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Looking for a great place with the family to pick some Hallowe’en pumpkins?
Well, here are the 10 best pumpkin-picking patches located directly within the Wigan borough or just a short drive across the border.
1. Roby Mill Farm Shop & Pumpkin Patch (Skelmersdale)
This family-run farm is widely considered the quintessential local choice. The best part? Entry and parking are completely free, and you only pay for what you pick. They offer a massive variety of traditional orange, ghost-white, and unique pastel gourds right from the vine. | Google
2. Winstanley Park Pumpkin Patch
Tucked away at Rylance Mill Farm, this patch is an absolute favorite for families looking for a complete festive afternoon out. Alongside a massive sea of pumpkins, they feature a wonderful Halloween gift shop, marshmallow toasting, fairground attractions, and great photo props. Entry is free and dogs on leads are welcome. | Google
3. Grange Farm Lowton
Part of their annual Pumpkin Festival, Grange Farm goes all out with seasonal entertainment. Beyond the patch itself, the little ones will love getting lost in their muddy maize maze and meeting the farm's resident llamas, highland cows, and deer. | Google
4. Farmer Berties Pumpkin Patch
Situated right on the edge of the borough opposite Bents Garden Centre, Berties grows tens of thousands of pumpkins on-site. There is no need to pre-book entry, and they have an brilliant marshmallow-toasting station, a pizza truck, and a local burger bar to warm you up after picking. | Google