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Pumpkin picking · Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Ernespie Farm Pumpkin Patch

Open until 31 Oct
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2026 season

Dates
10 Oct – 31 Oct 2026
Opening times
Daily sessions, plus late-night sessions on some Fridays
Prices
About £11 to £13.50 per ticket (round-ups); play not included
Booking
Book in advance
Things to do
  • Pumpkin picking
  • Pumpkin carving
  • Autumn games
Facilities
  • Cafe

Checked 22 October 2026 using shop.beyonk.com, lovefromscotland.co.uk, wandersomewhere.com and ernespiefarm.co.uk. Farms change plans at short notice, especially in bad weather, so check before you set off.

About Ernespie Farm Pumpkin Patch

A family farm centre near Castle Douglas running pumpkin sessions where you choose a homegrown pumpkin and use carving and decorating stations. Play areas are ticketed separately.

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