Mr Pumpkin is a fourth-generation arable farm at Morley, just outside Derby, that grows around 90,000 of its own pumpkins and opens a genuine pick-your-own field each October. You borrow a wheelbarrow and pick your own from over 50 varieties, with a corn maze, fairground rides and bouncy castle. It is a ticketed event, booked in advance.
About Mr Pumpkin
Mr Pumpkin is a fourth-generation family arable farm at Lime Farm, Morley, near Derby, growing around 90,000 pumpkins in more than 50 varieties on site for its October pick-your-own.
Pumpkin Picking at Mr Pumpkin
You borrow a wheelbarrow and pick your own from the growing field, choosing from a huge range of varieties. There is a per-person entry ticket, with the pumpkins paid for separately. Alongside the patch there is a corn maze, fairground rides and a bouncy castle. Entry is ticket-only, booked in advance.
Opening Times & Prices
2026 dates: opens Sun 4 October; Sunday 4 October; peak weekends 10 to 11, 17 to 18, 24 to 25 October; daily 19 to 29 October; final two days (30 to 31 October) dates to be released nearer the time depending on pumpkin availability; 10am to 4pm on standard dates; 9am to 5pm or 9am to 4pm on peak dates; extended Friday hours 11am to 6pm (16 Oct) and 10am to 6pm (23 Oct); timed tickets, book ahead; entry £3.50 adult peak, £2.50 adult off-peak; children 3 to 15 £1 peak, free off-peak with an adult; under 3 free; booking fee 25p per ticket (excluding free tickets) (as published by the farm, checked Mon 7 September; source).
The patch runs across October (in 2025, weekends from 11 October, then daily 17 to 31 October), 9am to 5pm at weekends and 10am to 4pm on weekdays. Entry was £2.50 per person aged 16 and over (under-12s free off-peak, £1 at peak times), with the pumpkins paid for separately. Advance booking is required. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Lime Farm, Mansfield Road, Morley, Derby, Derbyshire, DE7 6JU (about 4 miles from Derby on the A608).
- Booking: ticket-only, advance booking required.
- Parking: on-site parking.
Contact
Address: Lime Farm, Mansfield Road, Morley, Derby, Derbyshire, DE7 6JU
Phone: +44 7967 362215
Email: info@mrpumpkin.co.uk
Website: mrpumpkin.co.uk
Facebook: @mrpumpkinderby
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, Mr Pumpkin grows around 90,000 of its own pumpkins in over 50 varieties, and you borrow a wheelbarrow to pick your own from the field.
Do I need to book?
Yes, it is ticket-only with advance booking required. There is a per-person entry, with the pumpkins paid for separately.
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