Pick your own Pumpkins 2025
Key details
When:
Opening Dates for 2025
Sunday 5 October
Weekend: Sat 11 – Sun 12 October
Weekend: Sat 18 – Sun 19 October
Daily from Sat 25 – Fri 31 October
9am – 5pm
Pumpkins by Torchlight & Silent Disco
Sat 18 October 6pm-9pm
Sat 25 October 6pm-9pm
Where:
Rougham Sunflower and Pumpkin Field
Just north of Junction 45 of the A14,
3 miles east of Bury St Edmunds
Pricing:
Free admission and parking, no booking needed
Pumpkins and gourds priced according to size 50p - £10.50
Pumpkins by Torchlight - Silent Disco Headsets
Rougham Pumpkins
Just in time for Halloween, Rougham Estate has a vast, beautiful field full of hundreds of thousands of pumpkins, squashes and gourds in over 20 different varieties; in a huge array of different sizes and glorious colours, all just waiting to be picked!
Positioned very close to Junction 45 on the A14, the Rougham Pumpkin Patch is a sea of orange, where visitors can grab a wheelbarrow and choose as many of their perfect pumpkins as they want, just where they have been growing.
There is plenty more to enjoy too, with room for children to run and climb, space to picnic, sandpits, ice cream, pedal tractors and small pumpkin games for the family, as well as lots of fabulous photo opportunities and a delicious range of food trucks including a bar.
Face painting by Face It Face Painting will be available each day we are open.
With free entrance and parking, come along and take it easy; stay for as long as you like, dress up if you wish, just come and let the children play. Pay for the pumpkins you choose at the exit from the patch.
Food and Drink
There are a range of food and drink vendors over the days we are open; come and enjoy amazing food, festival vibes and pumpkins galore!
Every weekend the following is available:
Roots&Co – Tasty loaded hashbrowns, coffee, drinks, cakes, snacks, beer and prosecco
What The Peck – Fabulous Suffolk-reared fried chicken
Samu Kitchen – Vibrant seasonal plant-based food
GeeGeeBakes – Delicious cheesecakes, crumbles and sweets
At the Pitch in the Patch:
Kiernans Coffee – Coffees, drinks, cakes and snacks
On the following weekends there will also be:
11-12 October
Bad Boy Burritos – a Mexican-Japanese fiesta with handcrafted burritos
Tikka Tonic – New Delhi style street food
18-19 October
Bad Boy Burritos – a Mexican-Japanese fiesta with handcrafted burritos
Otis Breading – wonderful sourdough toasties and salads
25-26 October
Bad Boy Burritos – a Mexican-Japanese fiesta with handcrafted burritos
MacStreet Kitchen – from classic to inspirational versions of mac’n’cheese
Tikka Tonic – New Delhi style street food
For the week of 27-31 October, Kiernan’s Coffee will be serving their coffees, drinks, cakes and snacks every day in the picnic area.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome in the picnic area and in the little dedicated doggy pumpkin patch. We do not recommend buying these pumpkins, due to normal dog behaviour.
Dogs are not allowed into the main pumpkin patch – the clean-up job in previous years has been too much, unfortunately.
It is always difficult to balance the wishes of dog owners (as we are) who really want to take their dogs into the main pumpkin patch and the upset of customers whose children have ended up with dog dirt over them, so we have tried to find a reasonable compromise. Thank you for your understanding and for respecting our boundaries.
Pumpkins by Torchlight 2025
On two spooky Saturday evenings – October 18th and 25th – the Rougham Pumpkin Patch will stay open from 6pm to 9pm for a fabulous pumpkin festival at night, including a silent disco.
Bring your torches, wear your wellies and enjoy the fun!
Free parking and free entrance, as always, and yes, you can buy the pumpkins at night. More information from the links below:
Saturday 18th October – reserve your headsets here
Saturday 25th October – reserve your headsets here
See you soon!!
Important information
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the picnic area and must be kept on a short lead at all times. They are also welcome in the little doggy pumpkin patch near the entrance.
