Pumpkin picking London 2026

Pick-your-own pumpkins near London: our 2026 guide to pumpkin patches in and around the capital, from farms on the London fringe to the bigger patches just outside the M25, with the best options and when to go.

What to expect

London itself has only a couple of pumpkin farms within the boundary, so most Londoners head to the city fringe or just outside the M25, where the South East has dozens of patches within an hour’s drive. Expect farm fields where you pick your own, often with mazes, play areas and food. Weekends and half-term are busiest and the closest farms sell out, so book ahead.

When is the pumpkin picking season?

Pumpkin picking near London runs through October, opening from the first weekend and peaking over the late-October half-term and Halloween. The nearest farms get very busy at weekends, so go early in the day or midweek, and check the farm’s website or Facebook page for this year’s dates.

Top pumpkin patches in London

Here are a handful of of our standout pick-your-own pumpkin patches in London; the full list of farms is below.
Hewitt’s Farm, Orpington
Lewis of London, Barnet

Frequently asked questions

Where is the closest pumpkin picking to London?
Within Greater London, Hewitt’s Farm at Orpington in the south-east and Lewis of London at Barnet in the north are the closest options; just outside the capital, Crockford Bridge Farm at Addlestone and the Surrey and Kent patches are an easy drive.

Why are there so few pumpkin patches in London itself?
Pumpkins need open growing fields, which are scarce inside the city, so most London pumpkin picking happens on farms around the edge of the capital and in the surrounding South East counties.