We are located at Paul's Farm Stables, Paul's Farm, 382 Dunkirk Lane, Leyland, PR26 7SY. You can also find us using What3words: ///lend.slows.lands.
The 112 Preston to Croston service operated by Holmeswood Coaches passes the pumpkin patch. The nearest stop is Midge Hall adjacent to Pintail Close. It is about a 5 to 10 minute walk from the bus stop to the pumpkin patch car park. You can access the timetable here.
Our 2026 pumpkin patch dates are Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October, Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October, and Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October. We'll be open each day from 10am to 4pm, with last admission at 3:30pm.
As much as we love our four-legged friends, dogs are not permitted on site for pumpkin patch visits, with the exception of assistance dogs. This rule applies even if other dog-related activities are taking place elsewhere on the farm.
We are a working farm and busy livery yard, with horses, farm machinery, children, visitor vehicles, and displays of owls and birds of prey on site. Horses can become unsettled around dogs they do not know, and dogs may also cause stress to the birds of prey. This can create a serious health and safety risk and increase the chances of a serious accident.
For this reason, please do not bring your dog with you to the pumpkin patch. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We are a working farm and busy livery yard, with horses, farm machinery, children, visitor vehicles, and displays of owls and birds of prey on site. Horses can become unsettled around dogs they do not know, and dogs may also cause stress to the birds of prey. This can create a serious health and safety risk and increase the chances of a serious accident.
For this reason, please do not bring your dog with you to the pumpkin patch. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
No, you don't need to book in advance. We do not operate a booking system, and visitors are welcome during our opening hours. Free tractor and trailer rides to the pumpkin patch depart around every 10 minutes, although there may be a slightly longer wait at peak times.
If our car parking areas reach full capacity, we may be unable to accept new arrivals until spaces become available. We'll post updates on our Facebook page to help visitors plan their visit.
If our car parking areas reach full capacity, we may be unable to accept new arrivals until spaces become available. We'll post updates on our Facebook page to help visitors plan their visit.
No, admission is free. Simply pay for your chosen pumpkins (as well as any treats you might like from the shop or food and drink stalls).
Prices will be confirmed nearer opening time, once we've seen how this year's crop has grown. As a guide, last year's pumpkins ranged from £3 for smaller ones to £15 for super monster pumpkins!
After picking your pumpkins, simply catch the tractor and trailer back to the PayPoint station. Our team will be there to help, and you can pay by cash, contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay using our SumUp terminals. Please note, we're unable to accept cheques.
Yes, there's free parking available in our stable yard and designated paddocks. Our volunteers will be ready to guide you to the next available space when you arrive, so please look out for their orange hi-vis vests and follow their instructions. Please keep to the 5mph speed limit while on site.
To help keep everyone safe, smoking and vaping are only allowed at the designated smoking point next to the toilet entrance in the stable yard car park area.
We kindly ask that you do not smoke or vape on the pumpkin patch or anywhere else around the farm, as hay, straw and other farm materials are stored nearby and can pose a fire risk.
We kindly ask that you do not smoke or vape on the pumpkin patch or anywhere else around the farm, as hay, straw and other farm materials are stored nearby and can pose a fire risk.
Yes, male and female toilets are available next to the indoor arena, on the main stable yard car park. Please access them through the glass office doors at the far end of the stable yard, next to the designated smoking area. We also provide a Portaloo at the pumpkin patch.
Yes, we have a baby changing table available in a private curtained area in the office foyer, next to the ladies' toilets.
It can get very muddy on and around the pumpkin patch, especially after rain, so we recommend bringing wellies or sturdy boots to change into when you arrive at the farm. The patch can also be uneven in places, so please take care, particularly when it's wet or muddy.
Don't forget to wrap up warm against the autumn chill, and if rain is forecast, a hood, hat or umbrella is a good idea as there is very little shelter at the patch.
Don't forget to wrap up warm against the autumn chill, and if rain is forecast, a hood, hat or umbrella is a good idea as there is very little shelter at the patch.
We'd suggest bringing a strong carrier bag or bin bag to carry your pumpkin, as they can be heavier than they look! Our volunteers can help cut your pumpkin if needed, so there's no need to bring knives or cutters with you. For everyone's safety, visitors are not permitted to carry these on site.
A cloth can be useful for wiping muddy pumpkins, and gloves are a good idea too, as the stalks can sometimes be prickly. We love seeing photos from your visit to the patch, so don't forget your camera or mobile phone — just remember to keep it safe.
A cloth can be useful for wiping muddy pumpkins, and gloves are a good idea too, as the stalks can sometimes be prickly. We love seeing photos from your visit to the patch, so don't forget your camera or mobile phone — just remember to keep it safe.
This year, we've grown lots of different types of pumpkins. As well as traditional orange pumpkins, we also have Warty Goblins, Polar Bears, Crown Prince and Blue Doll. We also have a selection of gourds and mini pumpkins.
Yes, our 'Hello Pumpkin' pop-up shop will be stocked with a lovely range of Halloween and pumpkin-themed gifts and toys. There's something to suit every taste and budget, and you can pay by cash, contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay using our SumUp terminals.
Yes, as the pumpkin patch is located some distance from the car parking area, the tractor and trailer ride is the quickest and safest way to reach it. The farm paths can be uneven and may become wet, muddy and slippery after rain, and there is also a railway line to cross. At peak times, we operate up to four tractor and trailers to keep waiting times as short as possible. Many visitors tell us the trailer ride is one of the highlights of their visit.
We'll do everything we can to help you visit the patch and make your visit enjoyable. We operate one trailer with a wheelchair ramp. If you have a specific accessibility requirement, please email or call us before your visit so we can discuss your needs and advise how best we can help you access the patch and find your perfect pumpkin.
You are welcome to bring a pram or pushchair and you can leave these at the loading area whilst you visit the pumpkin patch. If you want to transport your pram or pushchair to the patch, you may need to wait until space is available. We'll always do our best to help, but in busy periods, space on the trailer rides can be limited.
Yes, this year we will be selling a small number of freshly picked pumpkins in the Hello Pumpkin shop for those customers who don't want to visit the patch.