The Pumpkin Patch at New House Farm, Marden, near Hereford, is a genuine pick-your-own where the farm grows five acres of its own pumpkins. You pick your own from the field with a wheelbarrow, with free entry and pay per pumpkin, plus an after-dark “Night Maze” on some October dates. (Note: this is Marden in Herefordshire, not Marden in Kent.)
About The Pumpkin Patch, Marden
Run by O. H. Price and Son, who have farmed at New House Farm, Marden, near Hereford, since 1922, The Pumpkin Patch launched in 2021 and grows around five acres of pumpkins on site.
Pumpkin Picking at The Pumpkin Patch
You pick your own from the homegrown field, with farm-provided wheelbarrows. Entry is free and you pay per pumpkin, with no pre-booking required. There is also a separately ticketed “Night Maze” after dark on some October dates, and pop-up food and drink stalls. Note the farm asks visitors not to rely on Google Maps for directions.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch opens on all weekends throughout October plus the half-term week, roughly 9am to 5pm. Entry is free and you pay per pumpkin; the after-dark Night Maze is a separate ticket. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s website or Facebook page.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: New House Farm, Marden, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3EW (Marden in Herefordshire, not Kent). Follow the farm’s own directions rather than Google Maps.
- Booking: no booking for the daytime patch; the Night Maze is ticketed separately.
- Parking: on-farm parking.
Contact
Address: New House Farm, Marden, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3EW
Phone: +44 7792 827184
Email: o.h.priceandson@gmail.com
Website: herefordpumpkinpatch.com
Facebook: The Pumpkin Patch Hereford
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this in Kent or Hereford?
It is at Marden in Herefordshire (near Hereford), not Marden in Kent. Use the farm’s own directions, as it asks visitors not to rely on Google Maps.
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry to the daytime patch is free and you pay per pumpkin. The after-dark Night Maze is a separate ticket.
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