Here's how you can pick your own pumpkin in Hampshire for Halloween 2018
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But before you can decide what pattern you want for your jack-o'-lantern you need to get your hands on a pumpkin.Â
While it would be very easy to just go to the supermarket and just grab one - why not consider going to pick one from a farm this year?Â
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Hide AdPlenty of places across the county will let you and your kids pick pumpkins '“Â offering a wider choice than in a store '“Â and it could make a great way to entertain the family this weekend!Â
Here are five places to pick a pumpkin in Hampshire this October:Â
Pickwell Farm, Southampton
All pumpkins '“ no matter the size '“ cost £2 to pick at Pickwell Farm in Grange Road, Southampton, SO31 8GD.Â
Just grab a wheelbarrow and head out into the field to find your dream pumpkin!Â
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More information is available here on Pickwell Farm's Facebook page
Durleighmarsh Farm, Petersfield
A bit closer to our area is Durleighmarsh Farm, near Petersfield, on the Hampshire/ Sussex border.Â
It is open every day between 9.30am to 5pm to pick-your-own pumpkin, as well as raspberries and blackberries.Â
More information is available here
Sunnyfields Farm, Totton
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Hide AdSunnyfields Farm in Totton is holding a pumpkin festival '“ they've grown thousands of pumpkins for you to choose from.Â
Including:Â massive ones, warty ones, white ones, blue ones, little munchkins and of course lots of orange ones.
Come down to pick your own pumpkin:
- 10am '“ 5pm on Saturday, October 13 to Sunday, October
- 10am '“ 5pm on Saturday, October 20 to Wednesday, October 24
- 10am '“Â 9pm on Thursday, October 25 to Wednesday, October 31
Cat and Fiddle Farm
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Hide AdIf you fancy a trip over to the New Forest, why not swing by Cat and Fiddle Farm to pick your own pumpkin.Â
Cat and Fiddle Farm also offer a range of other berries and beans to pick.Â
It is open 10am to 5pm seven days a wekk.Â
For more information click hereÂ
Pumpkin Picking Patch, Fordingbridge
This Hampshire pumpkin patch has over 15 varieties of pumpkins and gourds on 30 acres across 2 sites.Â
They planted 150,000 seeds!Â
There are wheelbarrows to push, halloween crafts, fun activities, great food at the site in Fordingbridge.Â
There is free entry and parking, with pumpkins starting from £3.Â
If you are looking for more information click here