Pumpkin picking · Clayton-le-Dale, Lancashire
Mrs Dowson’s Farm Park
2026 details confirmed2026 season
- Dates
- Not published yet
- Opening times
- Booked 30-min arrival slots; patch closes 4pm, farm 5pm
- Booking
- Book in advance
- Things to do
- Pick your own pumpkins (12+ varieties)
- Carnival games
- Farm animals
- Indoor and outdoor play
Checked 22 October 2026 using shop.beyonk.com and mrsdowsons.co.uk. Farms change plans at short notice, especially in bad weather, so check before you set off.
About Mrs Dowson’s Farm Park
Mrs. Dowsons Farm Park's Pumpkin Festival offers a picturesque adventure featuring 3 acres of homegrown pumpkins and 12 rare imported varieties. Visitors can explore the pumpkin patch and select their ideal pumpkin, fresh from the UK farm. Each ticket includes one pumpkin to take home, with the option to purchase additional pumpkins on-site. Besides pumpkin picking, guests can explore the farm, visit new barns, and meet farmyard animals, all included in the admission price. Tickets are priced at £11.95 for adults and £12.95 for children, with free admission for children under 12 months.
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