Halloween is just a few weeks away now, which means many people around Dorset will be thinking about getting some pumpkins for the season.

Carving a pumpkin and using it as a decoration is a fun activity that many take part in around this time of year.

Whilst finding one from a supermarket is useful, many people like the experience of going out to a farm to pick their own out.

Here are a few patches where you can pick out your own pumpkin in Dorset as well as the nearby New Forest area.

Dorset pumpkin picking patches for Halloween 2024

North Farm Pumpkin Patch

Address: Horton Road, Wimborne BH21 7HL

North Farm's pumpkin patch is open every day in October from 8am to 6pm and is free to enter.

There is a huge range of pumpkins available to pick out, including white pumpkins and gourds.

See what's on in your local area See what's on in your local area (Image: Newsquest) Pumpkins cost £3 and gourds £1, with it being cash-only. Dogs are also allowed on the patch if on a lead.

Sopley Farm

Address: Derritt Lane, Sopley, Christchurch, BH23 7AZ

Sopley Farm is another pumpkin patch that is open every day during October for people to enjoy.

The site recommends bringing some wellies due to the field being muddy and something to put your pumpkin on so the boot of your car doesn't get dirty.

Dogs are not allowed on the pumpkin fields but the bakery will be open on site with hot pastries and coffee available.

Cat and Fiddle Farm

Address: Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, Christchurch, BH23 7DS

Cat and Fiddle Farm will be open for pumpkin picking every day from 9pm to 5am with there being free entry to the site.

In a post on Facebook, it shared: "October is here & our pumpkins are ready for picking!

"Join us down on the pumpkin patch this Spooky season!

"We have lots of different sizes and varieties to choose from, perfect for eating or display purposes!"

Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park

Address: Wareham Road, Organford, Poole BH16 6EU

Farmer Palmer's will be offering some pumpkin picking on its site towards the end of October.

Halloween activities will be available from Saturday, October 26 until Thursday, October 31.

Pumpkin picking can be added onto a regular admission ticket which can be purchased on the website here.

Gorcombe Farm

Address: Gorcombe Farm, Blandford Forum DT11 9AG

Gorcombe Farm will be opening its gates to pumpkin pickers again, with the patch being available every Tuesday through Sunday in October from 9am to 5pm.

As an additional feature, a few toy goats will be hidden around the patch. If you manage to find one you can get a free pumpkin.

In a post on their Facebook page, it said: "Gather your friends and family for a delightful day of pumpkin hunting and goat spotting!"

Parley Pumpkin Patch

Address: Parley Court Farm, Christchurch, BH23 6BB

Parley Pumpkin Patch will be open on weekends in October and every day from October 23 from 9.30am to 5am.

There will be plenty of pumpkins and gourds to pick out alongside on-site catering, face painting and trailed buggy ride.

Additional attractions include a bouncy castle and a family game fun stall.

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Fordinbridge Pumpkin Pastures

Address: Ringwood Road, Slip Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AN

Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures will be opening over the weekend of October 12-13 and then every day from October 19.

Opening times are from 9.30am to 4pm and there is free entry to the site.

Wellies are recommended due to the fields being muddy and only guide/registered service dogs are allowed on-site.