in and choose your own from the crop. There is no entry fee; you simply pay for the pumpkins you pick. It is a straightforward pick-from-the-field experience rather than a themed ticketed event, which keeps it good value for families.
Things to Do on the Day
- Pick-your-own pumpkins from the field in October
- Pick-your-own sunflowers in late summer
- Pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and vegetables in season
- On-site cafe for refreshments
Opening Times & Prices
Pumpkins are available through October, with the farm open seven days a week (hours have been reported as roughly 9am to 5pm; it is worth checking the website for the current day’s times). There is no entry fee and no booking required; you pay for the pumpkins you pick. The exact 2026 pumpkin dates had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Cat & Fiddle Farm, Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7DS, on the edge of the New Forest.
- Booking: no booking required.
- Parking: ample on-site parking.
- Dogs: dogs are not allowed on the fields.
- Payment: cash and card both accepted.
Contact
Address: Cat & Fiddle Farm, Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7DS
Phone: +44 1425 672451
Facebook: @catandfiddlefarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
No. It is walk-in pick-your-own with no booking and no entry fee; you pay for the pumpkins you pick.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are not allowed on the fields.
Is there anything else to do?
Yes, there is an on-site cafe, and earlier in the year you can pick your own sunflowers and a wide range of fruit and vegetables.
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