Strawberry Fields at Lifton, in west Devon, runs a “Pumpkin Fest” each October with a real pick-your-own pumpkin patch. You pick your own from the field, with a maize maze, a barrel train, live entertainment and plenty of food stalls. There are also evening “Pumpkin Nights” with live music, a fire show and a lit-up patch.
About Strawberry Fields Lifton
Strawberry Fields is a farm shop and pick-your-own at Cookworthy Road, Lifton, in west Devon near the Cornwall border. Each October it runs a Pumpkin Fest with a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and family activities.
Pumpkin Picking at Strawberry Fields
You pick your own pumpkins from the field, with the pumpkins priced by size separately from the entry ticket. Alongside the patch there is a maize maze, a barrel train, photo spots and live entertainment, plus a wide range of food stalls. Evening “Pumpkin Nights” run on selected dates with live music, a fire show and a lit-up patch. Dogs are welcome on leads.
Opening Times & Prices
2026 dates: opens Sat 3 October, runs to Sun 25 October; weekends only: 3 to 4, 10 to 11, 17 to 18, 24 to 25 October 2026; from 9:00, entry slots every 15 minutes, running to at least 14:30; timed tickets, book ahead; entry £5.95 general admission (many Sunday slots already sold out at the time of checking) (as published by the farm, checked Mon 7 September; source).
Pumpkin Fest runs on selected dates through October, with daytime sessions and four evening Pumpkin Nights. Entry is by a paid ticket (booked online), with the pumpkins paid for separately by size; the barrel train and maize maze are additional charges. The exact dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so book through the farm’s website.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Strawberry Fields, Cookworthy Road, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0DH.
- Booking: tickets booked online in advance.
- Dogs: welcome on leads at all times.
- Parking: ample on-site, including disabled access.
- Facilities: farm shop, food stalls, maize maze, barrel train.
Contact
Address: Strawberry Fields, Cookworthy Road, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0DH
Phone: 01566 784605
Email: info@strawberryfieldslifton.co.uk
Website: strawberryfieldslifton.co.uk
Facebook: @strawberryfieldslifton
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, Pumpkin Fest entry is by a paid ticket booked online, with the pumpkins paid for separately by size.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads at all times.
More pumpkin picking nearby
- Pumpkin picking in South West
- Bath Pumpkin Picking Patch
- Avon Valley Pumpkin Patch
- Farrington’s Farm Shop & Café
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