Pumpkin picking in Devon

October marks falling leaves, wrapping up warm, and spooky season! What better time to get out with the family to pick pumpkins? We have rounded up the best places to visit in Devon this month to enjoy the full pumpkin experience.

Jolly Pumpkin – Exeter, Devon

There’s something for everyone at Jolly Pumpkin – as well as their pumpkin patch, they have a Skele-fun maze trail to get lost in, delicious food and beverages, and an arrange of photo opportunities. With a vintage tractor, hay bale mountain, barrel train, pumpkin house, face painting, pumpkin carriage and more, Jolly Pumpkin is so much more than a pumpkin patch. Tickets are available to purchase online.

Open 11^th, 12^th, 18^th, 19^th, 25^th – 31^st October 2025

Location: The Jolly Pumpkin Fields, Silverton, Exeter, EX5 4DU

Pennywell Farm – Buckfastleigh, Devon

Pennywell Pumpkin Festival is in full swing with access to the pumpkin patch and pumpkin trail included in the price of your ticket this October. Enjoy games, live music, marshmallow toasting, and heaps of photo opportunities. Tickets must be booked online as the capacity is limited and to ensure no one misses out.

Open every day 27^th September – 2^nd November 2025

Location: Pennywell Farm, Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0LT

Devon Pumpkin Picking –  Devon

With pumpkin patches in both Bickington and Paignton, Devon Pumpkin Picking is a great day out for the family. Photoshoots are also available for visitors to remember their family day out. Entry is free of charge and no pre-booking is required. Simply turn up on the day to pick your pumpkins.

Open 4^th, 5^th, 11^th, 12^th, 18^th, 19th, 25th - 31st October 2025 at Bickington.

Location: Devon Pumpkin Picking, Bickington, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6LH

Open 4^th, 5^th, 11^th, 12^th, 18^th, 19th, 20th - 31st October 2025 at Paignton.

Location: Devon Pumpkin Picking, Brixham Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7BQ

Strawberry Fields – Lifton, Devon

Strawberry Fields annual Pumpkin Fest is now in its ninth year, with thousands of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes to choose from. They have entertainment on site, characters to get to know, and lots of other spooky experiences to get involved with. Purchase your tickets online beforehand to ensure your day out runs smoothly.

Open 4^th, 5^th, 11^th, 12^th, 18^th, 19th, 25th - 31st October 2025

Location: Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0DH

With lots of options to choose from, your bound to have a fun family day at one of Devon's pumpkin farms this October. We would love to see your pumpkin photos, be sure to share your photos with us on Instagram.