Valley View at Gouldings, in the Clyde Valley near Carluke, runs a popular October pumpkin-picking event as part of its family venue, which also has a restaurant, soft play and adventure park. You choose your pumpkins from decorated indoor and outdoor Halloween scenes, with carving stations on site so you can leave the mess behind. It is a family-friendly Halloween outing rather than a muddy field pick.
About Valley View at Gouldings
Valley View at Gouldings is a family leisure venue at Rosebank, near Carluke in South Lanarkshire, with a restaurant, soft play and an outdoor adventure park. Each October it runs a pumpkin-picking event with decorated Halloween scenes and carving stations.
The Pumpkin Event at Valley View
You choose your own pumpkins from decorated indoor and outdoor areas, with carving stations so you can carve on site, plus photo opportunities and a bale play area. There are also adults-only “date night” pumpkin sessions on some evenings. It is a “choose your own” from the displays rather than picking from a growing field, and entry is on timed sessions booked in advance.
Things to Do on the Day
- Choose your own pumpkins from decorated Halloween scenes
- Carving stations on site
- Photo opportunities and a bale play area
- Restaurant, soft play and adventure park
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin event runs through October (in 2025 from 4 to 30 October) on one-hour timed sessions, daytime and some evenings. Entry was around £3.50 per person (under-1s free), booked in advance online, with the pumpkins paid for separately. The dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Valley View at Gouldings, Lanark Road, Rosebank, Carluke, ML8 5QB.
- Booking: entry is on timed sessions booked in advance online.
- Parking: ample on-site parking.
- Dogs: dogs are not allowed at the event.
Contact
Address: Valley View at Gouldings, Lanark Road, Rosebank, Carluke, ML8 5QB
Phone: +44 1555 860259
Website: valleyviewatgouldings.com
Facebook: @valleyviewatgouldings
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a pick-your-own field?
Not quite. You choose your own pumpkins from decorated indoor and outdoor Halloween scenes, with carving stations on site, rather than picking from a growing field.
Do I need to book?
Yes, entry is on timed sessions booked in advance online. Check the venue’s website for the current dates.