The nights are drawing in and the temperatures are dropping, it won’t be long until pumpkins are adorning the doorsteps around Portsmouth.
Fortunately there are a number of great places to visit in the local area to pick up a pumpkin and make a day of it. Whether you are looking to take the whole family and need activities to entertain the kids or if you are after a simpler affair and just want to pick up a pumpkin from a rustic setting, there is something for everyone.
From established annual events to first time pumpkin patches here are the best places to go in the Portsmouth area:
2. Rogate Pumpkin Patch
Rogate Pumpkin Patch in Rogate near Petersfield, is running from October 16 to November 1. The farm is a popular spot with families travelling from around the area and beyond to attend each year. Picture: Sarah Standing (181025-5728) | Sarah Standing
3. Stoke Fruit Farm
Stoke Fruit Farm in Hayling Island, have a fantastic display of pumpkins which can be seen and purchased ready in time for Halloween. Picture: Sarah Standing (101023-9276)
4. Sunnyfields Farm
Sunnyfields Farm will be hosting its popular pumpkin patch again this year which it promises will be bigger and better than ever. It will start on Saturday, October 10 and be open everyday from 2.30pm until the end of the month. | Sunnyfields Farm