The Pumpkin Patch in Hightown has officially opened its doors for the 2026 autumn season, marking an impressive ten years of pumpkin picking for the local community.
Every single pumpkin, squash, and gourd on site has been grown right here in the fields by the team. Visitors can head out into the mud to pick their own from a massive selection of shapes and sizes.
If you are planning a visit, here is what you need to know before setting off:
The patch is open daily from 9am until 6pm. You do not need to book in advance, and entry to the site is completely free. On site, you will find plenty of safe off-road parking, toilet facilities, and wheelbarrows to help carry your haul back to the car.
Alongside the pumpkin fields, families can explore a free maize maze and try sweetcorn picking. Food and drink are available daily, including an ice cream van, with a dedicated picnic area set aside for guests. On weekends, an artisan market tent also pops up featuring local vendors.
Dog owners are welcome to bring four-legged friends along, provided they are friendly and kept on a short lead at all times. You must clean up after your pet. Because the pumpkins are grown directly in the soil, the fields can get uneven, so sensible boots or wellies are essential.
Prices have been kept the same as last year and are based entirely on size:
- Small pumpkins (up to 26cm) cost £4 each or 3 for £10.
- Medium pumpkins (26cm to 40cm) are £6 each or 3 for £15.
- Large pumpkins (40cm and over) are £10 each.
Cash and card payments are both accepted for produce at the patch, though please note that any independent food vendors operate on a card-only basis.
Address: Pumpkin Patch Hightown, Orrell Hill Lane, Hightown, L38 5DA
