With that in mind, here are seven of the best pumpkin-picking patches in and around Wigan.
1. Haigh Woodland Park
There will be plenty of pumpkins to go around at Haigh Woodland Park Photo: David Hurst
2. Roby Mill
The Roby Mill Pumpkin Patch at Johnson's Farm, Lafford Lane, Upholland - pumpkin fun runs every day until October 31st Halloween - the farm shop is open all year round. Photo: photographer Michelle Adamson
3. Windy Arbour
Windy Arbour Farm, Asthon Road, will provide plenty of pumpkins for families to carve ahead of Halloween Photo: submit
4. Kenyon Hall Farm
Based in Croft, Kenyon Hall Farm grants access to a patch of more than 15,000 pumpkins Photo: submit