P..P..Pick Up A Pumpkin!

All of our pumpkins are home grown from seed. There are three generations of the Maxey family involved from setting the seed to planting out and harvesting. We have thousands of Pumpkins to choose from including many varieties of squash.

Collect one of the wheelbarrows provided and off you go!

Why not take a ride on James' Pumpkin Carriage!

A Halloween themed tractor ride through the fields of our farm.

Watch out for any hidden spooks along the way!

(£2 per person)

Look out for the Scarecrows! We invite schools to create a Scarecrow based on their favourite book...Which one is your favourite? Please vote as the top three will win a prize.

Maize Maze - Free Entry

Straw Tractor

Straw Bale Mountain

Shoot a Pumpkin from our Cannon!

We also have our Pumpkin Bouncy Castles (£2 per person)

By this point I'm sure your tummies will be rumbling!

Homemade burgers, sausages and bacon

Hot Jacket Potatoes

Loaded Fries

Homemade sausage rolls

Chocolate brownies

Millionaires Shortbread

Flapjacks

along with many other scrumptious homemade delights!

In our horsebox you will find fresh coffee, tea and cold drinks!

Whippy Ice Cream

Crumble & Custard

Crepes

Along the way there are plenty of Photo Opportunities!

Make it a day to remember with our themed photo sets and picturesque setting!

Take your annual photo in our ‘spooky face board’!

Have you sat and had a chat with our Wicked Witch?!

What day out would be complete without a visit to the Halloween Gift Tent?! In here you will find a huge range of Halloween Decorations for the home, we have an extensive selection from tealights and candles to spiders and bats! Plus a range of toys to entertain the younger family members...If that isn't enough, check out our new gift/home shop in our old farm shop building - The Barn!

JOIN US AT MAXEYS FARM SHOP TO

P..P..PICK UP A PUMPKIN!

IN THE FIELD WE HAVE PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES, FOOD, SPOOKY GIFTS AND OF COURSE...PUMPKINS!!!

DON'T FORGET TO VISIT "THE BARN" FOR GIFTS,

OUR "FARM SHOP" FOR FRESH FOOD AND HOMEMADE TREATS &

THE "KITCHEN" RESTAURANT FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

P..P..PICK UP A PUMPKIN OPENING DATES 2026!!

SAT 3rd OCTOBER 9.00am - 5.00pm

SUN 4th OCTOBER 9.00am - 5.00pm

MON 12th OCTOBER 11.00am - 4.00pm

TUE 13th OCTOBER 11.00am - 4.00pm

WED 14th OCTOBER 11.00am - 4.00pm

THU 15th OCTOBER 11.00am - 4.00pm

FRI 16th OCTOBER 11.00am - 4.00pm

SAT 17th OCTOBER 9.00am - 5.00pm

SUN 18th OCTOBER 9.00am - 5.00pm

MON 19th OCTOBER 9.00am - 5.00pm

TUES 20th OCTOBER 9.00am - 5.00pm

WED 21st OCTOBER 9.00am - 5.00pm

THU 22nd OCTOBER 9.00am - 5.00pm

FRI 23rd OCTOBER 9.00am - 5.00pm

SAT 24th OCTOBER 9.00am - 5.00pm

SUN 25th OCTOBER 9.00am - 5.00pm

MON 26th OCTOBER 9.00am - 4.00pm

TUE 27th OCTOBER 9.00am - 4.00pm

WED 28th OCTOBER 9.00am - 4.00pm

THU 29th OCTOBER 9.00am - 4.00pm

FRI 30th OCTOBER 9.00am - 4.00pm

SAT 31st OCTOBER 9.00am - 3.00pm

No need to book

Sorry - No Dogs/Animals allowed

MAXEY'S FARM SHOP

HOCKERTON ROAD

KIRKLINGTON

NEWARK

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

NG22 8PB

what3words - ///playback.submerged.escape

shop@maxeysfarmshop.co.uk

TELEPHONE: 01636 814566

Frequently Asked Questions...-

Where Are You?

We are located on the main road (A617) between Newark and Mansfield in Kirklington. We are 4 miles from Southwell, 9 miles from Newark, 10 miles from Mansfield and 17 miles from Nottingham.

Unfortunately we are not on a bus or train route.

