The Farm Patch at Lower House Farm, near Ledbury in Herefordshire, is a genuine pick-your-own pumpkin field run by a long-established family farm. You pick your own pumpkins from the field, with parking on a firm yard rather than a muddy car park, and pizza on site. It is a relaxed family pick-your-own in the Herefordshire countryside, with entry booked online.
About The Farm Patch (Lower House Farm)
The Farm Patch is the pick-your-own arm of Lower House Farm, a 500-acre family farm near Ledbury. As well as the October pumpkins it runs flower picking in late summer, and there is on-site pizza.
Pumpkin Picking at The Farm Patch
You pick your own pumpkins directly from the field. Entry is by a car pass booked online (covering everyone in the car), with the pumpkins paid for separately by size. Helpfully, the car park is a firm concrete and gravel yard, so there is no mud and no getting stuck. Entry is booked in advance.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch opens in October (in 2025 from 4 October, including the half-term week Monday to Friday 11am to 4pm). Entry was a car pass of around £10 (covering up to seven people, plus a booking fee), with pumpkins from around £1 for miniatures and £2.50 for small ones. Online booking is required. The dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: The Farm Patch, Gilbert’s Farm, Lilly Hall Lane, Little Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2LD. (Use the address given with your booking, as the farm has more than one entrance.)
- Booking: entry is by an online-booked car pass.
- Parking: free, on a firm concrete and gravel yard (no mud).
Contact
Address: The Farm Patch, Gilbert’s Farm, Little Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2LD
Phone: +44 1531 670730
Email: info@thefarmpatch.co.uk
Website: thefarmpatch.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, entry is by a car pass booked online (covering everyone in the car), with the pumpkins paid for separately by size.
Is the car park muddy?
No, the car park is a firm concrete and gravel yard, so there is no mud and no risk of getting stuck. The pumpkin field itself is open farmland, so wellies are still handy.
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