Autumn and pumpkins go together like tea and biscuits! And if you’re planning a pumpkin-picking trip this year, there’s no reason your four-legged companion should have to stay at home.
From fields full of colourful pumpkins to tractor rides, Halloween activities and plenty of photo opportunities, pumpkin patches can make a lovely autumn day out with your dog. The only catch? Not every farm welcomes dogs, and some only allow them during selected sessions.
To help you plan your next autumn adventure, we’ve rounded up 7 dog-friendly pumpkin patches across the UK for 2026, from West Yorkshire and Essex to Devon and Warwickshire. We’ve included the dates, locations, ticket prices and dog policies, so you can find the right pumpkin patch for you and your pooch. As always, check the latest details before setting off, especially if you’re booking a particular session.
Now, let’s find that perfect pumpkin!
1. Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival 2026
West Yorkshire
26 September – 1 November 2026
If you’re after plenty of choice, Farmer Copleys is worth a look. The festival features more than 300,000 homegrown pumpkins in over 40 varieties, including unusual colours such as blue Crown Prince and white Polar Bear pumpkins. Beyond picking your Halloween pumpkin, there are seasonal activities to enjoy, including tractor rides through the fields, archery, vintage fairground rides and daily fancy-dress competitions. Sounds like there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained!
Good to know:
Dogs: well-behaved dogs are welcome on a lead.
Where: Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AF.
Tickets: from £6.70.
Visit the Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival website
2. Pumpkin Village 2026
Essex
26 September – 1 November 2026
Set at Marsh Farm in Essex, Pumpkin Village is a seasonal destination for pumpkin picking, Halloween decorations and autumn fun. You can choose your own pumpkins and gourds, then enjoy the games, crafts, seasonal food and photo opportunities on offer. There is one important detail for dog owners, though: dogs are only permitted during selected sessions, rather than throughout the festival. Make sure you book an eligible date if you want to bring your pooch along.
Good to know:
Dogs: welcome only at selected daytime sessions on 17, 27 and 29 October, or after-dark sessions on 17, 24 and 31 October.
Where: Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5WP.
Tickets: from £4.95.
Visit the Pumpkin Village website
3. Mr Pumpkin 2026
Derbyshire
4–31 October 2026
Traditional orange pumpkins are all very well, but what if you fancy something a little different? Mr Pumpkin in Derbyshire offers more than 50 varieties, with pumpkins in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colours. Expect everything from classic Halloween pumpkins to white and striped varieties, giant pumpkins, tiny ones, star-shaped specimens and wonderfully warty characters. If your idea of the perfect pumpkin is a little unusual, this could be the place to find it!
Good to know:
Dogs: welcome on a short lead.
Where: Lime Farm, Morley, Derbyshire, DE7 6JU.
Tickets: from £2.50.
4. Darts Farm Pumpkin Fest 2026
Devon
10–31 October 2026
Darts Farm’s Pumpkin Fest brings a generous helping of autumn colour to Devon, with tens of thousands of homegrown pumpkins in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours, plus spectacular seasonal displays. And if pumpkin picking makes you hungry, there are some tempting extras to look forward to, including marshmallow toasting and Darts Farm’s famous cheese toasties. Because no autumn day out is complete without something delicious to eat!
Good to know:
Dogs: welcome on the farm walk, in the fields and in the play area, but not inside the Farm Shop.
Where: Darts Farm, Topsham, Devon, EX3 0QH.
Tickets: from £5.00.
5. Bell's Pumpkin Patch 2026
Lincolnshire
10–31 October 2026
What began as a family-run pick-your-own pumpkin field has grown into one of the UK’s best-known pumpkin-picking destinations, welcoming more than 20,000 visitors each year. There is plenty more to do here than simply find a pumpkin. Activities include pumpkin carving, tractor rides, potato catapults and axe throwing. The star attraction, however, has to be the famous Pumpkin Cannon, which can launch a pumpkin more than a quarter of a mile!
Good to know:
Dogs: friendly dogs are welcome on a lead.
Where: Lowfields Road, Benington, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0EE.
Tickets: from £6.98.
Visit the Bell’s Pumpkin Patch website
6. Tulleys Pumpkin Festival 2026
West Sussex
19 September – 31 October 2026
With a reported 1.5 million pumpkins and gourds to explore, Tulleys Pumpkin Festival is a big one! Grab a wheelbarrow and search for your favourite, whether that’s a traditional orange pumpkin, a quirky gourd or something wonderfully knobbly. The festival also features Pumpkin Valley, with giant pumpkin sculptures, a Pumpkin Farm House, a Hobbit House, ponds and other seasonal displays. Add street theatre, live music, seasonal food, coffee and a 33-metre observation wheel, and there’s plenty to explore beyond the pumpkin fields.
Good to know:
Dogs: welcome on a lead.
Where: Turners Hill Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PD.
Tickets: from £16.95.
Visit the Tulleys Pumpkin Festival website
7. Pumpkin R Us 2026
Warwickshire
3–31 October 2026
This is the pumpkin patch we visited ourselves, and it was a lovely autumn surprise! Pumpkin R Us has been growing pumpkins for more than 20 years, with varieties in all sorts of colours, shapes and sizes. There are plenty of pumpkins to choose from, along with a shop selling Halloween decorations and an on-site café for a well-earned break. It’s a lovely option if you fancy wandering through a sea of orange, searching for the perfect pumpkin while your dog enjoys the outing with you.
We visited on a sunny autumn day with Winnie, and the patch was huge, beautifully maintained and full of pumpkins in all sorts of colours — including blue ones! Dogs were welcome throughout the areas we visited, making it a particularly enjoyable outing with a pooch.
Good to know:
Dogs: welcome on a lead.
Where: Dallas Burston Polo Club, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 2DL.
Tickets: from £8.25.
Visit the Pumpkin R Us website
Tips for visiting dog-friendly pumpkin patches:
Before heading out on your pumpkin-picking adventure, here are a few things worth keeping in mind:
- Check the dog policy before booking. Some pumpkin patches welcome dogs throughout the season, while others allow them only on selected dates or sessions.
- Keep your dog on a lead. Pumpkin fields can be busy, with children, wheelbarrows, tractors and other dogs around.
- Bring poo bags and water. A little preparation makes the visit more comfortable for everyone.
- Be considerate around the pumpkins. Try to prevent your dog from chewing or damaging the crops, and follow any instructions from the farm team.
- Check the weather and footwear. Fields can become muddy after rain, so wellies are often a good idea.
- Book ahead. Popular sessions can sell out, and ticket prices and activities may vary.
Which dog-friendly pumpkin patches will you visit this autumn?