October is finally here, which means we can start planning Halloween activities for the October half-term holiday.
There are plenty of places to pick pumpkins in and around Northamptonshire, where families can have a whole action-packed day of fun with spooky trails, hunts, photo opportunities, craft workshops, petting zoos, mazes and more.
Lots of these attractions are in high demand so advanced pre-booking is advised.
Here are 11 places to pick pumpkins in and around Northamptonshire in 2022:
Lots of these attractions are in high demand so advanced pre-booking is advised.
![West Lodge Farm in Desborough is hosting a Halloween and Pumpkin Festival this October Half Term from October 15 to October 30. It will be a fun day out for the whole family with a pumpkin patch, a carving barn, a pantomime, wand making, spooky maze, animal petting sessions, free barrel rides, a play area, tasty treats and so much more. Visit their website for more information at https://westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk/events/.](https://www.daventryexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ0NjlmZTczLTAxNjctNDAzNy1iY2I5LTUwNDY2MWM0YjczMzo2YTViMDk2Ny0xNWE5LTQ1NmMtYTkyNi01MWMyOWM4MzdhZGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. West Lodge Farm
West Lodge Farm in Desborough is hosting a Halloween and Pumpkin Festival this October Half Term from October 15 to October 30. It will be a fun day out for the whole family with a pumpkin patch, a carving barn, a pantomime, wand making, spooky maze, animal petting sessions, free barrel rides, a play area, tasty treats and so much more. Visit their website for more information at https://westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk/events/. Photo: West Lodge Farm
![The pumpkin patch at Overstone Grange Farm near Moulton opened from October 1. The farm will be open every weekend from 10am to 4.30pm for as long as they have pumpkins. They have 15 acres of pumpkins with over 30 different varieties for you to pick from and, among them, will be some spooky surprises alongside a play patch and plenty of photo opportunities. There will be games suitable for all the family and refreshments. The farm is not able to welcome dogs due to health and safety. Tickets cost £2.50 and can be booked on their website.](https://www.daventryexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjc0YzkyMTY5LTM2MzQtNDVjYi1iN2IxLWRmYzc3MmE1YzM0MjplYzg0ZmNhNi0yNmI4LTQzZDYtOGViZS0wNmVlZjYwNWUwOTE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Overstone Grange Farm
The pumpkin patch at Overstone Grange Farm near Moulton opened from October 1. The farm will be open every weekend from 10am to 4.30pm for as long as they have pumpkins. They have 15 acres of pumpkins with over 30 different varieties for you to pick from and, among them, will be some spooky surprises alongside a play patch and plenty of photo opportunities. There will be games suitable for all the family and refreshments. The farm is not able to welcome dogs due to health and safety. Tickets cost £2.50 and can be booked on their website. Photo: Overstone Grange Farm
![Tickets are now on sale for the Mini Meadows Farm two-week Halloween Spooktacular, which the farm promises is “bigger, better and ghoulishly good.” Families are welcome to visit from Saturday, October 15 to Sunday, October 30 where they can step inside their haunted house for a spooky trail and treasure hunt, wander through the mysterious maze and witchy woods and discover the dragon’s lair. Of course, there will also be a pumpkin patch where your little ones can choose their own pumpkin and take it to the farm’s pumpkin carving station to create their own Jack-o’lantern. Pumpkins cost £5 each and entry to the haunted house is £5 per person.](https://www.daventryexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFhMzhkZWFhLWRiN2MtNGE2Ni1hNDg3LTQ5MTliZDc1ODA4ODpiZDIzNjAyNS02NGFiLTRlOTMtOTYwNC1jOTIxMGM0N2M3ODY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Mini Meadows Farm pumpkins.jpg
Tickets are now on sale for the Mini Meadows Farm two-week Halloween Spooktacular, which the farm promises is “bigger, better and ghoulishly good.” Families are welcome to visit from Saturday, October 15 to Sunday, October 30 where they can step inside their haunted house for a spooky trail and treasure hunt, wander through the mysterious maze and witchy woods and discover the dragon’s lair. Of course, there will also be a pumpkin patch where your little ones can choose their own pumpkin and take it to the farm’s pumpkin carving station to create their own Jack-o’lantern. Pumpkins cost £5 each and entry to the haunted house is £5 per person. Photo: Mini Meadows Farm
![Christmas is not the only holiday this particular farm specialises in. Venture to Welford this October for their Spooky Family Pumpkin Hunt - complete activities, spot the bats to find the spooky scenes and answer the questions on your creepy clue sheet to claim a small prize. Tickets cost £2.50 for adults and £6.50 for children. The PYO pumpkin patch does not require pre-booked tickets and there is no admission fee.](https://www.daventryexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk1YjE5MTg5LTBjYmEtNDc1Ny1hZjMxLWNlZTMyNzkzY2EzZjo4MTFiYzBlNi0xZmQxLTRlNDktODQ2MC1jYTdkMjczMTg4ODU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Welford Christmas Tree Farm
Christmas is not the only holiday this particular farm specialises in. Venture to Welford this October for their Spooky Family Pumpkin Hunt - complete activities, spot the bats to find the spooky scenes and answer the questions on your creepy clue sheet to claim a small prize. Tickets cost £2.50 for adults and £6.50 for children. The PYO pumpkin patch does not require pre-booked tickets and there is no admission fee. Photo: Welford Christmas Tree Farm