Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm at Barnet, on the edge of North London, runs a Halloween pumpkin event each October with a stocked pumpkin patch. You take a wheelbarrow and pick your own from a range of pumpkins, including munchkin and “goosebump” varieties, with farm play, ice cream and Halloween theming. Entry is by a ticket, with the pumpkins paid for separately or included in a bundle.
About Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm
Lewis of London is an ice cream farm at Fold Farm, Galley Lane, Barnet, on the edge of North London close to the Hertfordshire border. Each October it runs a Halloween pumpkin event with a pumpkin patch and family activities.
Pumpkin Picking at Lewis of London
You take a wheelbarrow and pick your own from a stocked outdoor pumpkin patch, choosing from varieties including regular, munchkin, goosebump and snowman pumpkins. It is run as a ticketed Halloween event with extras such as haunted hay bales, a “Shop of Horrors”, a grab activity and Halloween ice cream flavours, plus farm play and a café. The pumpkins cost extra on top of the entry ticket, unless you choose a bundle ticket that includes one.
Opening Times & Prices
2026 dates: opens Sat 10 October, runs to Sat 31 October; weekends 10 to 11 Oct, then daily 16 to 31 Oct; 10:00 to 16:00 (hourly timed slots); timed tickets, book ahead; entry £1 entry only (pumpkin paid for separately) or £4.75 entry including a small/medium pumpkin (as published by the farm, checked Sat 22 August; source).
The event runs through the second half of October (in 2024, 16 to 31 October), 10am to 4pm in hourly timed slots. Entry has been around £4.50 to £6.50 per person, with the pumpkins paid for separately, or a bundle ticket (around £9 to £11) including a medium pumpkin. The exact dates and prices for the coming season had not been confirmed at the time of writing, so book through the website.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Fold Farm, Galley Lane, Barnet, EN5 4RA (North London, near the Hertfordshire border).
- Booking: pre-booked, timed ticket online.
- Parking: free on-site.
- Facilities: ice cream café, play area, Halloween activities.
Contact
Address: Fold Farm, Galley Lane, Barnet, EN5 4RA
Phone: 020 8447 1593
Email: info@lewisoflondon.co.uk
Website: lewisoflondon.co.uk
Facebook: @lewisoflondon1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the pumpkin included in the ticket?
The standard entry ticket does not include a pumpkin; pumpkins are paid for separately. A bundle ticket is available that includes a medium pumpkin.
Is it a traditional farm patch?
It is a Halloween-themed event with a stocked outdoor pumpkin patch and added activities, rather than a bare-bones field, so expect a fun, family event atmosphere.
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