Rainfords Farm Pumpkin Picking
Visitors grab full-sized or children's wheelbarrows to explore an enclosed grassed picking area filled with homegrown pumpkins, squash, and gourds of diverse shapes and colours. Families can head inside the marquee to carve or paint their chosen pumpkins using provided tools. The farm also features an on-site retail barn stocked with autumn decorations and an in-house florist offering seasonal displays.
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Plan Your Visit
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Tickets
General entry to the pumpkin picking area is free. Visitors pay for the pumpkins they choose; pumpkins are priced by size and variety, and small pumpkins and gourds start from £1.25. Optional activities may also cost extra Parking is free.
Hours
Normally 10am to 4pm, seven days a week during October.
Food & Drink
The seasonal café serves hot drinks, food and something sweet during pumpkin season; menus and opening arrangements can vary.
Parking
Free on-site parking. Visitors should park on site and follow the signs towards the retail barn and pumpkin picking area.
Accessibility
The grassed picking area is generally accessible, though wheelchairs and prams may find the ground difficult after prolonged rain.
Pets
Dogs cannot enter the retail barn or pumpkin picking area. A dedicated fenced dog area beside the picking field is available.
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Tips & Advice
- Wear sensible footwear after wet weather, as the grassed picking area can become damp.
- Take advantage of the smaller children's wheelbarrows to let younger kids easily transport their own pumpkins.
- Leave pets in the dedicated fenced dog waiting area beside the field, as dogs are not allowed in the barn or picking area.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book in advance?
General pumpkin picking, carving, and painting do not require advance booking, allowing visitors to simply turn up during opening hours.
Will visitors have to walk through muddy crop fields?
No, pumpkins are pre-harvested and brought to an enclosed grassed area beside the barn, avoiding muddy crop rows.
Are dogs allowed in the picking area?
Dogs cannot enter the retail barn or pumpkin picking area, but a dedicated fenced dog area is available beside the field.
Can the pumpkins be used for cooking?
Many pumpkin and squash varieties grown on the farm are suitable for cooking, while ornamental gourds are decorative unless labeled as edible.
What activities are available besides picking?
Visitors can participate in pumpkin carving and painting in the marquee, browse autumn decor in the retail barn, or visit the seasonal café.
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