Pumpkins@ Lower Drayton Farm | Staffordshire

Massive pumpkins, mini pumpkins, perfectly formed pumpkins and white pumpkins – Lower Drayton Farm has got them all! Head to one of Staffordshire's biggest pumpkin patches this autumn for a family-friendly day of PYO pumpkin picking near Birmingham.

Use code BRPYO for 10% off tickets - online bookings only!

Pumpkins@ Lower Drayton Farm | Pumpkin Picking Near Birmingham

Looking for pumpkin picking near Birmingham this Halloween? Head to Lower Drayton Farm in Penkridge, Staffordshire, and choose your perfect pumpkin straight from the field.

Just a short drive from Birmingham and easily accessible from across the West Midlands, this popular autumn event is a great option for families looking for pumpkin picking, Halloween activities and an autumn day out near Birmingham.

PYO Pumpkin Picking Dates 2026

PYO Pumpkins is open on the following dates:

• Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September

• Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October

• Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October

• Daily from Saturday 17th October – Saturday 31st October

There are also special Friday evening sessions on:

• Friday 16th October

• Friday 23rd October

• Friday 30th October

Friday evening sessions start from 5pm and offer pumpkin picking after dark, an indoor carving barn, live music, spooky characters, family-friendly activities, fast food and a licensed bar.

Pumpkin Picking Tickets

For 2026, Lower Drayton Farm has introduced a range of ticket options, including tickets with or without pumpkins and vegetables included.

Use code BRPYO for 10% off tickets - online bookings only!

Online prices

• Entry only: £6 online / £8 on the gate

• Entry + Pumpkin: £10 online / £12 on the gate

• Entry + Pumpkin + Small bag of veg: £13 online / £15 on the gate

• Entry + Pumpkin + Large bag of veg: £15 online / £17 on the gate

• Carers: Free*

• Toddlers under 2: Free

Online tickets save £2 compared with gate prices.

*Carers require a Nimbus Access Card.

PLAY@ Members receive 15% off, with the discount applied automatically at checkout.

Use code BRPYO for 10% off tickets - online bookings only!

Book PYO Pumpkin Tickets

Sessions can sell out, particularly during October half term and on Friday evenings, so advance booking is recommended.

What's Included?

Depending on the ticket option selected, your visit can include:

• Picking a pumpkin from the patch

• Wheelbarrows

• Seasonal farm-fresh vegetables

• Undercover carving barn

• Pumpkin Village

• Autumnal photo opportunities

• Pumpkin-themed fun and games

• Pumpkin Café

• Hot drinks, seasonal snacks and treats

• S’mores toasting

The farm's seasonal vegetables include potatoes, beetroot, carrots and parsnips, subject to crop availability.

Pick Your Own Pumpkin

Head into the field and choose your perfect pumpkin, with classic orange pumpkins as well as quirky shapes and colours available.

Wheelbarrows are provided to help you transport your pumpkin around the patch.

For 2026, there is also an indoor option for visitors who don't want to head into the field. Pumpkins and vegetables can be selected from indoors instead.

Carve Your Pumpkin at the Farm

The new undercover carving barn means you can get creative at Lower Drayton Farm, scooping and carving your pumpkin before taking it home.

The carving barn is also available during the Friday evening Pumpkins in the Dark sessions.

Pumpkin Village & Autumn Fun

The Pumpkin Village features seasonal displays, autumnal photo opportunities and pumpkin-themed fun and games around the farm.

There's also a Pumpkin Café, where visitors can enjoy hot drinks, seasonal snacks and treats, with S’mores toasting also available.

Pumpkins in the Dark

For something different, Lower Drayton Farm is holding special Friday evening pumpkin sessions from 5pm on 16th, 23rd and 30th October.

The Pumpkins in the Dark experience includes:

• Pumpkin picking after dark

• Indoor carving barn

• Live music

• Spooky characters

• Family-friendly activities

• Fast food

• Licensed bar

Tickets for the evening sessions are strictly limited.

October Half Term

From Saturday 24 October to Saturday 31 October, Lower Drayton Farm will add extra spooky seasonal fun to the PYO Pumpkins experience.

