Are you looking for a list of Instagrammable Pumpkin Patches in Devon this year? Look no further! Here’s a comprehensive list of Devon’s best Pumpkin Patches for all of your Spooktober needs!
Jolly Pumpkin (The Jolly Group) — Silverton / near Exeter
What’s on: large pick-your-own patch with dozens of pumpkin, squash and gourd varieties, maize/maze fun, photo ops, food & drink on site and family activities. Tickets normally control entry times (arrival slot — you may stay until close). Good for family photos and a proper PYO experience.
Address: Jolly Pumpkin / The Jolly Group — Silverton / near Exeter (listed as Silverton, EX5 4DU on Jolly Group location pages).
Strawberry Fields / Lifton Farm Shop — “Pumpkin Fest” (Lifton / West Devon)
What’s on: Strawberry Fields run a big annual Pumpkin Fest (often billed as Devon & Cornwall’s biggest), with thousands of homegrown pumpkins, maize maze, barrel train, marshmallow pit, evening Pumpkin Nights and lots of family activities plus on-site restaurant & farm shop. They sell large numbers of pumpkins and run ticketed sessions for daytime and twilight/night events.
Address: Strawberry Fields / Lifton Farm (Strawberry Fields Farm Shop), Cookworthy Road, Lifton, Devon, typically PL16 0DH / PL16 0JL shown on pages.
Pennywell Farm — Buckfastleigh (Pennywell Pumpkin Festival)
What’s on: Pennywell’s Pumpkin Festival is a full family event (pumpkin patch, pumpkin trail, marshmallow toasting, live music, games, seasonal activities). The pumpkin patch is included in the general festival ticket; they also have occasional “free pumpkin for each paying child” promotions. The farm is a year-round family attraction so you get animals + the pumpkin activities.
Address: Pennywell Farm, Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0LT.
South Devon Pumpkin Patch (Terawhiti Farm) — South Milton / Kingsbridge
What’s on: family-run “South Devon Pumpkin Patch” at Terawhiti Farm — a seaside-south Devon patch with lots of pumpkin varieties, children’s activities (Pumpkin Express train, face-painting, food stalls), photo displays and local produce. Runs on weekends in October, with strong local following.
Address: Terawhiti Farm, South Milton, near Kingsbridge, South Devon, TQ7 3JT.
Orway Porch Farm (Orway Farm) — Kentisbeare / Cullompton area
What’s on: family PYO pumpkin patch with lots of varieties (15+ reported), farm animals, refreshments and informal family activities. They advertise PYO pumpkins with no entry fee and pumpkins available to pick from the field. Good rustic family pick-your-own experience.
Address: Orway Porch Farm / Orway Farm — Kentisbeare / Cullompton area (EX15 area; check farm website for postcode & directions).
Halberton Court Farm Shop — Tiverton (Mid-Devon)
What’s on: Halberton Court runs a PYO pumpkin patch from their farm shop, typically no booking required — families can pick pumpkins straight from the field, with farm-shop facilities (cafe, shop). It’s an easy, local farm-shop experience for pick-your-own.
Address: Halberton Court Farm Shop, High Street, Halberton, near Tiverton, EX16 7AW.
Darts Farm Pumpkin Festival — Topsham / near Exeter
What’s on: Darts Farm runs a very large pumpkin event (their patch has been described as 12,000+ pumpkins), plus creative displays, pumpkin painting, games, competitions and food stalls from the farm shop/restaurant. It’s one of the bigger commercial displays near Exeter and aimed at families.
Address: Darts Farm, Topsham (Clyst St George / near Exeter). (Check Darts Farm site for full postcode & directions.)
Crealy Theme Park & Resort — Clyst St Mary / Exeter
What’s on: Crealy’s Halloween/Spook-Fest includes themed attractions, scare mazes, shows and (historically) a free pumpkin for every child during Halloween sessions — plus other pumpkin-related activities. Admission is via Crealy park tickets (so the pumpkin is part of the event day).
Address: Crealy Theme Park & Resort, Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DR.
West Town Farm — Ide (near Exeter)
What’s on: small-scale organic/regenerative farm hosting seasonal pumpkin picking and family activities (tractor rides, pumpkin carving, farm cafe). It’s a more rural, traditional farm experience (often run weekends in October).
Address: West Town Farm, Ide (near Exeter) — check the West Town Farm website for directions/postcode.
Sam’s Pumpkin Patch — North Tawton (West Devon)
What’s on: community/family pumpkin patch with evening and daytime sessions, moonlight pumpkin picking events, family activities and local atmosphere. Smaller, local-run patch popular with nearby families.
Address: The Barton, North Tawton, EX20 2BB (check Sam’s Patch Facebook for directions & exact event dates).
If you know of any additional Pumpkin Patches in Devon, do drop me an email at Hayley@sparklesandstretchmarks.com and I’d be happy to add them to this list.
Happy Pumpkin Picking folks!