Ridgeway Farm at Blackpool is a working dairy farm with an on-site pumpkin patch that it opens each October. You pick from rows of pumpkins, then take them by wheelbarrow to a decorated barn to carve, with farm animals and a cafe alongside. It is a ticketed, timed-session event, with a pumpkin included in the entry ticket and more available to buy.
About Ridgeway Farm
Ridgeway Farm is a working dairy farm near Blackpool that runs an October pumpkin event with an on-site patch, a carving barn, animal encounters and a cafe.
Pumpkin Picking at Ridgeway Farm
You pick from the patch and take your pumpkin by wheelbarrow to a decorated barn to carve or decorate. The ticket includes one pumpkin, with additional pumpkins available to buy, and a cheaper “no pumpkin” ticket if you just want to visit. Entry is on hourly timed sessions, booked online, with a visit lasting around two hours.
Opening Times & Prices
The event runs across October weekends and half-term (in 2025, 11 to 31 October). Tickets were from around £9.99 with a pumpkin (or £7.99 without), on hourly sessions, booked online (changeable up to two days before, non-refundable). The dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Ridgeway Farm, Peel Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5JX.
- Booking: required online, on hourly timed sessions.
- Parking: free on-site parking.
- Dogs: dogs are not allowed at the pumpkin event.
Contact
Address: Ridgeway Farm, Peel Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5JX
Phone: +44 7720 644700
Email: helen@ridgewayfarmblackpool.co.uk
Website: ridgewayfarmblackpool.co.uk
Facebook: @ridgewayfarmblackpool
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, booking online is required, on hourly timed sessions. The ticket includes one pumpkin, with more available to buy and a cheaper no-pumpkin option.
Are dogs allowed?
No, dogs are not allowed at the pumpkin event.
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