There’s nothing youngsters enjoy more than picking their own pumpkin and carving a spooky face into it for Halloween.
With that in mind, here are 11 of the best pumpkin picking patches in Lancashire.
9. Farmer Teds, Burscough
Get ready for a bewitching adventure at the annual pumpkin festival at Farmer Teds. Expect sorcery school sessions, a scary maize maze, pumpkin carving zone, Shaun the Sheep show and more. One free pumpkin per paying child ober the age of two. Selected dates throughout October. Adults £16 and children £20, with concession tickets available. More details and booking information at: farmerteds.com Photo: LISA FERGUSON
10. Paul's Farm, Leyland
At Paul's Farm Stables in Dunkirk Lane, Leyland, you can jump onboard the Pumpkin Express to choose your very own pumpkin fresh from the field to take home. Also expect face painting, games and a spooky shop. Dates: October 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26. Email: [email protected] or phone: 07973 218 108 Photo: site
11. Croston Pumpkin Patch
Croston Pumpkin Patch can be found at Culshaws Farm, Holker Lane, Ulnes Walton. Not only can you grab your pumpkin here, but the farm usually offers food, drinks and a maize maze. It is open from 9am to 5pm on the following dates in October: 4th & 5th 11th & 12th 18th & 19th 25th & 26th It opens from 10am to 4pm everyday from October 27 to 31. There will also be a firework night on Saturday, October 25. Information by calling 01257 451696 or visiting www.dcwrennall.co.uk or their Facebook page. Photo: PA
12. Wrampool Pumpkin Patch, Cockerham
Head to Wrampool Farm in Gulf Lane, Cockerham via Pilling, for great day out. The farm is open from Saturday, October 11 at weekends and October half term from 10am to 4pm. You can pick your own pumpkins, try the maize maze, try cakes and games, and dogs are welcome too. Tickets can be booked via their Facebook page. Cars charged at £7 each. | Deborah Jackson from Pixabay Photo: Deborah Jackson from Pixabay