I just love this time of year, don’t you. The air is crisp and cool and it just feels good to get outdoors and into the countryside. With Halloween coming up soon what better way to get involved by visiting your local Pumpkin Patch. We went to our first Pumpkin Patch last year as it was a good alternative to the scary Halloween activities, and more suitable for the little ones. Dress them up too, as there will definitely be some great opportunities for some cute, I mean spooky photos. Don’t forget your wellies as it could get very muddy! Regardless of the weather, just wrap up and get on with it (as we do! )
Check out my ‘Places to stay in Northern Ireland with a Hot Tub’ perfect for these chilly days!
Co Antrim Pumpkin Patches
Streamvale Farm
Location: 38 Ballyhanwood Road, Co Antrim, Belfast, BT5 7SN.
Tel: 028 9048 3244
Date: 5th – 31st October
Description: 1000s of Pumkins to choose from. Pick then carve. Included is Broomtastic Disco, Spooky Maze, Tractor and Barrel Rides. Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas.
Cost: 3.5hr session, including Pumpkin. Toddler (age 1-2) £5.50 Child (age 3+) £14.00. Adult £17.00. Without Pumpkin prices available. Pre Booking is essential.
Craighall Pumpkin Patch
Location: 5 Ballynoe Road Antrim BT41 2QT
Date: 19th, 26th, 28th October
Description: Pumpkin Patch, Face Painting, Maize Maze, Fairy Trail and Piglets.
Cost: Entry tickets are £5 per person (Adult and Child) Pre Booking is essential.
Laganvale Farm
Location: 55a Sandy Lane, Lambeg, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 5TL.
Tel 028 9460 0116
Date: 19th – 31st October
Description: Pumpkin Patch, Carving, Creepy Maze, Story Telling, Animals.
Cost: Toddler (age 1-2) £5, Junior (3-17) £10, Adult £13 (Pumpkins charged separately £2-£6). Pre Booking is essential.
The Junction Retail
Destination: 111 Ballymena Rd, Antrim, Co Antrim, BT41 4LL
Tel: 02894 429 111
Date: Saturday 26th – Wednesday 30th October
Description: Pumpkin Patch. Pick and decorate Pumpkin (no carving), Fun fair, music.
Cost: £8 Per Child, includes Pumpkin and supplies to decorate..
Broughgammon Farm
Destination: 50 Straid Rd, Ballycastle, Co Antrim, BT54 6NP
Tel: 07976 270465
Date: 27th October
Description: Pumpkin picking, Witchy Scavenger Hunt, Halloween Craft Barn and Scarecrow competition.
Cost: £18.00 (One Booking slot covers one car and all its occupants.) Pumpkins extra.
Co Down Pumpkin Patches
Pickie Fun Park
Location: Marine Gardens, Co Down BT20 5AG.
Tel: 028 9145 0746
Date: 12th October – 31st October
Description: Pumpkin picking, carving and decorating. Petting Zoo and Aquarium. Pumpkin ticket includes tickets to be used on the Pickie attractions.
Cost: Ticket: £15 . Pre Booking is essential.
The Ark Open Farm
Destination: 296 Bangor Rd, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 7PH
Tel: 028 9182 0445
Date: 12th – 31st October
Description: Unlimited time, Pumpkin Patch, Carving, Halloween Trail, Marshmallow toasting, Slime making, Animals.
Cost: Including Pumpkin, Toddler (age 1-2) £7, Child (3-17) £15, Adult £16 (£13 no pumpkin). Pre Booking is essential.
Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
Destination: 143 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch Co Down, Belfast BT24 8HZ
Tel: 02895816650
Date: 19th – 20th, 27th – 31st October
Description: Pumpkin Patch, Face Painting, Scare Trail, Ghostly Illuminated Woodland Trail
Cost: £12.50 per adult, £15 per child. (1 pumpkin per two people) Pre Booking is essential.
Mountpanther Farm Park
Destination: 39 Dundrum Rd, Clough, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 8SJ
Tel: 07715 644 145
Date: 12th/19th/26th October
Description: 3.5 hours. Pumpkin Patch, Carving, Fancy Dress, Spooky Trail, Animals, Play Areas.
Cost: Including Pumpkin, Toddler (1-2) £7.99, Child £13.99, Adult £14.99 (no Pumpkin). Pre Booking is essential.
Montalto Estate
Destination: Spa Rd, Ballynahinch, Co Down, BT24 8PT
Tel: 02897 566 100
Date: Weekends 12th – 27th October
Description: Pumpkin Patch, Halloween Adventure Walk, The off-road Train, Spooky Games.
Cost: Including Pumpkin Child £10.50. Adult £8.50 (no pumpkin). Pre Booking is essential.
Co Armagh Pumpkin Patches
Woodview Garden Centre
Destination: 3 Cloghan Rd, Armagh, Co Armagh, BT61 8RF Tel: 028 3887 1637
Date: 19th October – 26th October (closed Sundays)
Description: Family fun, pumpkin picking, and more
Cost: See website for info.
Co Tyrone Pumpkin Patches
Dyan Mill Farm
Destination: Unit 1 dyanmill, Mullyneill Rd, Dyan, Co Tyrone BT68 4XX
Tel: 028 3756 8494
Date: 19th, 20th, 24th and 27th October
Description: Pumpkin Patch, Spooky farm and animal feeding and petting.
Cost: Pumpkin included. Child (1-16) £12 (pumpkin inc), Adult £10 (no pumpkin). Pre Booking is essential.
Benburb Priory
Destination: 10 Main Street, Benburb, Co Tyrone, BT71 7JZ
Tel: 02837 548 241
Date: Friday – Sunday 18th, 19th and 20th October. Friday – Sunday 25th, 26th & 27th October
Description: Pumpkin Patch, Carving, Scary Cellar, Kids activities, Disco.
Cost: Children £10 includes pumpkin, Adults £5.
Maxwell’s Pumpkin Patch
Destination: 22 Folliard Rd, Castlederg, Co Tyrone, BT81 7JW
Tel: 028 8167 1326
Date: 12th October – 30th October
Description: Pumpkin picking, Witches Barn, Maze, Music, Activities.
Cost: Pumpkins extra charge. Toddler (2 under) £1.50 online and £2 on door. Child (3-16) £2.50 online and £5.00 on door. Adult £3.50 online and £5.00 on door. Pre Booking is essential.
Fulton’s Pumpkin Patch
Destination: 121 Berryhill Rd, Donemana, Strabane, Co Tyrone, BT82 0JS
Tel: 07817 593357
Date: 12th October – 30th October
Description: Pumpkin picking, Spooktrail, Witch House, Animals, Maze.
Cost: Pumpkins are priced on the day £3 to £7. Admission £6.70 person.
Co Fermanagh Pumpkin Patches
Fermanagh Fun Farm
Destination: 4 Slate Quarry Ln, Lisbellaw, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, BT94 5BB
Tel: 028 6638 5060
Date: 19th October – 30th October
Description: Pumpkin Patch, Carving, Creepy Games, Creepy Cinema, Spooky Train Trail
Cost: Includes Pumpkin. 6 months – 2 yo £5, Child £11.50, Adult £9.50 (no pumpkin). Pre booking is essential.
Co Londonderry Pumpkin Patches
The Jungle NI
Destination: 60 Desertmartin Road, Moneymore, Magherafelt, Co Londonderry, BT45 7RB
Tel: 028 8674 8881
Date: 19th October – 31st October
Description: Pumpkin picking, Haunted Haycart ride, Spooky Stories, Kids adventure activities.
Cost: Kids £12 Including Pumpkin. Adult £8. Pre booking is essential.