The website describes the additional activities as family-friendly and says they will provide Halloween atmosphere without being too scary for younger visitors. Further details are to be announced.

Where Is Lower Drayton Farm?

Lower Drayton Farm is located in Penkridge, Staffordshire, just one mile from Junction 13 of the M6.

Address:
Lower Drayton Lane
Penkridge
Stafford
ST19 5RE

The farm is conveniently located for visitors travelling from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Cannock, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford, Lichfield, Rugeley, Shrewsbury and across the West Midlands.

For Birmingham families searching for pumpkin picking near Birmingham, Lower Drayton Farm provides a Staffordshire option that's straightforward to reach by road.

What to Wear

Wellies or sturdy outdoor footwear are strongly recommended.

The pumpkin patch is outdoors on a working farm and can become muddy, particularly after wet weather.

Parking & Facilities

Car parking is free and provided on a weatherproof hardstanding surface.

There are also indoor toilets with hot running water for hand washing.

Is PLAY@ Included?

No. PYO Pumpkins is a separate seasonal event and does not include entry to PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm.

Visitors can ask about upgrading to PLAY@ on arrival, subject to availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go pumpkin picking near Birmingham?

Lower Drayton Farm is a PYO pumpkin farm in Penkridge, Staffordshire, approximately one mile from Junction 13 of the M6. It is accessible from Birmingham and other parts of the West Midlands.

Do I need to book PYO Pumpkins in advance?

Lower Drayton Farm strongly recommends booking online because sessions can sell out, particularly during October half term and on Friday evening dates.

Use code BRPYO for 10% off tickets - online bookings only!

How much are PYO Pumpkin tickets?

For 2026, online tickets start at £6 per person for entry only. Entry plus a pumpkin is £10 online, while entry plus a pumpkin and small or large bag of vegetables is £13 or £15 respectively.

Use code BRPYO for 10% off tickets - online bookings only!

Can I visit without picking a pumpkin?

Yes. An entry-only ticket is available and allows visitors to enjoy the atmosphere, Pumpkin Village, café and carving barn areas.

Can I pick vegetables as well as pumpkins?

Yes, depending on your ticket type and crop availability. The farm lists potatoes, beetroot, carrots and parsnips among the seasonal vegetables available to pick.

Can I carve my pumpkin at Lower Drayton Farm?

Yes. The farm has a new undercover carving barn where visitors can carve their pumpkins on site.

Do I need wellies?

Wellies or sturdy outdoor footwear are strongly recommended because the pumpkin patch is outdoors on a working farm and can become muddy. If you don't fancy heading into the patch, you can select a pumpkin from the indoors pumpkin selection - no wellies required!

Is PYO Pumpkins suitable for pushchairs?

Ground conditions vary because the event takes place on a working farm. The farm states that a sling or carrier may be easier than a pushchair for very young children, particularly after wet weather.

Is parking free?

Yes. Car parking is free and is on a weatherproof hardstanding surface.

Are there toilets?

Yes. Lower Drayton Farm has indoor toilets with hot running water for hand washing.

Are toddlers free?

Yes. Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.

Are carers free?

Yes. Carers are admitted free, although a Nimbus Access Card is required.

Is PLAY@ included in my PYO Pumpkin ticket?

No. PYO Pumpkins is a standalone seasonal event. PLAY@ tickets can be purchased separately, with upgrades on arrival subject to availability.

Book PYO Pumpkins at Lower Drayton Farm

Pick your pumpkin, explore the Pumpkin Village, carve your creation undercover and enjoy an autumn day out at Lower Drayton Farm in Staffordshire.

PYO Pumpkins 2026 runs from Saturday 26 September through to Saturday 31 October on selected dates, with additional Friday evening sessions.

Book your PYO Pumpkin tickets online

Use code BRPYO for 10% off tickets - online bookings only!

Reviews - "I had the best day out ever with my kids today (ages 8 and 9). Did PYO pumpkin, dig up carrots and potatoes and picked corn. Tractor ride/ animals etc. All the staff were amazing, and when we met Farmer Richard whose family own the farm he was fantastic ⭐️. This place is definitely worth visiting, highly recommend it. Keep the good work up guys!" - Lyndsey - Oct 2023