Maxey’s Farm Shop at Kirklington, near Newark in Nottinghamshire, has run its “Pick Up A Pumpkin” patch since 2012, growing all its pumpkins from seed in a field right next to the shop. You choose and pick your own pumpkins straight from the rows, with weekend extras like a carriage ride, bouncy castle, face painting and a barbecue. It is a friendly, homegrown pick-your-own in the heart of Nottinghamshire.
About Maxey’s Farm Shop
Maxey’s is a family farm shop at Kirklington, near Newark, where three generations of the Maxey family grow the pumpkins from seed to harvest in a field beside the shop. The “P..P..Pick Up A Pumpkin” patch has been a local favourite since 2012.
Pumpkin Picking at Maxey’s
The pumpkins are grown where you pick them, so you choose your own straight from the field rows, with varieties from miniature to XXL in orange, green, blue and white. Each weekend there are extras such as a carriage ride, bouncy castle, face painting, a barbecue and ice cream. There is a small admission, with the pumpkins paid for separately.
Things to Do on the Day
- Pick-your-own homegrown pumpkins from the field
- Weekend extras: carriage ride, bouncy castle, face painting
- Barbecue, ice cream and a gift tent
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs through October (in 2025 from 4 to 31 October, pumpkin and weather permitting). Admission has been £2 per person, with under-16s free, and pumpkins priced separately from around 50p for mini squashes and £2 for pumpkins. No booking is required. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Maxey’s Farm Shop, Hockerton Road, Kirklington, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8PB.
- Booking: no booking required.
- Parking: free parking on site.
Contact
Address: Maxey’s Farm Shop, Hockerton Road, Kirklington, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8PB
Phone: +44 1636 814566
Email: shop@maxeysfarmshop.co.uk
Website: maxeysfarmshop.co.uk
Facebook: @maxeysfarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes. Maxey’s grows all its pumpkins from seed in a field next to the shop, so you pick your own straight from the rows where they grew.
Do I need to book?
No booking is required. There is a small admission (with under-16s free), and the pumpkins are paid for separately.
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