Grab a wheelbarrow and pick out your perfect pumpkin at The Ark Open Farm, based at 96A Bangor Road, Newtownards.  Once you've made your choice, head over to the carving area, where you can help staff scoop the pumpkins out and they will carve it for you.  Visitors can also capture the perfect photo memory at one of the many themed prop stations, follow the Fairytale Forest trail, toast some tasty marshmallows, or craft their own tub of spooky slime to take home.  Prices start at £15 for children and £13 for adults; visit https://bookings.thearkopenfarm.co.uk/book/pumpkin-patch/83 for more details.placeholder image
Grab a wheelbarrow and pick out your perfect pumpkin at The Ark Open Farm, based at 96A Bangor Road, Newtownards. Once you've made your choice, head over to the carving area, where you can help staff scoop the pumpkins out and they will carve it for you. Visitors can also capture the perfect photo memory at one of the many themed prop stations, follow the Fairytale Forest trail, toast some tasty marshmallows, or craft their own tub of spooky slime to take home. Prices start at £15 for children and £13 for adults; visit https://bookings.thearkopenfarm.co.uk/book/pumpkin-patch/83 for more details.

Where to go pumpkin picking in Northern Ireland: 10 of the best patches to choose from in 2024

As far as Halloween traditions go, pumpkins are a more recent addition here in Northern Ireland – but they have nonetheless firmly established themselves as a key symbol of the season.

Whether you’re hoping to get creative with carving or serve up a hearty soup – or both! – read on to find out our top 10 places to go pumpkin picking with the family this Halloween.

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