Do You Need Wellies?

Wellies or old shoes are highly advised! The field can get very muddy, especially if it rains! If it is too muddy due to weather conditions we will update our social media pages to inform you of any closures/changes.

Is There Car Parking?

Yes, we have Free car parking.

Are your Pumpkins homegrown?

Yes, our pumpkins are home grown!

We grow them from seed by hand in April, then they get planted out into the field in June and continue to grow where you pick them from.

Do I Need To Book?

You do not need to book to Pick a Pumpkin!

Do You Take Credit/Debit Card?

Yes, we do. All Maxey's payment points accept card or cash payments.

Unfortunately we do sometimes suffer with poor signal for the card machines so cash is always quicker and easier.

Can We Bring Pushchairs/Wheelchairs?

Yes, pushchairs and wheelchairs are allowed, however as we are in a field it can get muddy - use at your own risk! (We do not want you getting stuck!)

Are There Any Toilet/Changing Room Facilities?

Portable toilets are provided and located around the site.

We have a baby changing room within our Farm Shop

Is there any seating outside?

Yes, we have lots of benches in our food area

Are dogs and other animals allowed?

Unfortunately, due to hygiene reasons - dogs and other animals are not allowed.

Is Smoking Allowed?

Maxey's Farm Shop and the Pumpkin Field are strictly non-smoking areas. Please be considerate.

Can I Bring A Large Group/School Visit?

Yes you can. If a coach is planning on attending this must be booked in advance so there will be allocated parking for you. Children must be supervised at all times;

Maxey's is a working farm so tractors and other vehicles are always in operation.

Do you have designated quiet times?

Our quietest days to visit are from 12th to 16th October when we invite our home schoolers, child minders and SEN groups. Otherwise, we advise visiting first thing and later in the afternoon.

Do you have any job opportunities to work at P..P..Pick up a Pumpkin?

Yes, all of our vacancies are listed on Facebook or on Indeed. Over 16 years old only.

Enquiries? Any further enquiries please feel free to contact us on 01636 814566 or

email; shop@maxeysfarmshop.co.uk

P..P..Pick up a Pumpkin is a wonderful experience for all ages - with plenty of activities to please the whole family! Not to mention a unique photo opportunity!

We are situated on the main road between Newark & Mansfield (A617) in Kirklington, Nottinghamshire.

P..P..Pick up a Pumpkin is open from the 3rd October to the 31st October

Admission £2.50 per person, under 16's free

No need to book, just turn up!

Mini Squashes start from 50p!

Pumpkins start from £2!

Sizes range from miniature to XXXL! The colours range from Orange, Green, Blue and White

We also have a wide selection of Squashes - perfect for cooking or creating a weird and wonderful Halloween display!

Our squashes include Onion Squash, Crown Prince, Spaghetti Squash and Turks Turban, plus many more

Remember to TAKE CARE in the field! The Pumpkins are grown where you pick them so the ground may be uneven and muddy. Wellies or boots are the best footwear.
The stalks of the Pumpkins can be prickly and break off so please pick the Pumpkin up at the base!

Please check Facebook and Instagram for weather updates to make sure we are open!

(Just in case of bad weather)

INTERESTING PUMPKIN FACTS...

-The name 'Pumpkin' comes from the Greek word 'pepon', meaning 'large melon'.

-Pumpkins were once used as a cure for freckles and a remedy for snakebites! Nowadays Pumpkin Seeds help men avoid prostate cancer!

-Seeds from plants related to the Pumpkin have been found in Mexico, and date back to between 7000 and 5500 B.C.

-The word 'Pumpkin' showed up for the first time in the fairy tale Cinderella.

-The original Jack-O'-Lanterns were made with turnips and potatoes by the Irish. Pumpkin carving stems from a Celtic Tradition of turnip carving to ward off evil spirits!

-The worlds largest Pumpkin recorded was more than 5 feet in diameter and weighed over 1800 pounds!

-Each Pumpkin has about 500 seeds.-There are more than 500 different varieties of Pumpkins worldwide!

-Pumpkins are technically fruit but because of their savoury taste many people call them vegetables.

-Pumpkins are 90% water - making them very low calorie! They also have more fibre than kale, more potassium than bananas and are full of heart-healthy magnesium and iron!