Peterley Manor Farm at Great Missenden, in the Buckinghamshire Chilterns, grows around 9,000 to 10,000 of its own pumpkins and opens a genuine pick-your-own patch each October. You pick your own from the field, with children’s activities, a farm shop and a cafe on site. There is no entry fee and no need to book, making it an easy family pumpkin outing in the Chilterns.
About Peterley Manor Farm
Peterley Manor Farm is a 40-acre family farm near Great Missenden, with a six-acre pick-your-own area, a farm shop and a cafe. Pumpkins have become one of its biggest pick-your-own crops, with thousands grown on site each year.
Pumpkin Picking at Peterley Manor Farm
The pumpkins are homegrown, so you pick your own from the field, in a range of shapes, sizes and varieties, and pay at the pick-your-own kiosk. There is no entry fee and no need to book. Children’s activities such as face painting, games and photo spots run in a barn on site, with food vans at busy times.
Things to Do on the Day
- Pick-your-own homegrown pumpkins from the field
- Children’s activities: face painting, games and photo spots
- Farm shop and cafe
- Food vans at busy times
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin patch runs through October. There is no entry fee and no booking; you pay for the pumpkins you pick at the kiosk (some activities, such as face painting, carry a small charge). The exact dates, hours and per-pumpkin prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s website closer to the time.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Peterley Manor Farm, Peterley Lane, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0HH.
- Booking: no booking required; free entry to the patch.
- Parking: free, ample on-site parking.
Contact
Address: Peterley Manor Farm, Peterley Lane, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0HH
Phone: +44 1494 863566
Email: hello@peterleymanorfarm.co.uk
Website: peterleymanorfarm.co.uk
Facebook: @peterleyfarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
No, there is no entry fee and no need to book. You pick your own homegrown pumpkins from the field and pay at the kiosk; some children’s activities carry a small charge.
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, around 9,000 to 10,000 pumpkins are grown on the farm each year, and you pick your own from the field.