Westerton Farm at Laurencekirk, in Aberdeenshire, grows its own pumpkins and runs a genuine pick-your-own field each October, now several years in. You hand-pick the perfect pumpkin from a real field of homegrown varieties, with a bale maze, inflatables and farm animals to round out the day. It is a family pick-your-own in the Mearns, booked in advance.
About Westerton Farm
Westerton Farm (also known as Cairnton/Westerton of Pitarrow) near Laurencekirk grows its pumpkins on site, starting them in the seed tunnel in spring and transplanting them to an outdoor patch. It grows a real range of varieties (Jack O’Lantern, Crown Prince, Polar Bear, Turk’s Turban and more), so it is a genuine grower’s patch.
Pumpkin Picking at Westerton Farm
You head into the field and hand-pick your own pumpkins from the homegrown crop, with a farm shop on site and family activities (a bale maze, bale mountain, inflatables, goats and alpacas) alongside. Entry is by a pre-booked ticket via Eventbrite, and the event is popular and sells out.
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin event runs across October (the farm publishes dates each year, roughly the second and third weeks through to the end of the month, around 10am to 4pm). Entry is by a pre-booked Eventbrite ticket, with the pumpkins weighed and paid for. The exact dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s website and Facebook page.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Westerton Farm, near Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1RT.
- Booking: entry is pre-booked via Eventbrite; the event sells out.
- Parking: free car parking.
- Dogs: dog friendly.
Contact
Address: Westerton Farm, near Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1RT
Phone: +44 7736 939550
Email: fiona@westertonfarmers.co.uk
Website: westertonfarm.co.uk
Facebook: Westerton Farm
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, Westerton grows its own pumpkins from seed and transplants them to an outdoor patch, so you hand-pick from a genuine homegrown field.
Do I need to book?
Yes, entry is pre-booked via Eventbrite and the event sells out, so book ahead.
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