Hayles Fruit Farm at Winchcombe, near Cheltenham, is a working fruit farm that grows its own pumpkins and opens a pick-your-own field every October, with a children’s spooky trail alongside. It is a genuine, walk-in pick-your-own in lovely Cotswold countryside, backed by a farm shop and cafe for the rest of the year.
About Hayles Fruit Farm
Hayles is an established family fruit farm near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire, growing apples, soft fruit and its own pumpkins, with a farm shop, cafe and Christmas trees later in the year. The October pumpkin field has become an increasingly popular part of its calendar.
Pumpkin Picking at Hayles Fruit Farm
The pumpkins are grown on the farm, so you head into the field and pick your own. A children’s Halloween trail runs alongside the patch. No booking is needed. As the pumpkins can sell out before the end of the month, the farm suggests checking its Facebook page or calling ahead if you are coming late in October.
Things to Do on the Day
- Pick-your-own homegrown pumpkins from the field
- A children’s spooky Halloween trail
- Farm shop and cafe
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin field runs through October (in 2025 it ran from around 18 to 31 October), with the farm generally open 9am to 5pm (the farm shop is closed on Mondays). The children’s trail has been around £3 per child. No booking is required. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm before travelling.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Hayles Fruit Farm, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PB.
- Booking: no booking required.
- Good to know: pumpkins can sell out before 31 October, so check ahead for late-season visits; we have not been able to confirm the dog policy or parking, so check with the farm if either matters.
Contact
Address: Hayles Fruit Farm, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PB
Phone: +44 1242 602123
Email: info@haylesfruitfarm.co.uk
Website: haylesfruitfarm.co.uk
Facebook: @haylesfruitfarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
No. It is walk-in pick-your-own. As pumpkins can sell out late in the month, check the farm’s Facebook page or call ahead for late-October visits.
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, the pumpkins are grown on the farm and you pick your own from the field.
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