Thurloxton Pumpkin Patch, at Thurloxton near Taunton in Somerset, is a family-run pick-your-own with a 2.5-acre pumpkin field. You take a wheelbarrow into the field and choose your own pumpkin, with games and a wood-fired pizza van adding to the day. Entry is by a pre-booked ticket that includes a pumpkin, and the patch often sells out.
About Thurloxton Pumpkin Patch
Thurloxton is a family-run fruit and vegetable grower at Keirles Farm, Thurloxton, near Taunton in Somerset. Each October it opens a 2.5-acre pumpkin field for pick-your-own, alongside its pick-your-own fruit earlier in the year.
Pumpkin Picking at Thurloxton
You explore 2.5 acres of pumpkin field with a wheelbarrow and pick your own pumpkin. Entry is by a pre-booked ticket that includes one pumpkin of any size, plus games such as a giant apple catapult. There is a wood-fired pizza van, a refreshment hut and a picnic area on site. Assistance dogs only are allowed in the field.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs on selected October dates (in 2025, the weekend of 19 to 20 October and then 26 to 31 October), generally 10am to 3pm or 4pm. Entry was by pre-booked ticket (around £12 per person on weekdays and £14.50 at weekends in 2025), including one pumpkin; accompanying people without a pumpkin paid a smaller charge. It sells out, with no tickets on the door. The exact dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so book through the farm’s website.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Keirles Farm, Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RQ.
- Booking: advance booking required (often sells out; no door tickets).
- Dogs: assistance dogs only in the field; dogs on leads in the car park and picnic area.
- Parking: free on-site.
- Facilities: toilets, refreshment hut, pizza van, picnic area.
Contact
Address: Keirles Farm, Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RQ
Email: info@thurloxton.com
Website: thurloxton.com
Facebook: @Thurloxton
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, entry is by pre-booked ticket and the patch often sells out, so book in advance. No tickets are sold on the door.
Is a pumpkin included?
Yes, the ticket includes one pumpkin of any size from the field. Accompanying people without a pumpkin pay a smaller charge.
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