The Milton Maize Maze, at Rectory Farm just north of Cambridge, grows over 60,000 of its own pumpkins and opens a genuine pick-your-own field each October. You borrow a wheelbarrow and pick your own from over 60,000 pumpkins in many varieties, with a wooden maze, zip wire, inflatables and go-karts included. It is a ticketed family event, booked in advance.
About The Milton Maize Maze
The Milton Maize Maze runs from Rectory Farm on the A10 Milton Bypass, just outside Cambridge. Farmer Rob grows the pumpkins on site, planting tens of thousands of seeds for a crop of over 60,000 pumpkins in orange, white, warty, stripey and pink varieties.
Pumpkin Picking at The Milton Maize Maze
You borrow a wheelbarrow and pick your own from the growing field, with pumpkins priced individually from around 75p, paid for on the way out. The entry ticket also covers the other attractions: the zip wire, inflatables, go-karts and a wooden maze. Entry is ticket-only, booked in advance.
Opening Times & Prices
2026 dates: opens Sat 3 October, runs to Sat 31 October; weekends 3 to 4, 10 to 11 and 17 to 18 October, then daily 24 to 31 October; booking advised; pumpkins from 75p (as published by the farm, checked Sat 22 August; source).
The pumpkin event runs on October weekends and through half-term (in 2026, 3 to 4, 10 to 11, 17 to 18 and 24 to 31 October). Entry is a per-person ticket (held at 2025 rates for 2026, with the exact price on the booking page), and pumpkins are paid for individually from around 75p. Booking in advance is required, with tickets released from early September. The dates are confirmed on the farm’s website.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Rectory Farm, A10 Milton Bypass, Milton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6AE.
- Booking: ticket-only, booked in advance (tickets from early September).
- Parking: on-site parking.
Contact
Address: Rectory Farm, A10 Milton Bypass, Milton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6AE
Phone: +44 1223 860374
Website: themiltonmaizemaze.co.uk
Facebook: @miltonmaizemaze
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, the farm grows over 60,000 of its own pumpkins, and you borrow a wheelbarrow to pick your own from the field.
Do I need to book?
Yes, it is ticket-only and booked in advance, with tickets released from early September. The pumpkins are paid for individually on the way out.
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