Dogs are not allowed into the main pumpkin area due to previously having had to clean up too much mess. Please bring and use poop-bags.
Both are accepted around the site. Admission and parking are free. No booking needed
Picnicking is encouraged, with plenty of blanket spots on the grassy area, or use the benches and deckchairs if you prefer.
Catering will be available, offering street-food, sandwiches, coffees, snacks, drinks and ice cream.
Toilet facilities are available near the entrance of the field, including an accessible toilet with baby-changing facilities.
The field is accessible for wheelchairs and prams. Please be aware: this is a field; the ground is uneven in places and muddy if it has rained recently.
Face-painting will be available each day, by the talented Face It Face Painting (£5 per face).
There are plenty of props around the field to help you get some great pictures. If you post your pictures online, tag us @roughamestate on instagram and facebook or #roughampumpkins – we love to see them! For professional photoshoots, please see below.
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Picking your Pumpkins
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Take a wheelbarrow when you arrive
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If you have a dog with you, it must stay in the picnic area
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the picnic area and must be kept on a short lead at all times. Dogs are not allowed into the pumpkin area due to previously having had to clean up too much mess. Please bring and use poop-bags.
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Wander around the patch looking for your perfect pumpkin
Wander around the patch, looking for your perfect pumpkin; all the pumpkins have been left to mature just where they grew. Check under the big leaves; pop pumpkins into your barrow as you go. Don’t forget to take some pictures and tag us!
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When you are done and ready to leave, head for the marquee
When you are done and ready to leave, head for the marquee where our helpful staff will measure and price your pumpkins according to size. The pumpkins will be measured by passing them through our measuring circles; the larger the pumpkin, the higher the cost.
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Pumpkin Prices
Pumpkins cost between £1 – £10 each, depending on size, with an extra 50p added for the white pumpkins. Small gourds are priced at 50p and the larger ones at £1.
Payment is preferably by card please, and can be made in the marquee.
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Take your pumpkins to your car
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Bring the wheelbarrow back for the next person to use
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Relax, let the children play and have a bite to eat
While you are here, take your time. Relax and let the children run, climb and play. Visit the tasty street food vans for some refreshment or enjoy your own picnic.
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Leaving the pumpkin patch - Left Turn Only
Please note that the exit road is a left-hand turn only and the signposts will guide you accordingly.
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Requests for Bulk Picking and Out-of-Hours Visits
We regularly get requests to pick a number of pumpkins for a special event, or to open the field out-of-hours for certain groups. We’re sorry, but unfortunately we are unable to fulfil these requests.
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Donations to charities
There are many, many worthy charities in the local area and we are regularly asked to make donations. We have a limit for the number of donations we make and all donations must be approved in advance by Rougham Estate. On-the-spot requests for donations are not accepted.
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Please Note: The pumpkins can be eaten, but the gourds are not edible.
Things to bring
- Wellies if it has been raining and the ground is muddy
- Cash or Card; admission and parking are free, but you may like to buy some pumpkins, a coffee or get your child’s face painted. Card is preferred but cash is accepted
- Gloves for carrying the pumpkins, if you need them
- Camera for taking pictures; tag us @roughamestate and #roughampumpkins
Professional Photography and Drone Flights
The Pumpkins make for wonderful photos and there are several feature areas for you to take home some special captured memories. You are welcome to take photos for purely personal use.
We are happy to encourage professional photographers to use our wonderful pumpkin patch for photoshoots too, subject to the following conditions.
For the comfort and safety of all our visitors, and considering the fact that the pumpkin patch is part of Rougham Estate which is private land, all professional, commercial, for-profit, paid-for or “organised” photoshoots require a license and must be pre-booked and authorised by Rougham Estate.
Drone use is strictly prohibited unless pre-arranged and authorised by Rougham Estate. It should be undertaken during hours when the site is not open to the public, and will incur a fee.
Rougham Estate must be credited on all professional/commercial images sold or used for social media.
Unauthorised professional photographers or photoshoots may be asked to leave/stop as determined by Rougham Estate staff.
