Windmill Animal Farm at Burscough, near Ormskirk in Lancashire, grows more than 20,000 of its own pumpkins and runs a Pumpkin Picking Adventure each October, where you head into the field with a wheelbarrow and pick your own. It is part of a full farm-park day out, with animals, a train ride and play, so the pumpkin picking comes bundled with admission. The event is popular and sells out, so book ahead.
About Windmill Animal Farm
Windmill Animal Farm is a family farm park at Burscough, with animals, indoor and outdoor play, pedal tractors and a miniature railway. It grows its own pumpkins on site, more than 20,000 across several varieties, for its October Pumpkin Picking Adventure.
Pumpkin Picking at Windmill Animal Farm
The pumpkins are grown on the farm, and you take a wheelbarrow into the field to pick your own. The pumpkin picking is bundled into the day ticket, which includes full farm access, the Runaway Farm Train and one pumpkin, with extra pumpkins available to buy on the day. So it is genuine field picking, but as part of a farm-park admission rather than a stand-alone pay-per-pumpkin patch.
Opening Times & Prices
The Pumpkin Picking Adventure runs across October (in 2025 from 11 to 31 October, 10am to 5pm). Tickets in 2025 started from around £18.95 for adults and £19.95 for children (ages 1 and over), including full farm access, the train ride and one pumpkin, with extra pumpkins to buy on the day. Advance booking is strongly recommended, as the event sells out, and the site is cashless. The dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Windmill Animal Farm, Red Cat Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1UQ.
- Booking: advance booking is strongly recommended, as the event sells out.
- Parking: on-site parking.
- Dogs: dogs are not permitted (contact the farm about assistance dogs).
- Payment: card only (the site is cashless).
Contact
Address: Windmill Animal Farm, Red Cat Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1UQ
Phone: +44 1704 892282
Email: hello@windmillanimalfarm.co.uk
Website: windmillanimalfarm.co.uk
Facebook: @windmillanimalfarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a real pick-your-own field?
Yes, the pumpkins are grown on the farm and you pick your own from the field with a wheelbarrow. It comes bundled with farm-park admission (including one pumpkin), with extra pumpkins to buy on the day.
Do I need to book?
Yes, advance booking is strongly recommended, as the event sells out. The site is cashless (card only).