Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Stanhill Farm Pumpkin Patch)

Stanhill Farm Pumpkin Patch

Visitors collect a wheelbarrow and head into the patch to choose from a wide variety of pre-cut pumpkins and squashes in various sizes. The fields offer photo opportunities surrounded by autumnal colors, alongside activities like fairground rides, marshmallow toasting, and face painting. Berries & Beans Cafe serves hot drinks, baked goods, and savory pastries, with a designated picnic area available on-site.

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Tickets

Entrance: £7.50 per ticket. One ticket admits one vehicle of up to eight people or one walk-in group of up to eight people. Entrance includes parking, use of a wheelbarrow, and photo opportunities. A small booking fee is taken by the ticket provider. Pumpkins cost extra: £39.00 for one wheelbarrow full; mini £1.50, small £2.50, medium £4.50, large £7.00, extra large £15.00. Face painting/glitter art, marshmallow toasting, and fairground rides are not included in admission and are charged separately; no prices are stated for these activities.

Hours

Monday to Saturday: 9:30am - 3:30pm; Sunday: 10:30am – 2:30pm.

Ages

All ages (children under 16 must be supervised)

Food & Drink

Berries & Beans Cafe serves tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cold drinks, cakes, cookies, pastries, sausage rolls and pasties, with vegan options available.

Parking

Parking is included in the entrance price. The farm says free parking is available and asks visitors to drive slowly and safely; the ground could be uneven and muddy. Visitors are advised not to leave valuables in their cars, and the farm disclaims liability for theft or damage to vehicles or their contents.

Accessibility

Straw is laid on the pumpkin patch to ease wheelchair access, though the main pumpkin field can get muddy and challenging.

Pets

Dogs are not allowed on the Pumpkin Patch, fields, or anywhere on the farm.

Going?

Location

Stanhill Farm · Birchwood Road, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7HD Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families and pumpkin-picking fans

Vibe

Autumnal and hands-on

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Bring strong reusable supermarket bags to carry your pumpkins, as carrier bags are not provided.
  • Wear wellington boots and gloves, as the ground can become muddy and pumpkin stalks are prickly.
  • Pre-book online before your visit, as tickets are mandatory and entry is not permitted without one.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this season: marshmallow toasting and fairground rides are available for an extra charge and are provided by external companies, so availability may change.
  • Face painting and glitter art are available on selected dates only: October 17, 23, 24, 25 and 30. They cost extra and require a Pumpkin Patch admission ticket.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are dogs allowed at the pumpkin patch?

Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the pumpkin patch, fields, or farm.

Are the pumpkins and squashes edible?

Yes, all pumpkins and squashes grown on the farm are edible.

Can visitors carve pumpkins on-site?

No, pumpkin carving workshops are not offered due to limited facilities and staff.

Can I bring my own picnic?

Picnics are allowed only in the designated picnic area next to the cafe, but you must bring your own blanket as picnic tables are reserved for cafe customers.

Are drones permitted?

Drones are not allowed to be flown over the pumpkin patch or anywhere else on the farm.

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