Manor Farm Fruits at Hints, near Tamworth, runs Pumpkin Fest each October, a ticketed event where you choose from tens of thousands of the farm’s own pumpkins, grown across the fields and laid out in pumpkin tunnels. Combined with a maize maze, a spooky trail and family activities, it is one of the bigger pumpkin days out in the Tamworth and Lichfield area.
About Manor Farm Fruits
Manor Farm Fruits is a working fruit and pumpkin farm on Watling Street at Hints, with summer pick-your-own and an autumn Pumpkin Fest. It grows pumpkins, squashes and gourds across around 20 acres for the October event, so the pumpkins you take home are grown on the farm.
Pumpkin Fest at Manor Farm Fruits
Pumpkin Fest is a ticketed event. The farm grows its own pumpkins and lays them out in pumpkin tunnels, so you choose your own from the farm’s harvest rather than walking an open growing row. The pumpkins are paid for separately from the admission ticket. A maize maze, a spooktacular trail and family activities round out the day, and there are evening “Pumpkin Fest by Night” sessions on some dates.
Things to Do on the Day
- Choose your own from the farm’s homegrown pumpkins in the pumpkin tunnels
- Maize maze and a spooktacular trail
- Family activities and photo opportunities
- Evening “Pumpkin Fest by Night” sessions on selected dates
Opening Times & Prices
Pumpkin Fest runs through October (in 2025 it ran across the month, roughly 10am to 5pm). Entry is ticketed and pre-booked online (with a discount for booking ahead and walk-ins accepted if there is space); the pumpkins are paid for separately. Admission was around £6 to £7 per person in 2025, though prices for the coming season had not been confirmed at the time of writing, so check when booking opens.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Manor Farm, Watling Street, Hints, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3DF.
- Booking: ticketed and pre-booked online; walk-ins accepted if not at capacity.
- Parking: free parking, including disabled spaces.
- Dogs: dogs are welcome at Pumpkin Fest (a £1 dog ticket has applied).
- Payment: cash and card both accepted.
Contact
Address: Manor Farm, Watling Street, Hints, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3DF
Phone: +44 1543 483308
Email: info@manorfarmfruits.co.uk
Website: manorfarmfruits.co.uk
Facebook: @manorfarmfruits
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, Pumpkin Fest is ticketed and pre-booked online, with a discount for booking ahead; walk-ins are accepted if there is space. The pumpkins are paid for separately.
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes. The farm grows its own pumpkins across the fields and lays them out in pumpkin tunnels, where you choose your own.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs are welcome at Pumpkin Fest; a small dog ticket has applied. (Dogs are not permitted during the summer fruit-picking season.)
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