Newton Abbot Pumpkin Patch
Bickington, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6LH
07783 417192 
www.devonpumpkinpicking.com 
See six acres full to the brim with a whopping 24 varieties of pumpkin! Five golden pumpkins are hidden out on the patch to be found each and every day. Find one and you’ll win your pumpkin for free! Food and hot coffee is available too. This one opens on 5th October at 10am for the season. Entry is free and no booking is required. 

Exeter Pumpkins
Days Pottles Lane, Exminster, EX6 8BB
07828 180868 
www.exeterpumpkins.co.uk
Meet James and Megan at their scenic pumpkin patch on the rolling hills just outside of Exminster. Now in their fourth year, the couple are again offering free entry to come and pick from their 20 different varieties of pumpkins, with prices from just 50p! Enjoy homemade food and drink, including BBQ, plus inflatable slides and obstacles, face painting and even miniature steam train rides! Open 12 – 13, 19 – 20, and 20 – 26 October, 9am – 5pm, with no booking required.

Pennywell Pumpkin Festival
Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0LT
01364 642023 
www.pennywellfarm.co.uk
Head to the farm and find something exciting sprouting this October. More than just pumpkin picking, the Pennywell Pumpkin Festival is a celebration of all things bright, orange and autumnal! Take part in family-friendly activities including live music, the famous pumpkin trail, marshmallow toasting, pumpkin games, scarecrow dress-up competition and much more! The event runs from 28th September – 3rd November.

West Town Farm
Ide, Exeter, EX2 9TG
www.westtownfarm.co.uk
For one weekend only, on 27th – 28th October, this family-run Exeter farm open their organic pumpkin and squash patch to the public with additional activities for a great day out. Book your spot online and support a local regenerative farming operation.

Jolly Pumpkin
Silverton, Exeter, EX5 4DU
07807 693058 
www.jollypumpkin.co.uk
Choose from over 50 varieties (yes we didn’t know there were that many either!), enjoy specially crafted photo opportunities and plenty of family activities to keep little pumpkins busy. Don’t miss the maize maze! Barista coffee, stone-baked pizzas and much more are available from the Jolly Café. Booking is required, with tickets £1.50 per person. Under 2s free. Open 5 – 6, 12 – 13, 19 – 20 and 25 – 31 October, 10am – 5pm.