PUMPKINS
Set in the backdrop of the stunning Scottish highlands, we’re lighting it up this October with all the colours of Autumn.
With thousands of pumpkins and over 20 varieties, our patch is a great day out for all the family - including your furry friends!
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Pumpkin Patch 2025
Tickets are now available!
📅 Dates for the diary: 4–5 Oct | 11–12 Oct | 16–19 Oct | 23–26 Oct
⏰ Daily Time Slots: 10:00–11:30 | 11:30–13:00 | 13:00–14:30* | 14:30–16:00*
🌙🦇Twilight Pumpkin Picking: 18:00-20:00 Saturday 11th and Saturday 18th
As always entry to our beautiful pumpkin patch experience is free! We have plenty of extras on offer too like our unmissable play patch and woodland trail. Book now to avoid disappointment!
*with the exception of Saturday 4th October as we are closed for a private birthday party.
We’re excited to be back for our third year at the Cawdor Patch, and this year we’re bigger and better than ever!
Nestled in the heritage village of Cawdor, we’ve got acres of stunning farmland and woodland bursting with every type of pumpkin you can imagine - warty ones, black ones, stripy ones, spotty ones, yellow ones, green ones, white ones, and of course plenty of orange ones in all shapes & sizes.
There’s really no better place to pick out the perfect pumpkin for your autumn celebrations.
Come along to our pumpkin picking extravaganza and give your little ones (and big ones) a fabulously autumnal day out!
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
As well as pumpkin picking, we have a hugely popular adventure play area, woodland trail & wordsearch challenge, woodland role play village, bale mountain, haypit, incredible photo opportunities and much much more!
Our amazing cafe is getting a serious makeover this year and we will have a delicious selection of food & drink each day to choose from including bacon rolls, sausage rolls, soups, and cakes as well as the obligatory PSL and luxury hot chocolates!
Come hungry!!
How to find us
Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with our location.
The patch is located in Cawdor Village by the primary school. We’re about 6 miles from Nairn and 14 miles from Inverness, with easy access from the A96 and the A9.
Postcode: IV12 5XZ
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How it works
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Book your ticket
Entry to the pumpkin patch is free but safety is our number 1 priority. To help us manage the flow of traffic and people, please book ahead.
For those wishing to enjoy the play patch & woodland trail attractions, there is a charge which can be added to your booking, or on the day at the cafe.
Your ticket entitles you to a 1.5 hour slot - we close at 4pm.
Disabled parking is available.
There are no additional charges for parking.
Twilight Pumpkin Picking!
New this year! We have 2 twilight picking sessions - Saturday 11th and Saturday 18th October from 6-8pm.
Entry is £5 per person.
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The Great Outdoors
Despite our best efforts we haven’t mastered weather control yet and the Patch is very open to the elements. Please come dressed appropriately - we recommend wellies or outdoor boots, and coats.
Sturdy off-road buggies & wheelchairs are welcomed, however Patch is on open agricultural terrain so it might be bumpy. We don’t have ramps. Please be sensible and exercise caution especially after rain.
Dogs are very welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. Please make sure you pick up after them.
We recommend you bring a bag with you to take home your pumpkins!
Please note that toilet facilities on site are limtied - we haven’t got disabled access or baby changing facilities yet.
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Enjoy your visit
Please park as you would at a supermarket - in rows ensuring everyone can get in and out. Once you’ve parked, make your way over to the main entrance where you will be greeted by one of the Patch team.
To avoid long queues, please have your tickets ready for scanning on arrival.
Grab yourself a wheelbarrow and head for the Patch. Please note that during peak times there may be a small wait for wheelbarrows.
You’re very welcome to bring your own wheelbarrow or garden trolley.
We’ve already cut the stems so no tools are required.
Go hunting for your perfect pumpkins, have fun at the play patch, and see what you can find in the woodland trail. Don’t forget to tag us in your photos… we love to see them!
When you’re done, head over to the tent to pay for your pumpkins and grab yourself a well-earned treat - luxury hot chocolate and a sticky bun anyone?
FAQs
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Yes, to ensure everybody gets the best experience possible and to help us manage the flow of traffic and people, we do require a booking.
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Yes parking is free - there are no charges for parking or disabled parking.
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We strongly advice NOT doing this. We cannot guarantee entry if you haven't booked in advance.
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Yes - you can change your booking to another available slot at any time. Please cancel your original booking to free up space for someone else.
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Yes, we pride ourselves on being a dog friendly patch - in fact we welcome all your friendly pets! We just ask that animals are kept on leads at all times and any mess is cleared and disposed of responsibly. Please also be aware of small children around you who might be frightened of dogs.
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Yes, we welcome visitors on foot - there are lot's of routes to the Patch
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Yes we will have some loos but facilities are limited and we do not have disabled access or baby changing facilities yet.
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We have a good selection of refreshments on site including hot and cold drinks, delicious cakes and sweet treats, and of course homemade pumpkin soup!
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Yes, we are very open to the elements and can't prevent mud - we think this is all part of the fun so bring your wellies and get stuck in!
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The patch is located in a field and we don't have ramps. However, as long as we haven't had torrential rain the Patch should be accessible to sturdy wheelchairs and off-road buggies.
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Yes we have plenty of outdoor seating available and some sheltered seating in the woodland trail. There is some limited shelter inside the cafe also.
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Our pumpkins are priced according to size and there is a size guide at the entrance. Our prices start at £3
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We recommend weather-appropriate clothing and footwear; a bag to take home your pumpkins; some money to pay for your pumpkins (cash or card); and a camera to capture those stunning autumnal scenes!
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Absolutely! Our daughter is an autumn baby and we think birthday parties at the patch are a great idea! Please email or call us to enquire (07903232118)
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Yes, we accept card payments but not AMEX. We are in the middle of a field so please bear with us if payment takes a little while to go through. We also accept cash.
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We really value your support and engagement - don't hesitate to either speak to a member of staff on the patch or email us
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The Play Patch and Woodland Trail are the latest additions to our pumpkin patch! You can either book and pay online or at the cafe on site.
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Access to the pumpkin patch is free.
Parking is also free.
Access to the play patch and woodland trail attractions are £5 per person, babes-in-arms go free
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The play patch and woodland trail is £5 per person, babes-in-arms go free.
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You may exchange your booking for an alternative available slot.
We will only refund tickets in the event we are forced to close - for instance in extreme weather.
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Yes, generally 4-5pm slots are quieter. On Saturday 19th and Saturday 26th 4-5pm slots are dedicated to ASN visitors.
