Pumpkin picking · Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear
Down at the Farm Pumpkin Week
Open until 31 Oct2026 season
- Dates
- 17 Oct – 31 Oct 2026
- Opening times
- 17 and 18 October, then daily 24 to 31 October; 10am to 4pm per third-party listing
- Prices
- Patch entry £3.50 for up to 2 people, redeemable against pumpkin purchases; farm activities ticketed separately
- Booking
- Booking recommended
- Things to do
- Pumpkin picking
- Pumpkin carving
- Spooky hunt
- Barrel rides
- Spooky castle maze
- Small animal sessions
- Face painting
- Outdoor play
- Facilities
- Cafe
- Picnic areas
Checked 22 October 2026 using downatthefarm.co.uk and dayoutwiththekids.co.uk. Farms change plans at short notice, especially in bad weather, so check before you set off.
About Down at the Farm Pumpkin Week
An animal fun farm near Sunderland with an outdoor pumpkin patch during its Pumpkin Week. Patch entry is redeemable against the pumpkins you buy, and you can carve on site if you bring your own kit.
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