If you are interested in holding a photoshoot or flying a drone at the pumpkin patch, please contact Amie:
T: 01359 270238
E: events@roughamestate.com
Rougham Pumpkins in previous years
What others are saying
Rougham Sunflower and Pumpkin Field, north of A14, Junction 45
Note - this is the postcode for roundabout at Junction 45 on A14. From there follow the signs on the roadside and see the diagram below.
On arriving at the Pumpkin Patch you will be directed by a member of staff to park; there is ample parking on grass.
The pumpkins are in the same field as the sunflowers and pumpkins in 2024.
The field is just east of Bury St. Edmunds, easily accessible from the A14 and clearly sign-posted from Junction 45.
From the Eastbound Carriageway:
- turn right at the roundabout at the end of the A14 slip road
- go up the north carriageway of Sow Lane
- fully around the roundabout at the top
- back down the south carriageway of Sow Lane
- turn left off Sow Lane into the grass parking.
From the Westbound Carriageway
- turn left at the end of the A14 slip road
- drive under the bridge
- straight over the first roundabout
- go up the north carriageway of Sow Lane
- fully around the roundabout at the top
- back down the south carriageway of Sow Lane
- turn left off Sow Lane into the grass parking.
There is no entrance fee – the field is free to visit
You don’t need to book to enter the pumpkin patch, just come along, also for the Pumpkins by Torchlight.
Yes, there is plenty of free parking in the fields next to the sunflower and pumpkin field
Yes, there are portaloos at the side of the field near the entrance. There is also a baby-change unit and an accessible toilet.
Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in the picnic area of the pumpkin field.
There is a special little pumpkin patch for dogs, at the entrance to the main patch. We don’t recommend buying these pumpkins due to normal dog behaviour.
Unfortunately, due to having had to clean up after too many dogs, dogs are not allowed inside the main pumpkin patch.
- Please keep your dog under control at all times and ensure that your dog does not disturb other people’s enjoyment of the premises or block any passageways.
If it’s been dry recently, you don’t need any special clothing or footwear to visit the pumpkin field. If it’s been raining recently, the ground may be muddy and you may want to consider wearing wellies. You are welcome to wear fancy dress if you like.
Yes, the field is fine for buggies and prams, but please note that it is a field and can be uneven in places. If it’s been raining the ground can get muddy.
Yes, the pumpkin field is accessible for wheelchairs and we have an accessible portaloo available too. Please note that the terrain is a field which can be uneven and can get muddy if it’s been raining.
Yes, there are plenty of picnicking spots. Bring a blanket and a picnic, and enjoy your time here.
Yes, we have food and drink vendors at the field. Please see the list above. Please keep an eye on this page and on our social media for any updates.
The pumpkins are all edible, but the gourds are not. We have a big board up at the field which lists the varieties and whether they are edible or not.
We prefer cards, but will accept both cards and cash
Yes, we have a recipe for a tasty pumpkin pie at the field, or find one online.
Yes, there is a baby-changing unit in one of the portaloos
Yes, we have plenty of wheelbarrows.
Please remember to bring your wheelbarrow back to the wheelbarrow park, at the entrance, when you’re done with it, so that someone else can use it.
Yes, the pumpkins are scattered across the field, exactly where they have grown. You can wander amongst them to find your perfect one.
Unfortunately we are not able to open the field out-of-hours. The field is generally quieter at the beginning of the morning or later in the afternoon and you may find that these times are suitable for your visit.
Unfortunately we don’t have the facilities to bulk-pick pumpkins for events. If you would like to come and pick the pumpkins yourself when we are open, you are welcome to.
If your photos are purely for personal use, you are welcome to take as many pictures as you like. Do tag us if you post them – we love to see them!
If you are a professional photographer or are taking the pictures for any for-profit reason, you are required to get a license for the photoshoot here and book a time to visit. Please see the details on this page.
Drone photography can only be undertaken at a time when the field is not open to the public. Please get in touch to book a time.
