Woods Farm in Shirley, Solihull, is a long-established family Christmas tree farm that also runs a genuine walk-in pumpkin patch each October, operated under its Woods Barn arm. It is a relaxed, no-booking pick-your-own where you pay only for the pumpkins you choose, on a site that has grown Christmas trees for more than 60 years. It is a handy autumn outing for families across Solihull and south Birmingham.
About Woods Farm and Woods Barn
Woods Farm has grown Christmas trees on Bills Lane in Shirley for over 60 years. In 2017 the family added Woods Barn, a Christmas decoration shop and events venue on the same site, and it is Woods Barn that runs the visitor activities, including the October pumpkin patch. The farm’s main trade is Christmas, so the pumpkin patch is a seasonal addition rather than the core business, but it is a genuine, recurring event that returns each autumn.
Pumpkin Picking at Woods Farm
The pumpkin patch is a walk-in pick-your-own with no booking and no entry fee. Pumpkins are priced individually by size, from around £2 up to about £20 for the largest. The exact layout has varied year to year: in some years you pick from an outdoor field, and in others, when the field is rested, from an expanded yard and indoor barn patch, so the experience can differ a little from one autumn to the next. Carving kits are sold to take home.
Things to Do on the Day
- Walk-in pick-your-own pumpkins, priced by size
- Carving kits to buy and take home
- The Woods Barn Christmas decoration shop
- A reindeer enclosure on site
- Pop-up food vendors on selected dates
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin patch runs through October. In 2025 it ran from 11 to 31 October, daily from 10am to 6pm, and the farm has confirmed it will reopen for the season in October 2026, though the exact dates had not been published at the time of writing. Check the Woods Barn website and Facebook page closer to the time.
There is no entry fee and no need to book; you simply pay for the pumpkins you pick, priced from around £2 to £20 by size. Parking on site is free.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2PP, about 1.5 miles from Solihull town centre and roughly 8 miles south-east of Birmingham.
- Booking: no booking needed for pumpkin picking, and there is no entry fee.
- Parking: free on-site parking.
- Dogs: friendly dogs on leads are welcome.
- Footwear: it is a farm setting, so suitable footwear is a good idea, particularly in wet weather.
Contact
Address: Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2PP
Phone: +44 121 745 8669
Email: hello@woodsbarn.co.uk
Website: woodsbarn.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
No. The pumpkin patch is walk-in with no booking and no entry fee. You simply pay for the pumpkins you pick.
How much are the pumpkins?
Pumpkins are priced individually by size, from around £2 up to about £20 for the largest. Carving kits are sold separately to take home.
Is it a field or an indoor patch?
It varies year to year. In some seasons you pick from an outdoor field, and in others, when the field is rested, from an expanded yard and indoor barn area. It is worth checking the latest details on the Woods Barn website before you go.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, friendly dogs on leads are welcome.