Over Farm, just north-west of Gloucester, runs a 17-acre pick-your-own pumpkin patch each October. You head into the field and pick your own pumpkins and squashes, with everything from small pumpkins through to giant “sumo” specimens. There is a covered seating area, a bar, food traders and a farm shop, plus “Pumpkins After Dark” evening events.
About Over Farm
Over Farm is an established farm with a farm shop and events at Over, just north-west of Gloucester city centre in Gloucestershire. Each October it opens a 17-acre pumpkin patch for pick-your-own.
Pumpkin Picking at Over Farm
You go into the 17-acre field and pick your own pumpkins and squashes, priced by size from around £1.50 for the smallest up to much more for the giant ones. Entry is by a paid ticket (cheaper booked online in advance), with the pumpkins paid for separately. There is a large covered seating area, a bar, independent food traders and a farm shop, plus evening “Pumpkins After Dark” events on selected dates.
Opening Times & Prices
2026 dates: opens Sat 3 October, runs to Sat 31 October; Pumpkin Festival daily 3 to 31 Oct (daily 23 to 31 Oct for half term); Pumpkins After Dark evenings 9 to 10, 16 to 17, 23 to 31 Oct; Pumpkin Festival 10am to 5:30pm, last entry 4:30pm; Pumpkins After Dark 6pm to 10pm, last entry 8:30pm; timed tickets, book ahead; parking free (as published by the farm, checked Sat 22 August; source).
The patch runs through October (in 2025, weekends from 4 October then daily from 23 to 31 October for half-term), roughly 10am to 5:30pm with last entry around 4:30pm. Entry is by ticket (early-bird prices are cheaper when booked at least two weeks ahead; gate prices are higher), with the pumpkins paid for separately by size. The exact dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so book through the farm’s website.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Over Farm, Over, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8DB.
- Booking: online booking recommended for the cheapest entry; gate prices are higher.
- Dogs: welcome on leads (a small charge applies; treats and poo bags provided).
- Parking: free and ample on-site.
- Facilities: covered seating, bar, food traders, farm shop.
Contact
Address: Over Farm, Over, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8DB
Phone: 01452 341510
Website: overfarm.co.uk
Facebook: Over Farm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
Yes, entry is by a paid ticket (cheapest booked online in advance), and the pumpkins are paid for separately by size. Parking is free.
Are there evening events?
Yes, “Pumpkins After Dark” evening events run on selected dates, booked separately.
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