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Where to go Pumpkin Picking on The Suffolk Coast

October on the coast means muddy wellies, low sun over the fields and a wheelbarrow full of something orange. From Wrentham in the north to East Bergholt in the south, these are the farms opening their pumpkin patches for 2026 – most open on October weekends and every day through half term (24 to 31 October).

Most are free to walk into and you pay only for what you pick. Pop on your wellies, grab a wheelbarrow and get picking.

Old Hall, Southwold

Old Hall Southwold - Pumpkin Patch

The maize maze is taking 2026 off, but the pumpkin patch at Old Hall Farm is open as usual. Every shape and colour of pumpkin, squash and gourd is grown on site, and you choose yours straight from the field.

• When: Every weekend in October from 3 October, plus every day of half term, 9.30am–4pm

• Cost: Free entry and free parking. Pay for what you pick

• Booking: Not needed

• Where: Old Hall Farm, Halesworth Road, Reydon, Southwold IP18 6SG

• southwoldmaizemaze.co.uk

Wrentham Pumpkins

Wrentham Pumpkins - (C) Sophie Chapman

The Christmas tree fields at Field Farm turn orange each autumn, with more than 4,000 pumpkins grown a short drive from Southwold, Beccles and Kessingland. It can get busy, so go early in the week if you can.

• When: 17–18 October, then daily 24–31 October, or until they sell out

• Cost: Free entry and free parking. Cash and card accepted

• Dogs: Welcome on a lead

• Where: Field Farm, Wrentham, Beccles NR34 7NB

• wrenthamchristmastrees.com

Akenham Hall Farm, Ipswich

Akenham Hall Farm

More than 25 pumpkin varieties, plus donkey rides, a bouncy castle and a shop full of autumn decorations.

• When: 3–4, 10–11 and 17–18 October, then daily 24–31 October, 10am–4pm

• Cost: Free entry and free parking. Cash and card accepted

• Extras: Alpaca leading (17–18 and 24–25 October), Benissimo Pizza (17–18 and 24–31 October) and Ab Fab's Sweet Treats on selected dates

• Dogs: Welcome on a lead on the paths, but not in the patch

• Where: Akenham Hall, Henley Road, Ipswich IP6 0HL

• akenhamhall.co.uk

Hillfield Nursery & Farm Shop, Thorpe Next Haddiscoe

Hillfield Pumpkins

Just over the Norfolk border near Beccles. Pumpkins are one of Hillfield's biggest late-season crops, including white Polar Bears and Atlantic Giants. Pick your own or buy them in the farm shop.

• When: Daily 9am–5pm while pumpkins last. Call ahead to check, as 2026 dates aren't published

• Cost: No entrance fee. Pay by weight for what you pick

• Phone: 01508 548306

• hillfieldnursery.co.uk

Woodbridge Pumpkin Patch

Woodbridge Pumpkin Patch

A proper family day out on Waldringfield Road, with a pumpkin train, a pumpkin house and plenty to keep small children busy between fields.

• When: Weekends 3–4, 10–11, 17–18 and 24–25 October, plus Monday 26 to Thursday 29 October, 10am–4pm (last entry 3.30pm)

• Cost: Adults £4.50, under-16s free. Pumpkins up to £12 for the biggest. Cash or card at the gate

• Extras: Pumpkin train, pumpkin house, mini maze, mud kitchen, sand pit, ride-on tractors and a pumpkin wash

• Booking: Not needed. Parking is free

• Where: Waldringfield Road, Martlesham

• woodbridgepumpkinpatch.co.uk