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Welcome to Nottinghamshire 'Pick Your Own' Pumpkins

A family that's passionate about pumpkins...and now sunflowers and strawberries!

 

OPENING FOR PUMPKIN PICKING ON SATURDAY 12th OCTOBER.

Opening dates:

Saturday 12th October

Sunday 13th October

Saturday 19th - Thursday 31st October daily

9.30am-5pm

There is no need to book, and it is free entry.

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Set in the rolling Nottinghamshire countryside a few miles north of Nottingham, this family-run 'Pick Your Own' has 1000's of pumpkins and squashes for you to choose from in October. During the summer we hold our Sunflower Experience! 5 acres. 40,000+ sunflowers!

New for 2024 is our Pick Your Own Strawberries.

With a family-friendly atmosphere, delicious food by Little Schnauzer Coffee Company, and free parking, this is the perfect outing for all the family! 

Situated just off the A6097 and A614 on Oaks Lane, Oxton, Southwell, NG25 0RH. 

Nottinghamshire 'Pick Your Own' Pumpkins

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Information for Strawberry Picking and The Sunflower Experience.

Strawberry Picking and The Sunflower Experience is now closed for 2024.

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Family Business

Starting 15 years ago with 300 pumpkins, this family-run business has grown steadily over the years. Now, we grow 1000's of pumpkins, squashes and gourds! 

In the summer months we open our Sunflower Experience, with over 40,000 sunflowers, alongside pick-your-own produce and a maize maze!

In 2024, we opened for Strawberry Picking for the first time!

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Information for Pumpkin Picking

We open for pumpkin picking on Saturday 12th October.

We will be open 12th and 13th October, and then daily from Saturday 19th - Thursday 31st October.

Open 9.30am-5pm.

There is no need to book, and it is free entry.

PYO potatoes and sweetcorn also available.

Food and drink by Bank Inn and Little Schnauzer Coffee Company.

 

Pick Your Own Pumpkins
 
40,000+ pumpkins, squashes and gourds to choose from!

Opening Saturday 12th October!

Opening Dates:
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October
Saturday 19th - Thursday 31st October
9.30am - 5pm

No need to book. No entry fee. Pay for what you pick.

PYO sweetcorn and potatoes.

Hot and cold food, seasonal drinks and sweet treats from Bank Inn and Little Schnauzer Coffee Company.

No dogs, or other animals, allowed.

Picking Strawberries

Strawberry Picking

NOW CLOSED FOR 2024.

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The Sunflower Experience, Maize Maze and Summer Pick Your Own

5 acres. 40,000+ sunflowers.
Maize Maze.
Pick Your Own.

Now closed for 2024.

Corn Maize Labyrinth

Maize Maze

Now closed for 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

PUMPKIN PICKING

What are your opening days and times.

Saturday 12th October

Sunday 13th October

Saturday 19th - Thursday 31st October

9.30am - 5pm

We may have to close if there are adverse weather conditions. We regularly update our social media, so please check there in the first instance.

Is there an Entrance Fee?

No, you just pay for what you pick.

Do I need to book?

There is no need to book.

We may have to close if there are adverse weather conditions, so please do check our website and social media before visiting, if you are unsure as to whether we will be open.

Where are you?

We are on Oaks Lane, Oxton, Southwell, NG25 0RH. Just off the A6097 and A614. We are on Google Maps. 

We are opposite the entrance to the golf club. Please do not go down the drive to the golf club. 

There are signs up pointing you in the direction of the entrance. We have a separate entry and exit gate.

What methods of payment do you accept?

We accept both cash and card payments.

Can I bring my dog?

Sorry, dogs and other animals are not allowed.

Is the field suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs?

It is a flat field, with a mixture of grass and bare earth. As it is an agricultural field it is quite uneven in places, and depending on the weather, could be muddy.

Do you have toilets on site?

We have portaloos and hand-washing on site.

Are you on a public transport route?

Unfortauntely, we are not on a direct public transport route. 

If you decide to travel by taxi or Uber, we recommend pre-booking the return journey, as it can be difficult to get a taxi from the field.

Is there a Professional Photographer Charge?

Yes there is.

It is £40 per three-hours for a Professional Photographer Pass. This is for Professional and Commerical Photographers.

This must be pre-booked. Please do this by emailing us.

This price is for during our opening days and hours. If you wish to use the site outside these days and times there will be an additional charge to cover staffing costs etc.

Can I hire the site?

Yes you can!
If you want to use the site outside of our opening hours, please do get in touch to discuss costs and feasibility etc.

Get in Touch

Oaks Lane, Oxton, Southwell, NG25 0RH
Just off the A6097 and A614
A Few Miles North of Nottingham

07879958534

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Opening Hours

Open:

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October

Saturday 19th - Thursday 31st October

9.30am - 5pm

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