PUMPKIN OUTINGS 2026

Pumpkin outings in and around South London

Pick one, carve one or parade one?

A pumpkin outing doesn't have to mean driving to a farm. You might want a local patch with a few extras, a London pop-up that fits your diary, a proper field and a wheelbarrow, or somewhere to carve and show off your pumpkin.

These five outings give you that choice, with South London families in mind. We've checked the costs, what you get for them and the practical details — because the pumpkin photo is only one part of the trip.

Pick or choose a pumpkin

From a local community patch to a working farm, choose how much of a trip you actually want.

CLAPHAM EVENT PASSED

Clapham Common Pumpkin Patch

Clapham Common SW4

Best for

A local pumpkin outing without the farm-day commitment.
Date & time
Sat 17 Oct · 10:30am–12pm, 1–2:30pm or 3–4:30pm
Price
£12 per child over one (£11 + £1 booking fee), including one pumpkin. Under-ones and accompanying adults free.
Age
Family event; under-ones free.
What it is
Pumpkin choosing · crafts · bouncy castles · refreshments
Booking
This event took place on 17 October 2026. Booking is closed.
Getting there
Dog-free area beside the tennis courts; enter via Clapham Common West Side. Public transport is the easier option; Sainsbury's offers limited two-hour parking.
Good to know
Food & coffee
Coffee, cakes, biscuits and plant-based ice cream available to buy.

CRIBTON verdict

A good local choice if you want the pumpkin experience without travelling to a farm.
EVENT PASSED
Last checked: 19 Oct 2026
PARSONS GREEN BOOK AHEAD

London Pumpkin Patch

Parsons Green SW6

Best for

Families who want a choice of dates and an urban pumpkin outing that's easier without a car.
Date & time
Sat 24 Oct–Sun 1 Nov · daily 10am–7pm.
Price
From £7.50; under-twos free. Pumpkins and optional activities cost extra
Age
Under-twos free; optional Trick-or-Treat Lane for ages 3+.
What it is
Urban pumpkin patch · pumpkin choosing · optional Trick-or-Treat Lane
Booking
Book online for your chosen date.
Getting there
A short walk from Parsons Green station (District line). Buses 22 and 424 stop on New King's Road by the green. No dedicated event parking; surrounding street parking is limited.
Good to know
Buggy / pram
Free supervised buggy park at the entrance; the organiser recommends leaving buggies there. Ground can be muddy.
Toilets & changing
Toilets on site.
Food & coffee
Hot drinks, snacks and shelter in the Parent's Rest Area. Cashless site — bring a card.
Indoor / outdoor
Outdoor pop-up with sheltered rest area.

CRIBTON verdict

The more flexible London option if you want a pumpkin outing without committing to a farm trip. Just remember the headline ticket price doesn't include the pumpkin.
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Last checked: 19 Oct 2026
WILMINGTON BOOK AHEAD

Stanhill Farm Pumpkin Patch

Stanhill Farm DA2

Best for

Families who want a proper field and are happy to travel further.
Date & time
3–4, 10–11, 17–18 and 20–30 Oct; book a date and arrival slot.
Price
£7.50 per vehicle or walk-in group of up to eight, plus booking fee. Pumpkins extra.
Age
All ages; under-16s must be supervised by an adult.
What it is
Working-farm pumpkin patch · pumpkin choosing · seasonal extras on selected dates
Booking
Advance booking essential. Your one-hour slot is an arrival window, not a limit on your visit.
Getting there
Birchwood Road, Wilmington, Dartford DA2 7HD. Free on-site parking. The 429 stops about 2 mins' walk away; the B12 about 10 mins. Check connections and the return timetable before relying on the bus.
Good to know
Buggy / pram
Buggies are allowed, but muddy or wet field conditions can make pushchair access difficult after rain. Check ground conditions before travelling.
Toilets & changing
Accessible portaloo with baby changing.
Food & coffee
Coffee, pastries, sausage rolls and pasties at Berries & Beans; vegan options available.
Indoor / outdoor
Outdoor farm fields.
Wet-weather plan
Very wet ground can close the patch. Tickets are non-refundable for rain unless the farm cancels.

CRIBTON verdict

Choose this one if the field is the point. It's more of a journey than the London patches, but you get the working-farm experience rather than a city pop-up.
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Last checked: 19 Oct 2026

Carve one without the kitchen clean-up

A pumpkin, a place to carve it and someone else organising the session.

SOUTH NORWOOD BOOK AHEAD

Family Craft: Pumpkin Carving at Stanley Arts

Stanley Arts SE25

Best for

Families who want the carving part without a pumpkin-patch trip.
Date & time
Sat 31 Oct · 11am–3pm; arrive by 2pm
Price
£6.50 per pumpkin. One ticket includes one pumpkin; book only for the number of pumpkins you want to carve.
Age
All ages welcome, including toddlers, with a suitable adult to supervise and assist with carving.
What it is
Pumpkin carving · pumpkin supplied · facilitator supervision
Booking
Book online by pumpkin, not by person.
Getting there
Yard Bar, 12 South Norwood Hill, London SE25 6AB. Norwood Junction is the closest rail station; buses stop outside Stanley Arts on South Norwood Hill.
Good to know
Buggy / pram
Buggies welcome in the Yard. Use the back gates at the bottom left of Cumberlow Avenue for access.
Indoor / outdoor
Expected to take place in the outdoor Yard.
Other useful parent intel
Arrive by 2pm to allow time to carve before the session finishes at 3pm.

CRIBTON verdict

A useful local option if carving is the bit you want, rather than a field full of pumpkins. The pumpkin is included, so the advertised price gets you something to take home.
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Last checked: 19 Oct 2026

Bring the pumpkin you made

A local parade for your carved pumpkin with fancy dress if you fancy it.

TOOTING COMMON SUN 25 OCT

Tooting Common Pumpkin Parade

Tooting Common by the café

Best for

Families who want a local pumpkin outing without booking a patch session.
Date & time
Sun 25 Oct · 4–5pm
Price
£1 per pumpkin entered. Fancy dress competitions have no charge.
Age
Everyone welcome; competition age groups are under-eights and eight plus.
What it is
Carved-pumpkin competitions · fancy dress · parade of lit pumpkins
Booking
See the organiser's latest details; the poster does not specify advance booking.
Getting there
Balham station (Tube and rail), then walk towards the Common via Fernlea Road and head for the café off Bedford Hill. The 315 stops at Hillbury Road. Free parking is listed at Dr Johnson Avenue’s junction with Tooting Bec Road, on the south side of the Common.
Good to know
Food & coffee
Refreshments available from the café.
Indoor / outdoor
Outdoor common.
Other useful parent intel
Bring your carved pumpkin. Competitions cover funniest, scariest and most artistic pumpkins, plus fancy dress. Rosettes are presented in all classes.

CRIBTON verdict

A good local option if you've already got a pumpkin to show off. A short afternoon outing, with fancy dress competitions that cost nothing to enter.
Check latest details
Last checked: 10 Oct 2026

Before you go

Check the total

Clapham includes a pumpkin with a paid child's ticket; Parsons Green and Stanhill charge for pumpkins separately. Stanley tickets are per pumpkin, not per person. Tooting charges £1 per pumpkin entered; fancy dress competitions have no charge.

Leave room for the pumpkin

Bring a strong bag and think about carrying it home alongside the buggy.

Check before leaving

Reopen the organiser's page and check outdoor-event updates that morning.

Want Halloween without the patch trip?

For local crafts, culture, animals and other October plans, see our Halloween edit for babies and toddlers.

See the Halloween guide →