TOP 7 IRISH PUMPKIN PATCHES you can visit in 2018
Halloween is right around the corner. It’s a time of the year, when we think more about how to decorate our home, things to do during Halloween, and spooky Halloween activities. We also think more about dressing up in fancy Halloween dress costumes and buying treats for trick or treaters.
Pumpkin is an inseparable part of Halloween. Carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns is a popular Halloween tradition that originated hundreds of years ago in Ireland. Back then, however, jack-o’-lanterns were made out of turnips or potatoes; it wasn’t until Irish immigrants arrived in America and discovered the pumpkin and a new Halloween ritual was born.
A visit to a pumpkin patch and getting your own pumpkin straight from the farm is one of the first things we do before holiday of Halloween. Visit a pumpkin patch with your kids and pick out the perfect Jack O’Lantern candidate. Your kids will love the chance to prepare, design and carve a pumpkin into something festive and fun on this family event. Have a family fun day out, filled with lots of excitement and memories. Don’t forget your phones and cameras, as this is a such a special time to fill your family album with amazing photos.
It’s a perfect autumn family day out that will get you into Halloween spirit.
Don’t forget it’s an outdoor even and its a farm. So it can get muddy ! We highly recommend to wear wellies and outdoor clothes.
To help you get your house Halloween ready, we have rounded up TOP 7 places across Ireland where you can go pick your own pumpkins.
Here’s TOP 7 IRISH pumpkin patches in 2018
1. KENNEDYS PUMPKIN PATCH
Kennedys Pumpkin Patch in Julianstown, Co. Meath is a family run patch opened in 2010 growing 50 pumpkins and today they from 100 as many.
Kennedy’s pumpkin patch has something for every age group. It’s not just about picking a pumpkin, but there is so much things to do and so much fun to experience for all the family. Between the most popular activities are face-painting, spooky tunnel, hay maze, storytelling, pumpkin picking experience. You can also simply relax in the autumn sunshine with the homemade non-alcoholic apple cider, you’re sure to enjoy yourself!
HOW TO GET TO Kennedys Pumpkin Patch
- Kennedy’s Pumpkin Patch is located in east Meath, between the villages of Julianstown and Duleek.
- From the M1 take Exit 7.
- Latitude: 53.671377 Longitude: -6.331194
- Eircode: A92 R253
Kennedys Pumpkin Patch ADMISSION
- the prices are €3 – €10
Find out more here.
This was always one of the top Pumpkin Patches, but this year, due to family circumstances, there will be no pumpkin patch in 2018.
2. BALLYCROSS APPLE FARM
Ballycross Apple Farm is a real working farm in Bridgetown, Co. Wexford that backdates to 1863. It has been called a ‘Hidden Treasure’ and with beautiful stone courtyard, where you can see horses heads bowing in and out of their stables, the chirping of birds and feel the wafting smell of home baked waffles and crêpes. You can enjoy tractor rides to the pumpkin field and select your perfect pumpkin during their annual Halloween outdoor event.The farm itself is kept as natural as possible to allow people to enjoy nature.
It is a perfect spot to enjoy an autumn afternoon with your family.
Find out more here.
3. TINAHELY FARM
Tinahely Farm in Tinahely, Wicklow offers kids the chance to pick their pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, and then carve their very own pumpkin head in the Scary Tunnel – all with the help of Mabel the Witch and her Ghosts and Goblins. You can also feed Lily and Sam, their friendly farm pigs, with all the leftover pumpkin.
Tinahely farm has a restaurant, farm shop and activity barn. This is a place to see farm animals from chickens to llamas as they graze happily. You can choose from a range of fun games in the Activity Barn including Go-Kart racing, Wicklow’s largest indoor beach, Giant Chess, large Connect 4 and lots more. Here adults can have a cup of tea or coffee and relax while the kids play in this very safe area.
A brilliant thing to do for all the family that will help you get into Halloween mood. Booking is required.
