Pumpkin picking Northern Ireland 2026

Pick-your-own pumpkins in Northern Ireland: our 2026 guide to pumpkin patches across County Antrim, County Down, County Londonderry and County Tyrone, including near Belfast, with the best farms and opening notes.

What to expect

Northern Ireland’s pumpkin patches are mostly family farms and open farms that add a pick-your-own field and Halloween activities each October. Expect animals, play areas and food alongside the pumpkins. The season is short and weather-dependent, so wellies help.

When is the pumpkin picking season?

Pumpkin season in Northern Ireland runs through October, opening from the first or second weekend and peaking around the late-October half-term and Halloween. Check each farm’s website or Facebook page for this year’s dates before you travel.

Top pumpkin patches in Northern Ireland

Here are eight of our standout pick-your-own pumpkin patches in Northern Ireland; the full list of farms is below.
Streamvale Farm, Belfast
The Ark Open Farm, Newtownards
Maxwell’s Pumpkin Patch, Castlederg
Fultons Pumpkin Patch, Strabane
Causeway Fun Farm, Bushmills

Pumpkin picking by city

Belfast

Frequently asked questions

Where can I go pumpkin picking near Belfast?
Streamvale Farm on the edge of Belfast and The Ark Open Farm at Newtownards in County Down are both close to the city.

Are the patches suitable for young children?
Yes; most Northern Ireland patches are family open farms with animals, play areas and gentle activities alongside the pumpkin field.