Kenyon Hall Farm: Pumpkin picking nearby in 2023

That can only mean one thing.

The award-winning Kenyon Hall Farm has launched its Pumpkin Festival 2023.

The family-run Croft farm - a short distance from Newton-le-Willows - has been growing pumpkins since the 1980s and the popularity of pumpkin picking at the site becomes bigger and better each year.

This year, more than 15,000 pumpkins have been grown at the farm on Winwick Lane for families and beyond to fill their wheelbarrows with.

The pumpkins and squashes come in all different shapes, sizes, and colours.

Besides the picking itself, there are plenty of photo opportunities at Kenyon Hall Farm with huge pumpkin letters, haybales, and even a wooden pumpkin-filled house outline.

And to make the most of your visit, you can browse the farm shop which is filled with beautiful Halloween and autumnal decorations as well as lots of local produce.

A spooktacular specials menu has even been launched featuring everyone’s favourite pumpkin-spiced latte as well as a blood tonic iced tea and a witches brew hot chocolate.

You’ll also be able to find lots of pumpkin-based cakes and treats that are made at the site.

Owner Simon Bulme, said: "October is one of our favourite months on the farm as we welcome thousands of visitors to our Pumpkin Festival.

"We feel privileged to be part of family traditions as people come back year after year to make memories in the pumpkin patch.”

Tickets are essential for the Pumpkin Festival which often sells out.

Entry costs £2.95 for adults and children while infants under 18 months go free.

The farm shop, indoor pumpkin display and café are open to the general public without a booking.