Wondering what to do this coming half term? Check out our Peak District October Half Term guide.
Peak District Kids writer: Alice Wyatt
After being closed last year due to a poor growing season, Pumpkin Corner is back for 2025! Open every Saturday and Sunday throughout October (10am to 4pm).
If you’re based in the South of the Peak District over the spooky season, then Pumpkin Corner, just 3 miles from Ashbourne, is the place to go for pumpkin picking. Andy and Meg, who run the event, really put their hearts into Pumpkin Corner, expanding and introducing new ideas each year.
Pumpkin picking within the Peak District National Park itself is actually rather limited. Indeed, Litton Lanterns is the only option. Otherwise, just outside of the National Park boundary close to Sheffield there is Village Pumpkins in Barlow. So if you are based in or around the South of the Peak District, Pumpkin Corner is your best bet.
In the weeks leading up to October half term, Pumpkin Corner is a great option for a pumpkin picking day out. And what a great way to support local farmers? Grab a selection; perhaps some for carving, some for decoration and some for cooking. It’s such a fun experience for the kids, getting them outdoors and picking their pumpkins straight from the field.
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Arriving at Pumpkin Corner
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There are no buses to Pumpkin Corner so the best way to get there is by car. There are signs for Pumpkin Corner on both the A515 and A52 roads to help direct you there.
There is plenty of free parking available right next to the field where the pumpkins are so you don’t have to walk far.
Your pumpkin picking experience
There’s no need to book to go pumpkin picking and there is no entry fee either, you just pay for your pumpkins.
This may sound obvious, but you are visiting a farming field in October and the ground is likely to be muddy, so wellies and appropriate clothing are highly recommended. We also recommend taking gloves as the pumpkin stems can be prickly.
Head to the entrance and collect your wheelbarrow or wheelbarrows. The kids always like their own mini wheelbarrows and we take one of the big ones. There are clear paths that make pushing the wheelbarrows around easier, then you can jump into the pumpkin patch when you spot one that takes your fancy.
Pumpkin Prices
The entrance also displays a range of pumpkins and their prices, so you can decide beforehand what size you want to look for and what price to expect to pay. Prices range from £2 up to £15 and you can pay by both cash and card.
We love the wide range of shapes, sizes and colours and always get a mixture to decorate our home too!
This year we found some beautifully formed white ones, small stripy green ones and some very sweet ‘Jack-be-little’ mini pumpkins.
Photo opportunities and other activities
There are plenty of photo opportunities and props dotted around and we love to get some fun family photos. The mini tractor was a firm favourite. The wheelbarrows also come in handy for baby and toddler photos!
Each year, Pumpkin Corner seems to add more exciting things to entertain the kids. This year they had a friendly scarecrow to meet and chat to. There was also a pumpkin book theme and a scavenger hunt to enjoy!
We always spend over an hour when we visit, searching for the best pumpkins and enjoying the activities and photo props.
Refreshments, food and toilets at Pumpkin Corner
We love the fact that Andy and Meg from Pumpkin Corner try and support new local businesses. To refuel at Pumpkin Corner there is an inviting looking trailer serving a selection of hot and cold drinks and treats.
There are plenty of benches to sit and enjoy these treats and there’s a portaloo toilet available too.
2025 opening times at Pumpkin Corner
Open every Saturday and Sunday throughout October (10am to 4pm). Free entry and free parking, just pay for what you pick!
Do you need to book?
Unlike Village Pumpkin PYO in Dronfield, there is no need to book. Just turn up with your wellies and have fun finding the perfect pumpkins! Parking is also free.
Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on the patch to avoid pumpkins getting eaten. However, there are picnic benches overlooking the patch and dogs are more than welcome to sit and wait.
Other events at Pumpkin Corner
Pumpkin Corner also offers PYO sunflowers in August and for those looking for a kid-free night out, they also have Date Nights in October. These are hosted evenings in an outdoor rustic field setting with ambient lighting, live music, food and drink.
You may also like to read:
Peak District October half term events
Pumpkin picking at Village Pumpkins Barlow
Peak District Christmas guide