Half-Term Pumpkin Picking
This October Half-Term, pick your own pumpkin for £5 from our vegetable patch to take home with you.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
This October Half-Term, pick a pumpkin for £5 from our vegetable patch to take home with you this autumn.
Feeling creative? Join one of our pumpkin carving workshops afterwards for an additional £5.
Choose the perfect pumpkin from the vegetable patch, then bring it over to the neighbouring picnic area where you can draw and carve your own design.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
There are two ticket types available:
£5 ticket: Pick your own pumpkin (one pumpkin per ticket)
£10 ticket: Pick your own pumpkin, including the carving workshop (one pumpkin per ticket)
Visitors must pre-book to secure their place as pumpkin numbers are limited.
When arriving on site, please show proof of purchase at Visitor Reception and the vegetable garden.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Pick your own pumpkin | £5.00 |
| All Pick your own plus carving | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
The pumpkin patch and picnic area have level access, but includes an uneven dirt path.
- Meeting point
Please pay for entry or scan your membership cards at Visitor Reception.
- Suitability for children
Children welcome
- What to bring and wear
This event is outside so please wear weather-appropriate clothing.
- Other
Visitors must pre-book to secure their place as pumpkin numbers are limited. Standard admission and car parking charges apply to the rest of the property.
Upcoming events
Sissinghurst Stories (Until 13 September)
Discover Sissinghurst Castle's history and find out how a ruin was transformed into a world-renowned garden.
Heritage Open Day (16 September)
We're taking part in Heritage Open Days, which means free entry for all non-National Trust members on Wednesday 16 September.
New Ideas and Old Loves: Sissinghurst and Italy
Explore how Vita Sackville-West was swept up in the romance of 20th century Italy through the artistry and loves in her life. A new exhibition running 26 September 2026 - 6 June 2027.
Christmas at Sissinghurst (28 November - 3 January)
Escape the crowds and enjoy a gentler Christmas atmosphere at Sissinghurst Castle Garden.