After the field closes, a local food charity comes to get a stack of pumpkins to be cooked up to make meals and the rest of the pumpkins are for a local flock of sheep that come and graze the field, eating the pumpkins and fertilising the field for the coming year.
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Looking for the perfect gift as we approach Christmas?
Why not treat someone special to a Rougham Estate Gift Voucher. Whether it’s a leisurely meal at Roots Café, unique finds at the Garden Room Shop, or festive treasures at the Christmas Shop, our vouchers offer flexibility and choice. Valid for 12 months and redeemable across multiple visits, they make gifting effortless.
Available in denominations from £25, and delivered directly to your inbox or theirs. Personalise your message and even select a future delivery date.
Explore and purchase here: https://roughamestate.giftpro.co.uk/vouchers/rougham-estate-gift-voucher/
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This Sunday there are two main events at Rougham Estate: the wonderfully autumnal Rougham Pumpkins and the inspiring Art Exhibition in the Meadow Room at Blackthorpe Barn.
Just 2 minutes’ drive between them, they are both free to enter with plenty of free parking.
At Blackthorpe Barn you’ll also find Roots Café and the Garden Room Shop (soon to become the amazing Christmas Shop on 20 October)
At Rougham Pumpkins, apart from thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squashes, there are big bale pyramids, football goals, pedal tractors and photo ops.
🌯Food and drink this Sunday provided by:
Roots&Co - sausage & bacon baps until 11am, then loaded hashbrowns, cakes and drinks including beer and prosecco
@whatthe_peck - freshly-prepared Suffolk-reared buttermilk chicken
@samu_kitchen - tasty vegan dishes
@geegeebakes - cheesecakes, crumbles and sweet treats
@kiernanscoffee - coffees, hot chocolates, snacks and treats
@badboiburritos - burritos and Mexican-Japanese fusion food
@tikka_tonic - New Delhi style street food
Facepainting by @faceitfaceart
Open weekends in October and every day 25-31 October, 9-5
In the Meadow Room you’ll be impressed with artworks created by 3 talented artists:
Paintings and cards by @cyndispeer
Metalwork from chairs to pokers by @j.w.h.mccaughan
Ceramics and textiles by @carol.pask also @landtoclothtextiles
All pieces for sale
Open until 15 October 10-4
A perfect trip out on a Sunday!
Find us just off Junction 45 of the A14; the pumpkins to the north, Blackthorpe Barn to the south.
All the details from our website.
#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #artexhibition #suffolkarts #burystedmunds #suffolkpumpkins #daysoutsuffolk
Blown away with last nights awards where we took home Investing in West Suffolk Award and George received the Lifetime Achievement Award 🏆
Well done to all the finalists and winners of each category it really feels like an amazing achievement to be finalists and amongst some fantastic local businesses.
But a massive THANK YOU to all our team and also to each and everyone one of you who support us and have been on the journey with us for all these years. The last few years we’ve made significant developments and changes to the business but it wouldn’t be made possible without you. ❤️
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It’s the second weekend of Rougham Pumpkins already!!
🍁Time to come and get your fix of autumnal colours, pumpkins, squashes and gourds. The weather looks perfect for doing some foraging.
🎃Thousands of pumpkins are waiting to be picked, but many are hiding in the further reaches of the patch - playing a game of hide and seek!
🌯There’s a cracking range of food and drink to keep you going with your quest this weekend:
Roots&Co - sausage & bacon baps until 11am, then loaded hashbrowns, cakes and drinks including beer and prosecco
@whatthe_peck - freshly-prepared Suffolk-reared buttermilk chicken
@samu_kitchen - tasty vegan dishes
@geegeebakes - cheesecakes, crumbles and sweet treats
@kiernanscoffee - coffees, hot chocolates, snacks and treats deep in the patch
@badboiburritos - burritos and Mexican-Japanese fusion food
@tikka_tonic - New Delhi style street food
🎨Face-painting available from @faceitfaceart
🎃Thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squashes of all shapes and sizes
🎟️Free entry, free parking, no need to book
📸Plenty of photo-ops
🐕Dogs welcome in the picnic area and doggy patch but not the main patch
📍Rougham Estate near Bury St Edmunds off Junction 45 of the A14
🔦Don’t forget! Pumpkins by Torchlight on Saturdays 18th and 25th October 6pm-9pm. Headsets for the silent discos going fast. Tickets from our website.
