Village Pumpkins at Barlow, near Dronfield and Chesterfield in Derbyshire, is a family pick-your-own where around 40,000 pumpkins are grown across 12 acres. You pick your own from the field with a wheelbarrow, with a sunflower field, flower fields and food vendors. There is a small per-person entry, and it is a genuine homegrown pick-your-own on the edge of the Peak District.
About Village Pumpkins
Village Pumpkins is run by Charlie Village and Frankie James-Birch at Oak Tree Farm, Barlow, near Dronfield. They grow around 40,000 pumpkins across 12 acres, in classic carving varieties plus squash and gourds.
Pumpkin Picking at Village Pumpkins
You pick your own from the homegrown field with a wheelbarrow. There is a small per-person entry, with the pumpkins paid for separately. Weekends are ticket-only and booked in advance, with weekdays walk-up. Food vendors are on site, and there is a flower field earlier in the year.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs across October (in 2025, weekends 4 to 5, 11 to 12 and 18 to 19 October, then daily from 20 October while stocks last), with weekends 9am to 5pm. Entry was £3 per person aged 12 and over (under-12s free), with the pumpkins paid for separately. Weekends are pre-booked; weekdays are walk-up. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Oak Tree Farm, Johnnygate Lane, Barlow, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 7SE.
- Booking: weekends pre-booked; weekdays walk-up.
- Parking: adjacent field (can be muddy late in the season).
- Dogs: allowed in the refreshments area and car park, but not on the patch.
Contact
Address: Oak Tree Farm, Johnnygate Lane, Barlow, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 7SE
Phone: +44 7712 172966
Website: villagelogs.com
Facebook: Village Pumpkins PYO
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, around 40,000 pumpkins are grown on site across 12 acres, and you pick your own from the field with a wheelbarrow.
Do I need to book?
Weekends are ticket-only and pre-booked; weekdays are walk-up. There is a small per-person entry, with the pumpkins paid for separately.