Pickwell Farm at Bursledon, near Southampton, is a working pick-your-own farm that has grown pumpkins for nearly 40 years and opened its patch to the public since 2014. Each October you grab a wheelbarrow, roam the fields and pick your own pumpkins, paying at the end. Entry is free, and it sits alongside the farm’s wider pick-your-own season and small shop.
About Pickwell Farm
Pickwell is a family pick-your-own farm on Grange Road at Bursledon, running a full season from rhubarb and strawberries through to sweetcorn and runner beans, with its own pumpkins as the October crop and a small farm shop on site.
Pumpkin Picking at Pickwell Farm
The pumpkins are grown on the farm, so you head into the fields with a wheelbarrow and pick your own, then pay at the end. Entry to the patch is free and pumpkins are priced by size. It can sell out before Halloween in busy years, so it is worth going earlier in the month or checking the farm’s Facebook page before a late visit.
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin patch runs through October, typically from early in the month to Halloween. In autumn the farm is generally open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm. Entry is free and pumpkins are priced by size; no booking is required. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s Facebook page.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Pickwell Farm, Grange Road, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8GD.
- Booking: no booking required.
- Good to know: pumpkins can sell out before Halloween, so go earlier in the month or check ahead; we have not been able to confirm the dog policy, so check with the farm if it matters.
Contact
Address: Pickwell Farm, Grange Road, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8GD
Phone: +44 23 8040 4616
Facebook: Pickwell Farm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry to the patch is free and you pay for the pumpkins you pick, priced by size. The pumpkins are grown on the farm, so it is genuine field picking.
When is it open?
Through October. The patch can sell out before Halloween, so check the farm’s Facebook page for the current dates and availability before travelling.
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