Pumpkin Corner, near Ashbourne in Derbyshire, is a small, dedicated pick-your-own pumpkin farm run by Andy and Meg, where the pumpkins are grown organically in the field. You take a wheelbarrow and walk into the patch to pick your own, with free entry and pay per pumpkin. With a sunflower field in summer and adults-only “date nights” in October, it is a genuine, down-to-earth pick-your-own in the Peak District foothills.
About Pumpkin Corner
Pumpkin Corner is a small working farm near Osmaston, just outside Ashbourne, run by Andy and Meg, who grow their pumpkins organically. As well as the October pumpkins, they run a pick-your-own sunflower field in August.
Pumpkin Picking at Pumpkin Corner
You collect a wheelbarrow and walk into the field to pick your own pumpkins, growing in the ground, with clear paths to get around. The pumpkins are organically grown, and you pay per pumpkin (from around £2 up to £15 by size). Entry is free and no booking is required. There are also adults-only “date night” evenings with lighting, food and music.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch opens every Saturday and Sunday throughout October, 10am to 4pm. Entry is free and pumpkins are priced from around £2 to £15 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: Pumpkin Corner, near Osmaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ND.
- Booking: no booking required.
- Parking: free parking next to the field.
- Dogs: dogs are not permitted in the patch, though there are picnic benches overlooking it where a dog could wait.
- Payment: cash and card both accepted.
Contact
Address: Pumpkin Corner, near Osmaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ND
Facebook: Pumpkin Corner
The farm is run mainly through its Facebook page, which is the place to check for opening dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry is free and you pay per pumpkin (from around £2 to £15 by size). The pumpkins are grown organically in the field, and you pick your own.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are not permitted in the patch, but there are picnic benches overlooking it where a dog could wait.