Kent’s annual ‘Pick Your Own’ (PYO) pumpkin season has officially started. The largest farms across the county have now released their operating times and booking rules for October 2025. This popular autumn activity, which brings in huge crowds, requires booking tickets ahead of time because demand is so high, especially during the school half-term holiday.
After good growing weather in the late summer, farmers expect a large number of carving pumpkins and decorative squashes this year. Farm owners say they are ready for a busy period, having prepared their fields for easy access while putting systems in place to manage the number of visitors. Because weekend and holiday time slots have sold out quickly in past years, operators strongly advise people to book specific entry times as soon as they can.
Patch Details: Locations and Prices Confirmed
The following sections give a clear, factual summary of the confirmed arrangements and ticket information for several of Kent’s biggest and most visited pumpkin patches this 2025 season. All dates and prices are based strictly on official figures released by the farm businesses.
Pumpkin Moon (Three Locations)
Pumpkin Moon, known as one of the largest PYO businesses in the South East, will be running its harvesting activities from three main Kent locations: Maidstone, Rainham, and Faversham.
The business focuses on offering a massive choice, providing customers with access to over 100 different types of pumpkins and gourds.
- When to Visit: Picking is scheduled to start on the weekend of 11–12 October, and will then be open every day until the end of the month, including the entire school half-term break.
- What to Expect: All sites have dedicated parking and give out wheelbarrows to help with picking. The farms also usually feature simple extra attractions, like small maize mazes.
Lower Ladysden Farm (Goudhurst)
Located in West Kent, near Tunbridge Wells, Lower Ladysden Farm offers a traditional farm setting with updated visitor facilities. The business aims to give guests a real taste of the countryside.
- When to Visit: The main picking period is confirmed to run from 4 October to 28 October 2025.
- Special Events: This farm is known for its evening ‘Pumpkin Nights’ events. These special sessions are usually scheduled for certain weekend dates, require a separate ticket, and offer a grown-up experience outside of normal family visiting hours.
Broadditch Farm (Gravesend)
Broadditch Farm, easy to get to near major roads in the Gravesend area, runs its operation by offering picking alongside other seasonal, ticketed events.
- Entry Fee: Access to the pumpkin patch is confirmed at £6 per car, which covers up to a maximum of eight people in one vehicle.
- Core Picking Dates: The patch will be open on the weekends of 11–12 October, and then open daily from 18 October to 31 October.
- Attractions: The farm also sells tickets for extra activities, including themed Spooky Trailer Rides and on-site Carving Workshops.
Sevington PYO Patch (Ashford)
The Sevington patch, located in South Kent near Ashford, is well-known for adding a prize structure to its picking activity.
- When to Visit: The confirmed dates for the patch are from 11 October to 26 October 2025.
- Entry Fee: A £6.99 fee per vehicle is required to enter the field.
- Pricing and Prizes: Pumpkins are priced based on their size, usually costing between £1 to £10. The farm continues its daily ‘Golden and Silver Pumpkin Hunt’, giving out prizes to those who find the special hidden pumpkins.
Stanhill Farm (Dartford)
Stanhill Farm in Dartford serves North Kent and visitors coming from London, keeping its focus on simple, quality farming and easy access.
- Produce: The working farm typically grows between 20 and 30 types of pumpkins and decorative gourds.
- Ticketing: The farm often uses a group-rate ticket model; one single ticket generally lets a party of up to seven people enter. Visitors must check the farm’s official websites for the exact October dates and opening times.
Important Rules for Visitors
Farm operators across the county have set clear, essential rules for everyone attending the PYO events this season.
Must Book Ahead: The main rule for all major patches is the need to use a mandatory, pre-booked ticket system. This helps farms manage visitor numbers and keeps the fields safe. People who arrive without a confirmed booking should not expect to get in, especially on busy days.
What to Wear: You must wear strong footwear no matter the weather. Wellington boots are always required because the fields are often muddy and wet in October.
Cost of Pumpkins: The total cost of the trip depends on what you pick. Prices are set based on the pumpkin’s size or weight. It’s smart to bring strong bags or boxes to carry your purchases safely from the field to your car.
