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.
5. Mrs Dowson's Farm Park
At Mrs Dowson's Farm Park, Hawkshaw Farm, Longsight Road, Clayton-le-Dale, you can choose from homegrown and 12 different imported pumpkin types in three acres of fields. There will also be quirky characters hidden around the farm and pumpkin patch, as well as carnival games. Opens on October 4, with tickets from £13.57 for children (one standard-sized pumpkin is included in every ticket). Tickets include entry into the farm. Photo: site
6. No Mess promise at Windmill Animal Farm, Burscough
This Halloween, pumpkin picking is getting a big Windmill Animal Farm makeover. Bosses promise you can say goodbye to muddy fields and messy wellies… because their Great Pumpkin Picking Adventure is a no mud, no mess experience. Tickets available on Windmill Animal Farm's wesbite, with the experience starting on October 10. Photo: Cavan - stock.adobe.com
7. Greenlands Farm Village
At Greenlands Farm Village, Tewitfield, Carnforth, there's loads of spooky things to see and do as well as picking your pumpkin in their dedicated Pumpkin Village. Daily from October 3, 10am to 5pm. Your tickets will also allow you entry to the Open Farm from 10am. Meet over 150 different animals from adorable rabbits & guineas to scaly reptiles. Photo: EvgeniyAndreev
8. Pauls Farm, Dunkirk Lane, 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. Open 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th October 2026. Free entry, no need to book. Open 10am to 4pm, with more information on the Paul's Farm website. Photo: site