Pumpkin Pastures at Fordingbridge, on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, is a family-run pick-your-own pumpkin field. You walk a 10-acre field and pick from more than 30 varieties of pumpkin and squash, with free entry and pay only for what you pick. Crafts, games and pumpkin carving make it a good family outing, and the farm raises money for local charities.
About Pumpkin Pastures
Pumpkin Pastures is a family-run patch at Fordingbridge, near the New Forest, that has raised several thousand pounds for local charities. The 10-acre field is planted with more than 30 varieties of pumpkin and squash for the October pick-your-own.
Pumpkin Picking at Pumpkin Pastures
You walk the field and pick your own from over 30 varieties of pumpkin and squash, with free entry and pay only for what you pick, from £1. There are crafts, games, slingshots and pumpkin carving on site. An optional ticketed fireworks evening runs separately and must be booked in advance.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs through the second half of October (in 2025, from around 18 to 31 October), 9:30am to 4pm. Entry and parking are free, and you pay only for the pumpkins you pick, from £1. No booking is required for picking. The exact dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s website or Facebook page.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: A338 Fordingbridge Slip Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AN.
- Booking: no booking required for picking; the fireworks evening must be booked in advance.
- Parking: free.
- Facilities: crafts, games, pumpkin carving, food stalls.
Contact
Address: A338 Fordingbridge Slip Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AN
Phone: 07904 280832
Email: info@pumpkinpastures.co.uk
Website: pumpkinpastures.co.uk
Facebook: Pumpkin Pastures
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry and parking are free and you pay only for the pumpkins you pick, from £1.
Do I need to book?
No booking is needed for pumpkin picking. The separate fireworks evening must be booked in advance.