Opening this October for our 17th year of PYO Pumpkins in Hoo
We look forward to seeing you at North Kent’s favourite pumpkin patch in 2026
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We will be opening Saturday 10th October 2026 at 10am. Dates and times can be found on our ticketing website from the begining of September 2026.
We plant many different varieties, sizes and colours of pumpkin and squash.  There are lots of large orange pumpkins suitable for carving as well as small squash which are delicious to eat.  All our pumpkins are home grown and we have never bought any in. You may find small squash and some pumpkins already picked up and put in boxes for you to buy.  These are the most tasty varieties for eating, please ask if you need help choosing some to eat.
Badgers Field
This year we are in the Badgers Field again .  Halloween corn for decoration, provides a boundary to the field with Sunflowers providing food over winter for our wildlife.  Parking is on a grass sloped field with access through the entrance marquee to our amazing pumpkin field. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are welcome. We do have some grass pathways but please be aware it is a field and no purpose built paths are present.  Pumpkin picking is a family event and we welcome you all, but please remember that dogs are NOT allowed as many people eat their squash and pumpkins.  The ground can be uneven and muddy so please take care and wear suitable footwear for a field. Pumpkins and squash will be cut off their plants so no cutting tools are required but stalks can be prickly so gloves are advised.
We also have some amazing photo opportunities for 2026. Further details will be released on social media nearer our opening in October.
The entrance to the field is just off Stoke Road and will be signposted.  We operate a one way system, in at the top, park pointing down the hill and the exit will be signposted. Please drive slowly and carefully on the grass watching out for excited small children. Wheelbarrows are available for you to borrow and we suggest you bring strong bags to put your pumpkins in once you are back at your car as they can be wet or muddy.
 2026 Latest Update
24/08/2026
Ticket booking for 2026 will open shortly via ticket source. We open Saturday 10th October at 10am.
- Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October
- Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th OctoberÂ
- Friday 23th October
- Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October
- Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th & Friday 30th October
- Saturday 31st October
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20/08/2026
The field is looking amazing, the pumpkins have grown really well despite the lack of rain again this year. The countdown to opening can begin!
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No dogs are allowed on to the farm or into the pumpkin field
We are back for 2026
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Booking Essential
to guarantee your place
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Please check the website, social media or the phone recorded message before leaving home on your  chosen day for weather and other updates
Terms and Conditions
- Our Joint Agreement. When you confirm your purchase, you are accepting the terms and conditions which form an agreement and contract between Riverside Farmers, also known as PYOPumpkins and yourself.
- Tickets. Your ticket is for one vehicle to enter PYOPumpkins at Beluncle Farm, Hoo only. Tickets are not transferable.
- Coaches or Buses over 18 people must contact the event organiser prior to booking. No tickets are available for buses or coaches and entry will be refused without prior approval with PYOPumpkins.
- Prices. There are additional fees for any Pumpkins and Squashes picked at Beluncle Farm, or merchandise purchased at Thepumpkinstore, or other retail outlets. All prices will be displayed at the venue or be communicated by staff.
- Cancellations. Unfortunately, we cannot issue refunds for cancellations unless Riverside Farmers (PYOPumpkins) has to close due to unforeseen circumstances on any given day. This could be for any reason including the weather, ground conditions, or a lack of availability of pumpkins or squashes or any other reason. There will be no refunds for any other reason. Refunds will be made to the card used for payment only. All refunds will be for the admission charge only. Riverside Farmers (PYOPumpkins) are unable to offer refunds for the ticket fee and processing fee as these are collected by a third party (Ticketsource) and not by Riverside Farmers.
- Session availability. Once a session is fully booked, we are unable to offer additional allocations within that session.
- Entry. No entry to the site without a valid pre booked ticket purchased in advance through our website. Entry without a prebooked ticket will be refused. All vehicles must have a valid ticket in the vehicle. No entry will be permitted if the ticket is in an alternative vehicle. In this scenario an additional ticket will need to be purchased.
- Special Offers. We reserve the right to offer special offers at any time. We reserve the right to withdraw special offers at any time without notice.
- Gift Certificates. Gift Certificates cannot be used against a ticket booking value. Gift Certificate can only be used on site at PYOPumpkins, Beluncle Farm.
- Entry by Walking In. We are unable to allow walk-in entry except under special circumstances and with prior arrangement only.
- Moving bookings. You are able to move your ticket up to 1 day before your visit if space allows. We cannot guarantee any alternative booking sessions and times being available.
- NO dogs are allowed
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BOOKING YOUR VISIT
- Book your visit online (Use the Purple Button above)
- No ticket No EntryÂ
- A ticket must be purchased to allow admission. One vehicle per ticket, vehicles up to 7 seats will be £10 per ticket, vehicles between 8 seats to 18 seats will be £15 per ticket which will allow entry to PYOPumpkins at Beluncle Farm, Hoo. ME3 9LU. The ticket purchaser will be responsible for paying the Ticket & Processing Fee charged by Ticket Source.
- Check SOCIAL MEDIA, this WEBSITE or the recorded phone message for any field updates before leaving home. We will also email all ticket holders of any changes to opening days and times should we need to cancel any session. Please check email and spam folders.Â
- Arrive at the field entrance during your half hour arrival slot. Please do not stop on the main road and wait.Â
- Have your emailed ticket QR code ready for scanning at check inÂ
- Park your vehicle facing down hill, carpark marshalls will direct you to your place.Â
- Collect a wheelbarrow. Â
- Enter the Pumpkin field and choose your perfect pumpkins, squash or corn. (All subject to availability – but we have grown an awful lot).Â
- Enjoy quality family time choosing your pumpkins and utilising the photo opportunities we have placed in the field.Â
- Once finished please make you way with your wheelbarrow to the payment and exit tent to complete your purchase. Prices for pumpkins, squashes and corn range from £1 to £15 per individual item.Â
- Upon leaving the payment tent why not visit Thepumpkinstore for pumpkin carving or decoration kits and ideas. Or visit the refreshment stall for something to keep you going.Â
- Follow the signs to the exit and start dreaming of carving your Halloween masterpiece.
PYO Pumpkins at Beluncle Farm, Hoo, ME3 9LU, Kent
We look forward to welcoming you to the farm in October 2026.