Rectory Farm at Stanton St John, near Oxford, grows its own pumpkins outdoors in the fields and runs a popular pick-your-own each October. You choose from the patch and fill a wheelbarrow, paying by weight, with a cafe and play area on site. It is a genuine homegrown pick-your-own a short drive from Oxford, booked in advance.
About Rectory Farm
Rectory Farm at Stanton St John is an Oxfordshire pick-your-own that grows its pumpkins outdoors in the fields (not polytunnels), in varieties including Racer, Harvest Moon and Renegade, plus Crown Prince squash.
Pumpkin Picking at Rectory Farm
Staff pre-cut the pumpkins before you arrive, and you choose from the ground and fill a wheelbarrow, then pay by weight at the huts or the farm shop. Entry is by a pre-booked ticket, with the pumpkins paid for on top. There is a cafe and a play area on site.
Opening Times & Prices
2026 dates: 2026 season confirmed, start date still to be announced, runs to Sat 31 October; every October weekend, plus the full half term week 24 to 31 October; timed tickets, book ahead; entry £8.50 per person on October weekends, £7.50 per person during half term week, under-2s free; parking free (Jackson's field or park at the shop/cafe) (as published by the farm, checked Sat 22 August; source).
The patch runs on October weekends and then daily towards Halloween (in 2025 on 4 to 5, 11 to 12 and 18 to 19 October, then daily 25 to 31 October), with first entry 9:30am and the event closing at 5pm. Entry was £8.50 per person including the booking fee (under-2s free), with pumpkins priced by weight (orange pumpkins and Crown Prince squash around £1.20 per kilo). Booking ahead is strongly advised. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Rectory Farm, Stanton St John, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX33 1HF.
- Booking: pre-booked ticket; booking ahead is strongly advised.
- Dogs: dogs are not allowed in the pumpkin patch or crop fields, but are welcome on leads in the cafe and play area.
Contact
Address: Rectory Farm, Stanton St John, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX33 1HF
Phone: +44 1865 358309
Website: rectoryfarmpyo.co.uk
Facebook: @rectoryfarmpyo
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, Rectory Farm grows its pumpkins outdoors in the fields. Staff pre-cut them before you arrive, and you choose from the ground and pay by weight.
Do I need to book?
Yes, entry is by a pre-booked ticket and booking ahead is strongly advised, with the pumpkins paid for by weight.
More pumpkin picking nearby
- Pumpkin picking in South East
- Wasing Pick Your Own Pumpkins & Woodland Trail
- L Wheeler & Sons
- Stoke Fruit Farm Farm Shop
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