Poynings Pumpkin Patch sits at the foot of the South Downs at Poynings, just north-west of Brighton in West Sussex. You walk the field and pick your own pumpkins, squashes and gourds from 19 varieties, with free entry, free parking and pay only for what you pick. It is an easy, low-key family outing in the South Downs National Park.
About Poynings Pumpkin Patch
Poynings Pumpkin Patch is a family-run patch at Poynings, a small village at the foot of the South Downs about five miles north-west of Brighton, in the South Downs National Park. It is run by Oli Lee.
Pumpkin Picking at Poynings
You walk the patch and pick your own pumpkins, squashes and gourds from 19 varieties, with wheelbarrows provided. Entry and parking are free and you pay only for what you pick. There are food and drink stalls, seasonal decorations and a golden-pumpkin prize hunt. Dogs are not allowed on the patch.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs on October weekends plus the final days of the month (in 2025, the weekends and 26 to 31 October), 10am to 4pm. Entry is free and you pay only for the pumpkins you pick, with no booking required. The exact dates and prices are announced on the farm’s Facebook page each year, so check there before travelling.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Poynings Roundabout, Poynings, West Sussex, BN45 7AP (near Brighton).
- Booking: no booking required (walk-in).
- Dogs: not allowed on the patch.
- Parking: free in the field next to the patch.
- Facilities: food and drink stalls, golden-pumpkin hunt.
Contact
Address: Poynings Roundabout, Poynings, West Sussex, BN45 7AP
Phone: 07891 182978
Email: oli_lee@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: @poyningspumpkinpatch
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry and parking are free and you pay only for the pumpkins you pick.
Are dogs allowed?
No, dogs are not allowed on the patch.