Sandy Lane Farm at Tiddington, near Thame in Oxfordshire, is an organic farm and farm shop that runs a once-a-year Pumpkin & Squash Celebration open day each October, where you can pick your own pumpkins from the field. It pairs the picking with cooking and carving, demonstrations and a pop-up cafe. It is a single open-day event rather than a multi-week patch, with free entry.
About Sandy Lane Farm
Sandy Lane Farm is an organic farm near Thame, best known for its vegetable boxes and farm shop. Once a year in October it opens for a Pumpkin & Squash Celebration, a family open day that includes pick-your-own from the field.
The Pumpkin & Squash Celebration
On the open day you can pick your own pumpkins and squashes from the field, alongside a display, cooking and carving, demonstrations on fermentation and reducing food waste, the farm shop and a pop-up cafe with local beer and cider. It is a single-day event rather than a patch that runs for weeks, so it is worth checking the date. Entry is free.
Opening Times & Prices
The Pumpkin & Squash Celebration is a single October open day (usually a Saturday, late morning to early afternoon). Entry is free, with the pumpkins paid for. As it is a once-a-year event, the date for the coming season is best confirmed on the farm’s website or Facebook page before planning a visit; the 2026 date had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Sandy Lane Farm, Sandy Lane, Tiddington, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2LA.
- Booking: no booking required; entry is free.
- Parking: on-site parking with a one-way system and staff directing.
- Dogs: no dogs allowed.
Contact
Address: Sandy Lane Farm, Sandy Lane, Tiddington, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2LA
Phone: +44 1844 279448
Website: sandylanefarm.co.uk
Facebook: @sandylanefarm
Frequently Asked Questions
When is it open?
It is a single October open day (the Pumpkin & Squash Celebration), rather than a patch that runs for weeks. Check the farm’s website or Facebook page for this year’s date.
Can I pick my own?
Yes, on the open day you can pick your own pumpkins and squashes from the field, alongside the other activities. Entry is free.
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