All flower photos from 2023 season
Autumn has arrived at The Farm Patch!
We started our PYO pumpkin patch in 2020 with ‘Country Pumpkins’, so we’re now in our 6th year of growing a lovely variety of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes from seed in the patch.
We sow most of our pumpkins in May and raise some of our more fancy varieties by hand in our greenhouse. Then we hand over to Mother Nature to do the rest – the leaves start to die down in September….. and then hey presto, we have ‘the great reveal’!
There are varieties for carving, eg Harvest Moon, Camero & Polar Bear, and quirky knobbly ones like Knucklehead. Then there are our ‘decorative’ varieties, eg. Jill-be-Little, Casperita and Sweet Lightning – which make beautiful displays around the home. Finally a bit of royalty in the Patch, Crown Prince & Casper – culinary favourites!
All of our pumpkins are edible and you can eat every part except for the stalk. Check out our recipe board!
Weekends in October and every day during Half-Term
11am – 4pm
We’re looking forward to opening on Saturday 4th October for our 2025 PYO Pumpkin season. Please also check our our social media platforms in case of adverse weather events. We recommend following us: @thefarmpatchledbury .
Kids (17 & Under) Go FREE
There’s not just the traditional Harvest Moon pumpkins here! We also grow several special spooky pumpkins – like Knuckleheads, Crown Prince & Spitfire.
Check out the Pumpkin Guide for details on our pumpkins.
You’ll find the perfect pumpkin for your Halloween display!
Or Eat! Pumpkin Recipes
Whilst at The Farm Patch, don’t forget to try our stone-baked Pizza! Served from our on-site café, The Bull Pen.
Choose from snack-sized Small or luscious Large pizza’s – margherita or pepperoni.
For those with a sweet tooth, we also have our popular Pumpkin Cupcakes and gluten-free Choc Brownies.
We also have a selection of hot & cold beverages.
Each year we open for a couple of nights for late night pumpkin picking. Late nights are announced closer to the time, as these events are very much weather-dependent! We recommend bringing a torch, but we do have some lighting around the patch to help you find your perfect pumpkin.
Be sure to follow us on social media for announcements on the dates.
Facebook | Instagram
The Bull Pen Café will be open, so dinner is sorted! Eat in, or takeaway our delicious stone-baked pizzas. Or keep warm with a selection of hot beverages.
Kids (17 & Under Go FREE)
Check out our opening times for pumpkins and book online today.
We are easy to find, and only one minute from the Ledbury bypass.
Gilbert’s Farm, Lilly Hall Lane, Little Marcle – HR8 2LD.
Look for signs pointing the way. You’ll spot signs at the entrance to the lanes leading to the Patch on the A4172, A449, and from the Ledbury bypass.
Parking is free, and there’s plenty of space in our concrete yard, so no muddy cars and no getting stuck!
A range of refreshments available from the Bull Pen Café located at the entrance, and we have basic toilet facilities.
