Northern Ireland has plenty of places to choose from when it comes to picking fresh, rich and colourful pumpkins, whether you want to unleash the artist within with scary designs to display, or make a hearty pumpkin soup for the whole family to enjoy.
Read on to find out our top 13 places to go for pumpkin picking with the family this Halloween.
Additional reporting by Lyndsey Hodgkinson
5. Fermanagh Fun Farm
Located at 4 Slate Quarry Lane, Lisbellaw, Enniskillen, entry costs: Adult: £7 (Excluding pumpkin) Child: £10.50 (Including pumpkin) Take a train ride around Fermanagh Fun Farm and pick a pumpkin to design in the carving shed. There will also be some spooky creatures hanging around the farm, a pet handling session, play area, as well as a cup and saucer ride to enjoy at £2 per person. Family tickets are available for families of 4, 5 and 6 ranging from £31.50 to £40. Photo: Contributed
6. Fulton’s Pumpkin Patch
Fulton’s Pumpkin Patch can be found at 121 Berryhill Road, Donemana, Strabane. £2.50 entry (pumpkin not included) One of the many great things about Fulton’s Pumpkin Patch is that there’s no time limit so you can make memories with family and ensure you pick the best from the patch. Other activities at Fulton’s include a Maize spook trail for kids, a quad ride and small animals to see such as sheep and goat. From October 16th to October 23, Photographer Lauren Caroll will be there to take your photos in the pumpkin house and in the corn fields charging £50 for one set or £100 for two. Photo: Contributed
7. Woodview Garden Centre
Based at 3 Cloghan Road, Armagh, no tickets are required. Woodview Pumpkin Festival 2022 is returning yet again with a wide variety of pumpkin for purchase. Tickets aren’t required so you can turn up and pay for whatever pumpkins catch your eye from October 15 to October 22. They’re closed Sundays, so weekdays are advisable to avoid long queues and huge crowds. The centre is also offering autism-friendly sessions from Wednesday 12 - Friday 14 October. Photo: Contributed
8. Maxwell's Pumpkin Patch
Located at 22 Folliard Road, Castlederg, the prices are: Child: £8.50 Adult: £8.50 This unique fun-filled patch gives you and your family the opportunity to find the perfect pumpkin that works for you. They've got a range of different drinks and food during the day so everyone is satisfied. You'll even have the opportunity for photos beside the witches log cabin, a meet and greet with their friendly monster (weather permitting) and you might even get your own pull along wagon to help you with all your pumpkins. Photo: Contributed