From giant pumpkin-covered houses to traditional farm pick-your-own experiences, Norfolk has no shortage of places to find the perfect pumpkin this autumn.
Whether you're after family-friendly activities, Instagram-worthy photo spots or simply a wheelbarrow and a field full of gourds, these five pumpkin patches are ones not miss.
1. The Pumpkin House
Where: Brookhill Farm, Thursford, NR21 0BD.
When: Open weekends on October 10, 11, 17 and 18, then daily from October 23 to 31. Opening hours are generally 10am to 4pm.
Price: Free entry and free parking. Pumpkins are priced individually by size, with some activities carrying small additional charges.
One of Norfolk’s most photographed autumn attractions, The Pumpkin House features hundreds of pumpkins arranged around a timber-framed house.
There’s a maize maze, hay bale tower, face painting, Halloween entertainment and food stalls, plus thousands of pumpkins to choose from.
2. Pulham Patch
Where: Bungalow Farm, Wood Lane, Pulham Market, Diss, IP21 4XU.
When: October 10, 11, 17, 18 and then between October 24 to 31.
Price: Entry is free, with pumpkins charged by size and weight.
Pulham Patch is a family-run spot with more than 36 pumpkin varieties in all different shapes and sizes.
There are ride-on tractors, a barrel train, play areas, a bale mountain and food from Katherine’s Kitchen, making it perfect for a day out.
3. Wroxham Barns Pumpkin Patch
Where: Tunstead Road, Norwich, NR12 8QU.
When: October 10, 11, 17, 18, and 23 to 31. Open between 10am to 4pm.
Price: Free entry to the pumpkin patch. Pumpkins are priced by size. Separate admission applies if visitors also want to visit the Junior Farm.
Set in a 10-acre field, visitors can pick pumpkins, try face painting, crafts, carving stations and enjoy themed photo spots for the day.
There will be Greedy Goat nearby, serving up loaded tries and tasty treats to enjoy while you explore, before taking a break to toast some marshmallows.
Visitors can also get lost in a potion maize maze trail on the weekends for an additional charge.
4. Algy’s Farm Shop Pumpkin Patch
Where: Bintree, near Dereham, NR20 5PW.
When: Open daily throughout October, generally from 10am to 4pm.
Price: Free entry and parking. Visitors simply pay for the pumpkins they pick, with prices starting from around 75p.
For a traditional pick-your-own, head to Algy’s Farm Shop and enjoy dozens of pumpkin and squash varieties.
There will also be weekend food stalls and a farm shop and café filled with local produce, alongside Halloween face painting.
5. Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival
Where: Pensthorpe Natural Park, Fakenham, NR21 0LN.
When: Runs daily throughout October, including the half-term period.
Price: Standard admission charges apply, with some pumpkin and seasonal activities available at an additional cost.
The annual Pumpkin Festival combines pumpkin picking with one of Norfolk's best-loved family attractions.
Visitors can pick and carve pumpkins, follow seasonal trails and enjoy the park's gardens, wildlife habitats and adventure play areas.
You can enjoy a day out for as little as £5, with tickets offering access to a dedicated pumpkin patch, carving tent, family games and seasonal photo spots.
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