With Halloween just around the corner, Cornwall is gearing up for a spooktacular half-term with pumpkin patch events across the Duchy. 

Pumpkin picking and carving are messy but cherished traditions, and this year, numerous Cornish attractions offer exciting ways to participate.

Here are six pumpkin patches in Cornwall for families to enjoy this half-term:

Lobbs Farm Shop (St Ewe, St Austell)

Located near Mevagissey, Lobbs Farm Shop provides the perfect pumpkin-picking adventure for the whole family. Book your time slot (reservations are essential!) and enjoy picking your perfect pumpkin, a thrilling tractor ride, and a photo booth moment for lasting memories.

Bonus: all tickets include a 10 per cent voucher for the farm shop or cafe, valid until November's end. 

(https://lobbsfarmshop.com/pages/pumpkin-picking-2023)

Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm (Perranporth)

From October 19 to 31, hop aboard a haunted vintage tractor for a ride to Healeys' spooky pumpkin patch. After selecting your perfect pumpkin, unleash your creativity in the Rattler Bar, transformed into a pumpkin carving workshop for families.

Each ticket includes a tractor ride, a medium-sized pumpkin for little carvers, and all the carving tools you'll need.

(https://healeyscyder.co.uk/events/view/healeys-cyder-farm-pumpkin-trail)

Trevaskis Farm (Connor Downs, Hayle)

Trevaskis Farm is renowned for its popular pumpkin-picking event throughout October, and this year is no different.

Get ready for a Halloween extravaganza with festive decorations around the pumpkin patch. No reservations are needed; simply pop in whenever you like.

(https://www.trevaskisfarm.co.uk/blog/view/pick-your-own-pumpkins)

Splattenridden Farm (Lelant, Hayle)

This family-run gem boasts a diverse selection of pumpkins this half-term. From spooky ghost pumpkins to whimsical zombies and miniature gourds, it's the ultimate Halloween-themed pumpkin patch. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome to join the fun. The pumpkin patch is open from 10am to 3.30pm between October 22 and 30.

(https://www.facebook.com/p/Splattenridden-100069873771732/)

The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm (Saltash)

Immerse yourselves in all things Halloween at The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm! Navigate your way through a spooky maze, complete a child-friendly Halloween quiz, and pick your perfect pumpkin while greeting the resident farm animals.

The Halloween maze and pumpkin picking are open on October 19 and 20 and October 26 to 31, from 10.30am to 5pm.

(https://www.facebook.com/cornishmaze/?locale=en_GB)

Warnes Plants (Camborne)

Camborne's newest garden centre has gone all out for Halloween! Children can choose their ideal pumpkin and play around with the model truck in the patch.

Beyond pumpkins, Warnes Plants offers a vast selection of Halloween decorations, costumes, and spooky treats from their on-site cafe.

(https://warnesplants.co.uk/)