With less than a month until Halloween, it's officially time to get into the spooky spirit and go pumpkin picking.

Whether you're wanting them to do some creepy carving or you're just looking for an Instagrammable day out, these are the best patches in Bournemouth.

Picking your own pumpkins is a fun activity for all ages especially as a Halloween day out with the family.

We've put together a list of some local farms offering Pick Your Own (PYO) along with other spootacular activities and events.

Bournemouth Echo: Daily Echo reader Andrew Davis sent in this picture of pumpkins at Romsey

 

Pumpkin patches near Bournemouth

 

 

Picking Patch 

Where: A338 Ringwood Rd, Bickton, Fordingbridge SP6 2HA

Visit the Picking Patch if you're looking for a great family day out.

There is 10 acres of pumpkins to pick so there's plenty for all your Halloween crafting, cooking and decorating needs. 

They even have a Halloween Maize Maze to complete the perfect spooky day out. 

Book your slot and find out more. 

 

Sopley Farm Shop, PYO & Bakery

Where: Derritt Ln, Sopley, Christchurch BH23 7AZ

Sopley Farm is located just on the edge of the New Forest

They grow over 20 different kinds of fruit and vegetables with some even being pick your own. 

You cna pick (when in season) Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Tayberries, Gooseberries, Blackcurrants, Redcurrants, Plums, Runner Beans and  Broad Beans.

And of course, now that it is Autumn- Pumpkins.

 

Cat & Fiddle Farm & Café

Where: Lyndhurst Rd, Dorset BH23 7DS

You can find the Cat and Fiddle farm at Hinton on the A35 Lyndhurst Road, 2 miles from Christchurch.

A Dan Tanner's farm, it doesn't charge an entrance fee and there's no need to book.

You can also enjoy a cup of tea at their cafe after a busy afternoon in the pumpkin fields.

 

Berry Hill Farm

Where: 185 Muscliffe Ln, Bournemouth BH9 3NH

Berry Hill Farm has been a family run farm and business since World War Two.

Along with pumpkins, they sell and grow cauliflower, cabbages, broccoli, purple sprouting, kale, brussel sprouts, leeks, parsnips, carrots, beetroot, celeriac, new potatoes and much more.

If you don't have time to explore their farmer's market then you can get their fresh vegetables delivered straight to your door. 

Book a slot.