Pumpkin picking and Halloween celebrations in Hampshire

October is the season for colourful pumpkins and spooky goings on for Halloween.

Picking your own pumpkins is great fun and means you can get what you want fresh from the farm.

Wear shoes suitable for mud and take a bag to put the pumpkins in. Don’t forget to use a boot liner or cardboard to protect your vehicle as the pumpkins are straight off a field.

Where to pick pumpkins in Hampshire

Rogate Pumpkin Patch, Petersfield GU31 5EG

Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures SP6 2ET
Free entry and parking

Picking Patch, Bickton Manor Farm, Fordingbridge SP6 2HA
No entry fee – just pay for what you pick. No need to book.

Pickwell Farm Shop, Grange Road, Burseldon, Southampton, SO31 8GD

Bourne Valley PYO, Andover

Halloween events in Hampshire

Hawk Conservancy Trust

Owl-O-Ween – 29 and 30 October 2025
Enjoy ghostly storytelling and marvel at stunning owls as they put on two beautiful flying displays against the backdrop of the Trust’s moonlit grounds. Includes Halloween Trail.

Halloween at Tudor House

Join in the Halloween festivities at the historic Tudor House and Garden, Southampton, on Thursday 30 October 10am – 5pm. With a special lineup of spooky events and activities, it’s the perfect place to celebrate and get in the spirit(s) in a uniquely atmospheric setting. Expect ghostly tales and family-friendly fun for all ages. Admission is free although small charges apply for some activities.

Ghost Train at Exbury Gardens

From 25 – 31 October you can ride the infamous Ghost Train. It’s not suitable for very young or sensitive children. 30-minute live action, immersive experience. A Ghost train ticket and a gardens admission ticket or membership are required to ride the Ghost train.

Wizard Week at the Watercress Line

25 October to 2 November (excluding 27 October)
Visitors can climb aboard the Wizard Express steam train for a spine-tingling journey along the line, waving their magic wands to cast spells and stopping off at four heritage stations, each packed with Halloween surprises.

Awesome activities include:

• Walking in Harry Potter’s footsteps on the famous railway footbridge where he received his Hogwarts Express Ticket in the film.
• Exploring the Harry Potter style carriage at Alresford and the bewitching miniature railway.
• Experimenting at the Slime Laboratory at Ropley, with potty Professors Slugwind and Apricus.
• Marvelling at mischievous magic shows and a Circus Skills workshop in the Alresford Goods Shed.
• Taking part in fiendish fancy dress competitions – dress up in your favourite Halloween costume!
• Be brave and get close to creepy crawlies and enjoy crafts at Ropley.
• Snap a spooky selfie in the photo station.

Activities run from 10am until 4pm each day, with unlimited train travel included in your ticket.