Now that it’s nearly officially Autumn (September 23), the shops are stocking up on Halloween themed items.
But the pièce de résistance is always the pumpkin.
If you want to make an occasion out of getting one, then there’s plenty of options available in Lancashire - from taking a wheelbarrow into a traditional field, to riding on a tractor, and even a no-mud promise at one children’s play farm.
Take a look below at some options with price and date information.
1. A row of fall orange pumpkins sitting on the ground at a fall festival at a local pumpkin patch with copy space.
Go pumpkin picking in Lancashire Photo: Ursula Page Photography
2. Pick Your Own, Farington Moss
Pick Your Own Pumpkin on Farington Moss. If you're looking for a traditional, authentic pumpkin-picking experience this autumn, have a look at what's being offered on Farington Moss. Find the entrance at the Centurion Tank Roundabout, Leyland (Moss Lane, PR26 6BE), follow the signs, grab a wheelbarrow and only pay for what you pick. Free entry and no booking required. Cash and Paypal acepted. Well-behaved four-legged family members are more than welcome to join the fun, please just keep them on a lead! Open every Saturday and Sunday throughout October from 8am to 4pm. | submit
3. Bowland Wild Boar Park
At Bowland Wild Boar Park, in Chipping, Preston, you can pick your own pumpkin and then carve it into a work of art at one of the Family Pumpkin Carving sessions. Pumpkin Picking & Carving sessions are available to book on 17th, 18th, 22nd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 28th & 29th October. Telephone 01995 61075 Photo: FB
4. Ridgeway Farm Pumpkin Festival
At Ridgeway Farm, Peel Road, Blackpool, get ready for the seventh annual Ridgeway Farm Pumpkin Festival. The festival runs on weekends and throughout half term, from Saturday, October 10, to Saturday, October 31. Sessions are held hourly, Everyone needs a ticket, including adults. Early bird tickets start from £8.50 - £12.50 The price includes farm entry for your selected session and one pumpkin if selected. You can also buy extra pumpkins on the day. Visit the farm website for more information and to book. Photo: Wirestock Creators - stock.adobe