Pencoed Fach Farm at Blackwood, in Caerphilly county borough, South Wales, is a pick-your-own pumpkin patch on a family organic farm that has been in the family for over 100 years. You take a wheelbarrow into the field and pick your own pumpkins, with farm animals to meet and food vendors on weekends. Entry is by a pre-booked ticket and there is a small farm shop on site.
About Pencoed Fach Farm
Pencoed Fach is a family-run organic farm on Bedwellty Road, Blackwood, in Caerphilly county borough, South Wales, that has been in the family for more than 100 years and now also runs a small dairy. Each October it opens a pick-your-own pumpkin patch.
Pumpkin Picking at Pencoed Fach
You take a wheelbarrow into the field and pumpkin barn and pick your own pumpkins. There is a small charge per car for entry and parking, with the pumpkins paid for separately. You can also meet and feed the farm animals, and on weekends and half-term there are food vendors serving hot food, organic milk, milkshakes and ice cream from the farm’s own dairy.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch opens on selected dates from mid-October up to Halloween, weather permitting, in pre-booked sessions to manage numbers. There is a small charge per car (around £4) for entry and parking, with the pumpkins paid for separately. The exact dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so book through the farm’s TicketSource page or check its Facebook page.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Bedwellty Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly, South Wales, NP12 0BQ.
- Booking: pre-booked sessions via TicketSource.
- Dogs: dogs on leads welcome, kept away from the farm animals.
- Facilities: wheelbarrows, portable toilets (including accessible), food vendors at weekends, farm shop.
Contact
Address: Bedwellty Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly, South Wales, NP12 0BQ
Website: pencoedfachfarm.com
Facebook: @PencoedFachFarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, the patch runs in pre-booked sessions via TicketSource to manage visitor numbers. There is a small charge per car, with the pumpkins paid for separately.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs on leads are welcome but must be kept away from the farm animals.
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