Berkshire Farm Girl Pumpkin Patch Newbury M4 J13
WHERE
Thatcham
What it’s like
Pick your own pumpkin and take on a maize maze at this October patch just off the M4.
The main job here is picking a pumpkin straight from the patch, which sounds simple but is the bit that turns a Saturday errand into an actual outing. There's a maize maze to get lost in too, and the site mentions other seasonal activities on top, so it is not just a walk to the patch and back to the car.
It only opens on select dates through October, so this is not a turn-up-whenever farm visit. You book online to guarantee entry, and given how popular pumpkin patches get once the half term crowd arrives, that booking step is one worth doing early rather than hoping for the best on the day.
There's no age range given, but a maize maze usually needs a child steady on their feet and happy to walk a fair bit without a buggy. Worth bearing in mind if you're planning around nap times or a pushchair.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Book online to guarantee entry
- Open on select October dates only, not the whole month
- Book online ahead rather than relying on turning up
- The maize maze is a proper extra, not just a token attraction next to the pumpkins
Plan your visit
Do we need to book?
Booking online guarantees your entry, so it's the safer option rather than turning up on spec.
When is it open?
Select dates through October, rather than every day of the month.
What is there to do besides picking a pumpkin?
A maize maze, plus other seasonal activities the site mentions without going into detail.
Is it suitable for toddlers?
No age range is given, but a maize maze tends to suit a child who can walk a fair distance on their own two feet.
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