Puxton Park at Hewish, near Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, runs a large pick-your-own pumpkin patch each October. The patch is a free-entry, pay-per-pumpkin field, separate from the paid farm park next door, with more than 60,000 pumpkins including unusual pink, white and star-shaped varieties. Wheelbarrows are provided, and the adjacent farm park is there if you want to extend the day.
About Puxton Park
Puxton Park is a family farm park at Hewish, near Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, with rides, animals and indoor play. Each October it adds an outdoor pick-your-own pumpkin patch that you can visit on its own, without paying for the farm park.
Pumpkin Picking at Puxton Park
You walk the outdoor field with a wheelbarrow and pick your own from more than 60,000 pumpkins, including unusual pink, white, star-shaped and lumpy varieties. Entry to the patch is free with no booking needed, and you pay only for the pumpkins you pick (priced by size). The neighbouring farm park, with its rides and animals, is paid for separately if you want to add it on.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs on weekends through October plus daily during the half-term (in 2025, from around 27 October), roughly 10am to 4pm. Entry is free and you pay only for the pumpkins you pick. The exact dates and prices 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: Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 6AH.
- Booking: no booking required for the patch (walk-in).
- Dogs: dog-friendly.
- Parking: free on-site.
- Facilities: farm shop; paid farm park next door (rides, animals).
Contact
Address: Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 6AH
Phone: 01934 523500
Website: puxton.co.uk
Facebook: @puxtonpark
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay to enter the pumpkin patch?
No, the pumpkin patch is free to enter and you pay only for the pumpkins you pick. The farm park next door is a separate, paid attraction.
Do I need to book?
No, the patch is walk-in with no booking required.
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