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Where to Go Pumpkin Picking in Bury St Edmunds This Autumn

As autumn rolls in and the leaves turn golden, there's no better way to embrace the season than with a visit to a local pumpkin patch.

Whether you're after the perfect carving pumpkin, planning a cosy day out with the family, or simply want to soak up the crisp countryside Suffolk charm, Bury St Edmunds has a patch for everyone. From family-run farms with hot chocolate to Instagram-worthy fields bursting with colour, here’s your guide to pumpkin patches to explore in and around Bury St Edmunds this autumn.

Rougham Pumpkin Patch

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Just in time for Halloween, Rougham Estate has a vast, beautiful field full of hundreds of thousands of pumpkins, squashes and gourds in over 20 different varieties; in a huge array of different sizes and glorious colours, all just waiting to be picked!

Positioned very close to Junction 45 on the A14, the aptly named Rougham Pumpkin Patch is a sea of orange, where visitors can grab a wheelbarrow and choose as many of their perfect pumpkins as they want, just where they have been growing.

There is plenty more to enjoy too, with room for children to run and climb, space to picnic, deckchairs, sandpits, ice cream, pedal tractors and small pumpkin games for the family, as well as lots of fabulous photo opportunities and a delicious range of food trucks including a bar.

With free entrance and parking, come along and take it easy; stay for as long as you like, dress up if you wish, just come and let the children play. Pay for the pumpkins you choose at the exit from the patch.

On two spooky Saturday evenings the Rougham Pumpkin Patch will stay open from 5:30pm to 9.30pm for a fabulous pumpkin festival at night!

Free admission and parking. Pumpkins and gourds priced according to size.

Visit Rougham Estate Website for opening dates and times.

Ruffins Farm

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A maize maze, animals including sheep and alpacas and children's games are just some of the extra activities at Ruffins Farm PYO Pumpkins.

They have a huge variety of different sizes and varieties of pumpkins for you to choose from and plant thousands of pumpkins every year. There are food stalls on site for when you get hungry from all that pumpkin searching.

Free entry to Ruffins Farm, no booking required. Free Parking. Pay per pumpkin, price dependent on size.

Visit Ruffins Farm Website for opening dates and times.

The Great Euston Pumpkin Safari

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Hop on the farm tractor and trailer for a scenic ride around the Euston Estate before rolling up to their pumpkin field to choose your perfect pick!

At the ‘Great Euston Pumpkin Safari’ you can also see their resident farm animals and soak up the autumn magic, with plenty of photo-worthy moments.

Pre-book tickets to include a farm safari, pumpkin and complimentary refreshments – a perfect day out for all ages.

Visit Euston's Website for opening dates, times and ticket prices.

Undley Pumpkin Patch & Maize Maze

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Voted one of the Best Pumpkin Patches in the UK, the Undley Farm pumpkin patch and maize maze is bursting with fun for the whole family!

Each year, they plant thousands of pumpkin seeds just for you to discover the perfect pumpkin to pick straight from the vine, and their yearly themed maize maze is an adventure waiting to be explored.

This year they've teamed up with Magic Light to bring you a magical Zog-themed maze!

Get ready to explore the twists and turns, and spot all your favourite characters from the beloved storybook by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Zog turns 15 this year—what better way to celebrate?!

There's also Face Painting & Craft Stalls and delicious Food & Treats.

Just 30 mins from Bury St Edmunds.

Visit the Undley Farm Website for opening dates and times. Free entry.

Mrs G's Pumpkin Patch

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Mrs G's Pumpkin Patch

Visit this family farm in Garboldisham, around 30 minutes from Bury St Edmunds, to pick a pumpkin, climb a straw pyramid, drink a delicious hot chocolate and enjoy some amazing food!

Put your wellies on, jump in the car and get to Mrs G's Pumpkin Patch!

Activities include Straw Pyramids, Barrel Train, Art Tent, Scavenger Hunt, Mud Kitchens and more....! Plus a wonderful selection of food and drink available at the patch.

Visit Mrs G's Pumpkin Patch website for opening days, times and prices.

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