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Autumn is arriving in Kent, and with it comes pumpkin season – the perfect excuse to pull on your wellies, grab a wheelbarrow, and head to the fields. Luckily for us, Tonbridge is surrounded by brilliant pumpkin patches, from family-run farms to big-day-out destinations with mazes, trails, and photo-ready displays.

Here’s our pick of the best places to go pumpkin picking near Tonbridge in 2025. Most sites ask you to book tickets in advance, so it’s worth planning ahead before you set out.

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Pumpkin Picking Close to Tonbridge

Country Pumpkins at Four Winds Farm, Fordcombe

Just a few minutes from Tonbridge, this is one of the most convenient (and popular) pumpkin fields around. Families love it for the wide variety of pumpkins, friendly atmosphere, and extras like face painting and a scarecrow trail. A brilliant choice if you want the fun without travelling far. You can find the full details here.
📅 18 – 26 October 2025

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Groombridge Hill Pumpkins, Groombridge

A bigger site with a real festival feel, Groombridge Hill has become a go-to for pumpkin picking. Expect fields filled with every size and shade of pumpkin, themed weekends, and a chance to snap some gorgeous autumn photos. And, you can start picking from the end of September. Full details and tickets here.
📅 27 September – 31 October 2025

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Lower Ladysden Farm, Goudhurst

If you’re after a proper countryside experience, Lower Ladysden is ideal. Their patch is brimming with pumpkins, gourds, and squashes, plus a farm shop selling hearty local produce. Great for stocking up on autumn goodies while you’re there. Don’t forget the wellies – it can get muddy. There’s a bar and opportunities to pick pumpkins at night too, so this one’s for the grown ups too! Full details and tickets can be found here.
📅 4 – 28 October 2025

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Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks

Not just a pumpkin patch – Riverhill runs a full Pumpkin Festival, complete with hunts, displays, and carving opportunities in their beautiful hillside gardens. Perfect if you want more of an “autumn day out” than a quick pick. Full details can be found here.
📅 18 October – 2 November 2025

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Worth the Extra Drive

Pumpkin Moon (Maidstone, Rainham & Faversham)

With over 100 varieties of pumpkins and squashes, Pumpkin Moon is one of the biggest names in Kent. Think colourful fields, a small maize maze, hot food, and plenty of inspiration for cooking or decorating. Full details can be found here.
📅 Throughout October 2025

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Tulleys Farm, Crawley

Known for its legendary Shocktober Fest, Tulleys also runs one of the most impressive pumpkin fields in the South East. Picture 20 acres, 150,000 pumpkins, street-food stalls, and after-dark pumpkin nights with live characters. If you want a big, lively experience, this is the one. Details here.
📅 27 September – 31 October 2025

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Priory Farm, Redhill

More than just pumpkin picking, Priory Farm makes it an adventure with tractor rides, themed mazes, and a Halloween trail through Discovery Land. A magical option if you’re after a full day out with younger children. Details and tickets here.
📅 October 2025 (booking essential)

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Final Tips

• Book early – many sessions sell out quickly.
• Bring wellies & gloves – it’s Kent, it’ll be muddy.
• Check social media before heading out – some farms close if it’s very wet.
• Bring cash or card for extra activities, food stalls, and wheelbarrow hire.

Pumpkin season only comes once a year, and with so many brilliant patches near Tonbridge, there’s no excuse not to join in. Grab a hot chocolate, fill your wheelbarrow, and enjoy a day of autumn fun.

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