The closest pumpkin patch to Bath is Newton Farm's Bath Pumpkin Patch, on the western edge of the city, which has free entry and runs every weekend in October plus every day of half term. Farrington's Farm near Farrington Gurney and Avon Valley in Keynsham are the two bigger, paid alternatives within a short drive, both needing a ticket booked in advance.
Bath Pumpkin Patch (Newton Farm)
Newton Farm's patch opens Saturday 3 October and runs every weekend through the month, plus every day during October half term. It's a 20-acre field with around 30 home-grown varieties of pumpkin and gourd, with tractor trailer rides and a food truck on site. Entry itself is free; you book a free ticket through Eventbrite, and then pay only for the pumpkins you actually pick. Being inside Bath itself, it's the easiest of the three to reach without a long drive, with free parking on site.
Farrington's Farm
Farrington's, between Bristol and Bath near Farrington Gurney, is the biggest of the three, with around 20 acres and more than 50 varieties of pumpkin, squash and gourd, plus a Witch's Wood area and a carving area. Its 2026 pumpkin festival runs on 10, 11, 17, 18 and 23-31 October, with a ticket required for everyone except under-2s, on-duty carers and dogs. Ticket prices and exact inclusions are best checked directly at farringtons.co.uk before you book, since Farrington's doesn't allow refunds or date changes once you've purchased.
Avon Valley Pumpkin Patch
Avon Valley, on Pixash Lane in Keynsham, sits roughly midway between Bristol and Bath, so it works well if you're coming from either city or splitting the difference with a group. You can pick your own pumpkin or choose from a pre-selected speciality market, and 2026 adds a new Big Boo Trail. Dogs are welcome, and the farm advises booking ahead since the event does sell out on popular dates. Wear boots or wellies; the picking fields get muddy.
Comparing your options
| Patch | Where | Entry | 2026 dates | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Pumpkin Patch | Newton Farm, Bath | Free (pay per pumpkin) | 3-31 Oct, weekends + daily half term | Free ticket via Eventbrite |
| Farrington's Farm | Farrington Gurney | Ticketed | 10, 11, 17, 18, 23-31 Oct | Book ahead, no refunds |
| Avon Valley | Keynsham | Ticketed | October (check site) | Book ahead, sells out |
Other Halloween and autumn activities near Bath
If you're building a full day around it, our October half term guide and indoor and rainy day activities near Bath guide both have ideas for filling the rest of the day if the weather turns. If you're staying into November, our bonfire night in Bath guide covers fireworks and viewpoints for the following weekend.
Early October vs late October
Early in the month, patches are fullest and the choice of pumpkins is widest, but the weather is more of a gamble either way in an English October. By the last week, closer to Halloween itself, fields have been picked over more and the best-shaped pumpkins go first, but it's also when the festive extras (Farrington's Witch's Wood, Avon Valley's Big Boo Trail) tend to be running at full tilt. If you want the best selection, go earlier in the month; if you want the most festive atmosphere, go in the final week.
Practical tips
Book your slot before you travel wherever a booking is required; Farrington's and Avon Valley both sell out on the best weekend dates, particularly the weekend nearest Halloween itself. Even at the free Newton Farm patch, booking the (free) Eventbrite ticket in advance guarantees you a slot, since numbers are managed even without a charge. Bring cash or a card for pumpkins themselves at Newton Farm, since the entry ticket doesn't cover what you pick, and check each farm's own site in the days before you go for any last-minute date or weather changes.