The Pumpkin Patch Hightown, near Formby just north of Liverpool, is one of the biggest pick-your-own pumpkin farms in the North West, with around 30 acres of field-grown pumpkins, squashes and gourds. There is no entry fee: you walk the fields, pick your own and pay only for what you take. With a free maize maze, pick-your-own sweetcorn and food stalls, it is a popular Merseyside pumpkin day out.
About The Pumpkin Patch Hightown
The Pumpkin Patch Hightown is a large field-grown pumpkin operation at Hightown, near Formby, covering around 30 acres. It grows a wide range of pumpkins, squashes and gourds, from classic orange to white, warty and grey varieties.
Pumpkin Picking at The Pumpkin Patch Hightown
This is a genuine, large-scale pick-your-own: you walk the fields and pick your own pumpkins, squashes and gourds, paying only for what you take. There is no admission fee. Alongside the pumpkins there is a free five-acre maize maze, pick-your-own sweetcorn, an ice cream van, food stalls and a weekend artisan market.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch is open daily throughout October (in 2025 from 1 to 31 October, 9am to 6pm). There is no entry fee and no booking required; you pay for the pumpkins you pick. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s Facebook page, which is its main channel.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: off Orrell Hill Lane / Moss Lane, Hightown, Merseyside, L38 5DA (look for the giant orange pumpkin bales at the entrance).
- Booking: no booking required; walk-ins only.
- Parking: free off-road parking for hundreds of cars.
- Dogs: dogs are welcome on a short lead (please clean up after them).
- Payment: cash and card both accepted.
Contact
Address: Hightown, Merseyside, L38 5DA
Facebook: The Pumpkin Patch Hightown
The farm has no separate website; its Facebook page is the place to check for opening dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
No, there is no entry fee. You walk the fields and pick your own, paying only for what you take. The maize maze is free too.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs are welcome on a short lead; please clean up after them.
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