Poplars Farm at Nuneaton, in Warwickshire, grows its own pumpkins and runs a ticketed pumpkin-picking event each October. You take a tractor and trailer ride out to the fields and pick your own with a wheelbarrow, with a bale maze, digger sandpit, marshmallows over a fire and a trick-or-treat bag included. It is a family farm day out a couple of miles from Nuneaton.
About Poplars Farm
Poplars is a family-run 500-acre farm at The Long Shoot, Nuneaton, growing its own pumpkins and squash. Each October it runs a ticketed pumpkin-picking experience, with a farm shop and pick-your-own earlier in the year.
Pumpkin Picking at Poplars Farm
The pumpkins are grown on the farm, and you take a tractor and trailer ride out to the fields to pick your own with a wheelbarrow. The ticket is a package that includes the tractor ride, a bale maze, digger sandpit, a pumpkin, hot chocolate, marshmallows over an open fire and a trick-or-treat bag for children. Daytime and evening sessions run, booked in advance.
Opening Times & Prices
The event runs across October (in 2025, 4 to 31 October, daytime 9:30am to 5pm and evening sessions 6:30pm to 8pm from 11 October). Admission was around £4.19 per person (under-3s free), booked in advance, with food vendors on site. The dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Poplars Farm, The Long Shoot, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6JG.
- Booking: pre-booking required (daytime and evening sessions).
- Parking: on-site parking.
Contact
Address: Poplars Farm, The Long Shoot, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6JG
Phone: +44 24 7638 6283
Website: poplarsfarm.co.uk
Facebook: Poplars Farm
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, the pumpkins are grown on the farm, and you take a tractor ride out to the fields to pick your own with a wheelbarrow.
Do I need to book?
Yes, pre-booking is required. The ticket is a package including the tractor ride, activities and a pumpkin, with daytime and evening sessions.
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