Sharnfold Farm at Stone Cross, near Pevensey and Eastbourne in East Sussex, opens a dedicated pumpkin field each October. You pick your own from 15 varieties of pumpkin and 10 of squash, including unusual types, as part of a wider farm visit with a café, farm shop, soft play and a farm trail. It is a family-friendly day out on the Sussex coast.
About Sharnfold Farm
Sharnfold Farm is a leisure farm at Stone Cross, between Eastbourne and Pevensey in East Sussex, run by the Family Parks Group. Alongside the October pumpkin field it has a café, farm shop, soft play and a farm trail.
Pumpkin Picking at Sharnfold Farm
You pick your own pumpkins and squashes from a dedicated field, with around 15 varieties of pumpkin and 10 of squash to choose from, including more unusual types such as Pink Banana. In past Halloween half-terms there have also been activities such as a witch hunt and pumpkin carving. Entry to the farm has been by paid admission, with the pumpkins paid for separately by size, so it is worth confirming the current per-pumpkin prices with the farm.
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin field runs on October weekends (in 2025, three weekends across early to mid October). Admission to the farm has been charged per person (around £5.45 in 2025, under-2s free), with the pumpkins paid for on top. No pre-booking has been required. The exact dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s website or Facebook page first.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5BU.
- Booking: no pre-booking required (turn up on the day).
- Dogs: not permitted on the farm trail or attractions (including the pumpkin field); allowed in the café area only.
- Facilities: café, farm shop, soft play, farm trail, toilets.
Contact
Address: Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5BU
Phone: +44 1323 768490
Email: sharnfoldfarm@thefamilyparksgroup.co.uk
Facebook: @sharnfoldfarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
Yes, the farm has charged admission per person (around £5.45 in 2025), with the pumpkins paid for separately by size. Check the farm’s website for the current prices.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are not permitted on the farm trail or in the attractions, including the pumpkin field, but are allowed in the café area.
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