The Whole Hogg, near Malton in North Yorkshire, is a farm shop and pick-your-own famous for its homegrown pumpkins, with over 100 varieties grown on site. You pick your own from the field, with free entry by day and a “twilight picking” option in the evenings. With a cafe and farm animals, it is a popular Ryedale pick-your-own.
About The Whole Hogg
The Whole Hogg is a farm shop and cafe at Low Marishes, near Malton, that grows its own pumpkins and is known locally as a homegrown pumpkin specialist, with over 100 varieties for the October pick-your-own.
Pumpkin Picking at The Whole Hogg
You pick your own from the homegrown patch, choosing from over 100 varieties in many sizes and colours. Daytime entry is free, with pumpkins from around £1 by size, and there is a paid “twilight picking” option in the evenings (with food stalls and a licensed bar). No booking is required for daytime. Wellies are essential.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs through October (in 2025 from around 4 to 31 October). Daytime entry is free, with pumpkins from £1 by size; twilight picking evenings have been around £2.50 per person. The farm shop is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: The Whole Hogg, Howe Bridge Farm, Low Marishes, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6RQ.
- Booking: no booking required for daytime; twilight picking is a paid evening option.
- Dogs: dogs are welcome.
- What to wear: wellies are essential.
Contact
Address: The Whole Hogg, Howe Bridge Farm, Low Marishes, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6RQ
Website: thewholehoggfarmshop.co.uk
Facebook: The Whole Hogg Farm Shop
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
Daytime entry is free, with the pumpkins paid for by size. There is a paid twilight-picking option in the evenings.
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, The Whole Hogg grows its own pumpkins, with over 100 varieties, and you pick your own from the field.