All the details from our website.
#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #pumpkinpatch #suffolkpumpkins #burystedmunds #pumpkinpicking🎃 #pumpkinpatch🎃 #autumnmood
Tickets available but selling fast!
There’s so much on at Rougham Estate in the coming weeks, most of which is free to enter and enjoy, but some events need to be booked.
🕺Silent Disco Headsets for the 🎃Pumpkins by Torchlight evenings
18 & 25 October 6pm-9pm, free entry
🎟️Headsets available to book: Adult £6, Child £4
🌲Pick Your Own Christmas Tree at the plantation
Come and wander amongst the trees to find your perfect one - it’s a great preparation for Christmas to do with the family!
8, 9, 15 & 16 November 10am - 2:30pm
🎟️Booking essential; £15 per tree
🛍️The famous Arts & Crafts Fair in the gorgeous thatched Blackthorpe Barn
With all the feels of Christmas, the Barn is filled with hand-crafted excellence and gifts you’ll want to keep
Open on 5 weekends before Christmas from 15 Nov - 14 Dec
🎟️Season ticket online: £10 for all 10 days
🎟️Day tickets online: £2.50
Tickets also available on the door: £12 and £3
👩🎨Craft Workshops
Many of the Christmas workshops are already sold out, but there are still a few spaces for Wild Weaving, Make Your Own Fairy, Willow Weaving Decorations and Making Your Own Christmas Wreath
🎟️See the website for individual dates, times and prices
For more information and to book, click the ➡️BOOK button on the top right of our website.
Don’t forget that most events here are free to enter with no booking needed.
Open now and free to enjoy:
Art Exhibition in the Meadow Room until 15 October 10-4
The Garden Room Shop 10-4
Roots Café 9-4
The sunken garden, meadow walk and tree trunk sculpture
Walks around the Estate
October weekends: Rougham Pumpkins and daily 27-31 Oct, 9-5
And … the amazing Christmas Shop opening on 20 October 🎉
So much to do here! See you soon!👋😃
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Come and see the new exhibition at the Meadow Room!
From today until Wednesday 15th October @j.w.h.mccaughan @cyndispeer @carol.pask @landtoclothtextiles are showing some of their latest work.
Not only will you be inspired but you might also walk away with something new; the pieces are for sale.
The Meadow Room is just outside Roots Café, so perfect to combine with a coffee and a bite to eat, or a wander through the Garden Room Shop.
Open every day 10am - 4pm, free entry.
Plenty of free parking.
#roughamestate #artexhibition #suffolkart #suffolkartists #burystedmunds #beinspired
September and October are busy months on the Rougham Estate farm, primarily due to planting the cereal crops to harvest next season.
The planting season began in late September with the Winter Barley which will be destined for the animal feed mills of East Anglia. This was followed by starting to plant our Milling Rye, ready for sending to Ryvita to make the famous Ryvita Crispbreads. Next on the list will be Winter Wheat of which we grow both Milling and Feed Wheat.
The fields were all cultivated or ploughed back in August to create a level seedbed ready for planting into; to get the crop off to the best possible start we want good soil-to-seed contact.
In these pictures you see Jonny drilling a crop of Organa Winter Barley with our 6m Horsch Sprinter drill, closely followed behind by Matt with a 12m set of rolls which consolidate the ground.
Throughout the next few weeks you will see the farm team in the fields around the Estate, busy drilling the rest of the cereals and also, the Sugar Beet harvest will soon be underway!
#roughamestate #roughamestatefarms #britishfarming #winterbarley #millingrye #farminguk #agricultural #cereals #suffolkfarmers #burystedmunds
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