Ketton Pumpkins, at Ketton near Stamford in Rutland, is a dedicated family-run pick-your-own pumpkin farm. You walk the field and pick your own straight from the patch, with free entry and pay only for what you take. With farm animals to see, hot drinks and cakes, it is a friendly, good-value pick-your-own in the Rutland countryside.
About Ketton Pumpkins
Ketton Pumpkins is run by Andy and Edis Payne (who also run Rutland Poultry) on family farmland at Ketton, just off the A6121 near Stamford. It is a dedicated pick-your-own pumpkin patch, with mini squashes and gourds alongside the pumpkins.
Pumpkin Picking at Ketton Pumpkins
You walk the field and pick your own pumpkins, with free entry and pay only for what you take (from around £2). No booking is required. Dogs on leads are welcome, and there are farm animals to see, with hot drinks and cakes on site. As an open field, wellies are a good idea after rain.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs on October weekends and then daily towards Halloween (in 2025 on the weekends of 4 to 5, 11 to 12 and 18 to 19 October, then daily 25 to 31 October, 10am to 4pm). Entry is free and pumpkins are priced from around £2 by size. No booking is required. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s social pages.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Ketton, near Stamford, Rutland, PE9 3SX, just off the A6121; follow the pumpkin signs on the main road to the farm track.
- Booking: no booking required.
- Dogs: dogs on leads are welcome.
- What to wear: it is an open field, so wellies are recommended.
Contact
Address: Ketton, near Stamford, Rutland, PE9 3SX
Website: kettonpumpkins.co.uk
Facebook: @kettonpumpkins
The farm is run mainly through its social pages; check there for the current dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry is free and you pay only for the pumpkins you pick, from around £2 by size, picking your own from the field.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs on leads are welcome.