Stanhill Farm at Wilmington, near Dartford in Kent, is a working farm with a pick-your-own pumpkin patch grown on site. You collect a wheelbarrow and pick your own pumpkins from the field, with a café, a maize maze and other pick-your-own earlier in the year. A small charge per vehicle covers parking and a wheelbarrow, with the pumpkins paid for separately.
About Stanhill Farm
Stanhill Farm is a working farm at Birchwood Road, Wilmington, near Dartford in Kent, with a farm shop, café and pick-your-own. The pumpkins are grown on site for the October patch, alongside strawberries, apples, vegetables and a maize maze earlier in the season.
Pumpkin Picking at Stanhill Farm
You collect a wheelbarrow and walk to the pumpkin patch to pick and cut your own. A charge per vehicle covers parking, the wheelbarrow and photo spots, with the pumpkins paid for separately at the exit (mini from £1 up to around £5.90, or a “fill a wheelbarrow” deal). There is a café on site and the patch is accessible, with a straw-covered surface for prams and wheelchairs.
Opening Times & Prices
2026 dates: opens Sat 3 October, runs to Fri 30 October; Sat 3 and Sun 4 Oct, Sat 10 and Sun 11 Oct, Sat 17 and Sun 18 Oct, then Tue 20 Oct to Fri 30 Oct; Mon to Sat 9:30am to 3:30pm, Sun 10:30am to 2:30pm; timed tickets, book ahead; entry £7.50 per ticket (one vehicle of up to eight people, or one walk-in group of up to eight); pumpkins £1.50 mini, £2.50 small, £4.50 medium, £7.00 large, £15.00 extra large, £39.00 wheelbarrow full; parking free (included in ticket) (as published by the farm, checked Thu 1 October; source).
The patch runs on October weekends and half-term, generally 9:30am to 3:30pm on weekdays and Saturdays and 10:30am to 2:30pm on Sundays. Entry is around £6 per vehicle (up to eight people), covering parking and a wheelbarrow, with the pumpkins paid for separately. It sells out, so pre-booking is essential. The exact dates for the coming season had not been confirmed at the time of writing, so book through the website.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Birchwood Road, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7HD.
- Booking: pre-booking essential (no walk-ins without a ticket).
- Dogs: not allowed anywhere on the farm.
- Parking: free, included in entry.
- Facilities: café, toilets (including accessible), baby changing, pram and wheelchair access.
Contact
Address: Birchwood Road, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7HD
Phone: 01322 669711
Email: info@stanhillfarm.co.uk
Website: stanhillfarm.co.uk
Facebook: @stanhillfarm
Frequently Asked Questions
How does entry work?
Entry is around £6 per vehicle (up to eight people), covering parking and a wheelbarrow, with the pumpkins paid for separately at the exit. Pre-booking is essential.
Are dogs allowed?
No, dogs are not allowed anywhere on the farm.
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