Pumpkin picking North East 2026

Pick-your-own pumpkins in the North East: our 2026 guide to pumpkin patches across County Durham, Tyne and Wear, Teesside and Northumberland, with the farms, what to expect and when to go.

What to expect

The North East has a small but genuine set of pick-your-own pumpkin farms, from County Durham fields to Northumberland fruit farms and a Teesside community farm. Expect to walk the field and pick your own, often with animals or a farm shop alongside. October weekends and the half-term are busiest.

When is the pumpkin picking season?

Pumpkin picking in the North East runs through October, opening from the first or second weekend and peaking around the late-October half-term and Halloween. The season is short and can be wet, so wellies help; check each farm’s website or Facebook page for this year’s dates first.

Top pumpkin patches in the North East

Here are four of our standout pick-your-own pumpkin patches in the North East; the full list of farms is below.
East Grange Pumpkin Patch, Durham
Newham Grange Farm, Middlesbrough
Brocksbushes Farm, Northumberland
Down At The Farm, Houghton le Spring

Frequently asked questions

Where can I go pumpkin picking near Newcastle or Durham?
East Grange Pumpkin Patch at High Shincliffe near Durham and Brocksbushes Farm in Northumberland are both within easy reach of Newcastle and Durham.

Are there pumpkin patches on Teesside?
Yes; Newham Grange Farm at Coulby Newham near Middlesbrough runs a pick-your-own pumpkin field each October.