Best places for pumpkin picking and pumpkin photos in Hampshire
- Stephanie Atkins Photography
- Sep 18
- 2 min read
Tips for a great pumpkin picking day and for the best pumpkin photos in Hampshire by Stephanie Atkins Photography
Here’s a guide to some of the best pumpkin picking spots in Hampshire, plus tips to make the most of your autumn day out.
Pickwell Farm
Bursledon, Grange road, near Southampton
Pickwells is a lovely rustic pumpkin field where you can select your own pumpkins, take them back to the entrance in a wheelbarrow and pay by the size. There is a great farm shop on site too. It is free to enter, there aren't any other 'attractions' it really is just old skool pumpkin picking! I love doing my pumpkin photo shoots here and will here on the 4th October.
Pumpkin photos by Stephanie Atkins photography
Sunnyfields Farm
Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9FX
Sunnyfields is the full on experience, with all the attractions, immersive rooms and lots of photo opportunities. They have pumpkin growing competitions, food and drinks a 'glow trail' in the evening.
It changes year to year, including the pumpkin mountain display which is very impressive. Pumpkin picking isn't quite as authentic as Pickwells as they are already picked and the pumpkins are laid out in rows or in a field.
I find the pumpkin prices here rather expensive on top of the entry fee too, but the children love it. Under 2's are free.
Photos of my family from our visit in 2022
Bourne Valley PYO
Strawberry Fields, Hampshire, Egbury Rd, St Mary Bourne, Andover SP11 6DQ
I love Bourne Valley PYO as it has good parking, fab cafe and a big park for the kids. I have done strawberry picking here and reviews also state that pumpkin picking is good value too.
Few strawberry picking photos at Bourne Valley
Droxford Pumpkin patch
Meon Valley, Hampshire
A lovely local pumpkin patch with lots of wizardry activities, pumpkin carving, hay bales, playground, face painting, costume competitions and more. Great place for pumpkin picking and pumpkin photos in Hampshire
Free parking, refreshments available and under 2's are free.
Tips for a great pumpkin picking day and getting the best pumpkin photos in Hampshire
Wear sensible footwear. It gets muddy!
Collect some good pumpkins in one spot to get your photo.
get down low to take your photo and try a few in portrait mode.
Book ahead as they all get busy in half term espeically.
Arrive earlier in the day if you can to avoid crowds and get the best selection.
Bring something to protect your car from the mud for the.
Know whether you want pumpkins for carving, cooking, or decoration - size, shape, and quality differ between uses.
Let me know if you enjoyed any of these locations and please get in touch if you have any questions about having a shoot with me this autumn or in the future.
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