Tinahely Farm LOCATION
GPS co-ordinates:
- Longitude: 52.796407
- Latitude: 6.468505
Find out more here..
4. LADYRATH PUMPKIN PATCH
Ladyrath Pumpkin Patch in Wilkinstown, Co. Meath have annual Pumpkin events but it sells out very quickly!
In this family run farm you can choose from 1000’s of pumpkins, buy and then carve your pumpkins in their Halloween barn. Your kids will enjoy the day as they offer face painting, halloween treats,, bouncy castles, some indoor and outdoor games.
Ladyrath Pumpkin Patch LOCATION
- address:
Ladyrath Lane, Wilkinstown, Navan, Co.Meath
- Eircode -C15 Y018
Find out more here.
5. THE FARM GRENAGH
The Farm Grenagh Is The First & Only Official Tractor Ted Farm in Ireland. And for the first time ever visitors will also be able to enjoy trailer rides thanks to the world’s only fully motorised Tractor Ted!
There is lots of Fun for Families on The Farm. It offer visitors a beautiful place to go for a leisurely stroll and see the animals in their natural environment, native Flora & Fauna and relax in the gardens .The seasons will always tell a different story on a farm so there is always something new to see.
The Farm at Grenagh is all about kids having fun and, with over 40 acres of land to explore, they’ll be entertained for hours! There are plenty of activities both inside and out on this traditional open working farm including a ball pool and sand pit, ‘kidbine’ harvester, slides, swings and more. You can travel around The Farm on the new Tractor Ted Trailer Ride, catch a lift on the Barrel Ride or hop on the pedal karts, mini tractors and test your flying skills on the zip wire! Plus there are lots of opportunities for hands on animal encounters with cows, sheep, horses, hens, ducks, pigs, puppies, birds and donkeys.
Help the Good Witch, Esmeralda, get ready her tricks & treats ready for Halloween
Visit the Pumpkin Patch and choose your perfect Pumpkin. The children will help the Good Witch, Esmeralda, to practice her spells for Halloween and make some sweet treats to take home. There is lots of pumpkins to choose from. Choose the one that is just right for you and the witches will carve it with you.
HOW TO GET TO The Farm Grenagh
- From Cork – Leave Cork on the N20 through Blackpool heading for Mallow.
Pass the Blarney exit on your left. Pass the Waterloo exit on your left.
Take the next left at the picnic area. Continue on this road for 2 miles. You will see “The Farm” on your left.
- From Limerick/ Mallow – Head towards Cork, at Rathduff, take the right turn to Grenagh Village.
Follow the road around until you reach the Church and take the road to your right. Continue on this road until you reach a crossroads and then go left.
Continue along this road until you see The Farm on your right.
We’re not that far away so come and say hi!
- Address: Ballymorisheen, Co. Cork
Find out more here.
6. ALRIGHT PUMPKIN
Alright Pumpkin in Fordstown, Co. Meath offers pumpkins from 2014. There have 1000’s pumpkins to choose from. So you can pick your own-your favourite size, shape and colour. You can also try their secret pumpkin maze and watch pumpkin carving demonstrations. You don’t have to book ahead.
Find out more here..
7. SCALPWOOD
Scalpwood lis located on Enniskerry Road, Kilternan, Dublin 18. They host an annual Pumpkin Festival when your family can pick your own pumpkin for your house decoration. There you can also get your Pumpkin Carved, enjoy BBQ and lots of other tricks and treats.
Scalpwood has a polytunnel complete with lots of activities to keep your little ones busy including blackboards, little tables and chairs with crayons to colour Spookley prints. Outside there is a Spookley maze. As Spookley only provides a friendly Halloween experience. They have something a little scarier available for the older kids in a Haunted Witches room.
Scalp Wood Nurseries LOCATION
Scalp Wood Nurseries
Enniskerry Road
Kilternan, Dublin, D18 P9P7
Find out more here.
