Forge Mill Farm, in Sandwell Valley Country Park at West Bromwich, is a working council-run farm that grows its own pumpkins and runs a pick-your-own patch each October. There is an outdoor field plus a more accessible patch on the farmyard for anyone wanting to avoid the mud, making it a handy family Halloween outing in the West Midlands. Entry is ticketed and pre-booked.
About Forge Mill Farm
Forge Mill Farm is a working farm within Sandwell Valley Country Park, run by the local council, with farm animals and a farm shop known for its produce. Each October it opens a homegrown pumpkin patch as a ticketed event, drawing families from across the Black Country and Birmingham.
Pumpkin Picking at Forge Mill Farm
The pumpkins are homegrown, and you pay for what you pick (larger “monster” pumpkins cost a little more). As well as the outdoor field, there is a second, more accessible patch on the farmyard near the entrance, which is useful in wet weather or for anyone who would rather not cross a muddy field. Entry to the farm and patch is a ticketed, pre-booked session.
Things to Do on the Day
- Pick-your-own homegrown pumpkins from the field or the accessible farmyard patch
- Farm animals to see
- Farm shop on site
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin patch runs on October weekends and through half-term (in 2025 these included the weekends of 4 to 5, 11 to 12, 18 to 19 and 25 to 26 October, plus the half-term week and some after-school sessions). Entry has been ticketed at around £4.50 to £6.50 per person (covering the farm and patch), with pumpkins paid for separately. Booking ahead is essential. The dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Forge Mill Farm, Forge Lane, West Bromwich, B71 3SZ, in Sandwell Valley Country Park.
- Booking: entry is by pre-booked ticketed session, booked online; booking ahead is essential.
- Parking: pay-and-display car park (charges apply).
- Dogs: assistance dogs only during standard sessions (there has been a separate “dogs after hours” evening); check before bringing a dog.
Contact
Address: Forge Mill Farm, Forge Lane, West Bromwich, B71 3SZ
Phone: +44 121 588 7210
Email: forgemill_farm@sandwell.gov.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes. Entry is a ticketed, pre-booked session booked online, and booking ahead is essential.
Is there an accessible patch?
Yes. As well as the outdoor field, there is a more accessible patch on the farmyard near the entrance, which helps in wet weather or for anyone wanting to avoid the mud.