As the weather starts to get colder, we know that can only mean one thing – it’s time for the spooky season. We welcome Halloween in Cornwall as it’s filled with spine-chilling entertainment, pumpkin carving and trick or treats! We’ve dug up the best variety of hair-raising Halloween experiences for families to enjoy in the south west.
Enjoy a family day out pumpkin picking, and carry on reading to discover the best pumpkin-picking patches in Cornwall for 2025.
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Trevaskis Farm
Enjoy an autumnal afternoon at Trevaskis Farm, located in Hayle which offers a spacious “pick your own” experience where you can wander through the fields and select your own pumpkin straight from the vine.
With 28 acres of countryside, visitors can also pick their own fruit and vegetables here. The on-site farm shop offers a variety of fresh ingredients, and make sure to visit the restaurant after your pumpkin picking to enjoy a delicious dessert. No booking required, just turn up.
When: Pumpkin fields open 7th October, 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Trevaskis Farm, Gwinear Rd, Connor Downs, Hayle TR27 5JQ
Cargoll Pumpkin Patch
Cargoll is a family-run, dog-friendly pop up pumpkin patch. Visitors can wander through the fields, pick their own pumpkins, and enjoy photo spots set in the Cornish countryside. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly outing, perfect for those crisp autumn days with free entry and payment for the pumpkins you pick. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, check the weather, and book your 1 hour timeslot via their Facebook page before visiting.
When: The first three weekends in October, then everyday of half term 18th – 31st October 2025.
Location: St Newlyn East, near Newquay TR8 4NW
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Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
When looking for a pumpkin patch, a cyder farm may not be the first idea that comes to mind. However, Healeys Cyder Farm has a pumpkin patch that is worth checking out. Take a vintage tractor ride on the heated tractor and see the pumpkins with your own eyes.
Families have a chance to pick their own pumpkins and even get involved in a family workshop of pumpkin carving at Rattler Bar. The carving workshop will teach families how to carve ghost pumpkins and how to create the perfect Halloween designs.
When: Saturday 19th – Thursday 31st October 2024
Location: Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm, Penhallow, Truro TR4 9LT
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Splattenridden Farm
Located in Hayle, the entire family (including your four-legged companions) are welcome to come along to a wholesome pumpkin-picking experience at Splattenridden Farm. This family attraction is perfect for getting in the Halloween mood whilst supporting local farmers.
On your visit, enjoy a hot beverage from The Coffee & Crepe box. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome to attend.
When: Dates TBC
Location: Splattenridden Farm, Lelant, Nr Hayle, TR27 6LH
Lobbs Autumn Fest
Located near Mevagissey, Lobbs Autumn Fest at Heligan offers the perfect pumpkin picking fields and is the ideal autumnal spot for families to enjoy together. When booking your ticket you can select your chosen time slot. Your little ones will have a chance to experience a mini tractor/trailer or wheelbarrow to carry the pumpkin of their choice in and there’s even a hay bale photo booth to capture those perfect family memories.
Ticket holders will also receive a 10% voucher, which they can use in the fantastic Farm shop or Farmhouse Kitchen Café.
When: Sat 25th, Sun 26th, Tue 28th, Wed 29th, Thu 30th & on Hallowen Fri 31st October 2025
Location: Lobbs Farm Shop, Heligan, St Ewe, St Austell, PL26 6EN
The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm
The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm is the perfect place for the whole family to enjoy a spooky experience in Cornwall. Tickets are only £5 (with under 2’s going free) and allow everyone to access a wide range of Halloween activities.
During the day there’s a pumpkin patch for picking your own pumpkins, a short maize-maze trail with a Halloween-themed quiz for younger visitors, and the usual farm animals and fun outdoor activities. As dusk falls later in the month, it also offers a spookier “Maze of Horrors” experience which involves live actors in maze paths, fire jugglers and timed entry for a scarier outing. It’s ideal whether you’re after family-friendly pumpkin fun or something a little more thrilling for Halloween.
When: Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th and Saturday 25th – Friday 31st October 2025
Location: Smeaton Farm, Pillaton, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6RZ
Pumpkin Fest at Camel Creek Adventure Park
Join the Camel Creek team for a Halloween event throughout October!
Every child receives a free pumpkin to carve (while stocks last), and the park’s pumpkin patch comes complete with mini wheelbarrows for little ones. Visitors can explore the Maize Maze, take part in themed trails and Trick-or-Treat activities, and enjoy spooky selfie spots, live entertainment, and the thrilling “House of Horrors” attraction from the 25th October. You can toast marshmallows in the festival field, capture seasonal photos, and make the most of Camel Creek’s regular rides and attractions for a full day of autumnal adventure.
When: 11 October to 1 November 2025 (weekends only until half term, then open each day)
Location: Camel Creek Adventure Park, Tredinnick, Wadebridge, PL27 7RA
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Strawberry Fields, Lifton
Join Strawberry Fields in Lifton for their very own Pumpkin Fest: a lively autumn celebration featuring thousands of home-grown pumpkins set in a vast pumpkin patch, complemented by a host of fun activities including a “Creepy Carnival” maize maze, toasting marshmallow pits, barrel-train rides, live magic shows and lots of spectacular seasonal displays.
The festival is ticketed by arrival time with the published general admission ticket price of £4.95 for 2025, and the majority of extra activities carry additional charges.
It is set up to be enjoyed rain or shine (wellies recommended!), is dog-friendly (on leads), and parking and on-site food and drink facilities are provided.
When: weekends throughout October then everyday in half term until 31st October.
Location: Strawberry Fields Farm Shop, Lifton PL16 0DH
Trevathan Farm Shop & Restaurant
Trevathan Farm, located in St Endellion, is a family-owned business welcoming pumpkin pickers in October. From the 1850s, families have been able to visit the farm, shop, restaurant and holiday cottages located here. Families can enjoy the pumpkin picking patches full to the brim (priced per pumpkin). The patches are filled with festive decorations and photo opportunities for all Halloween lovers to take advantage of.
Beyond pumpkins, the farm has a children’s play area, visiting animals, tractor rides, a café/restaurant serving up homemade cakes and freshly made ice cream and a farm shop stocking local produce to extend your visit. No booking or payment for entry is required, so you can just turn up during the season and pay for what you pick. You can also purchase pumpkin carving kits for your pumpkin celebrations.
When: 10th – 31st October 2025, 9am until 4pm
Location: St Endellion, Port Isaac PL29 3TP
