Halloween is fast approaching and with that comes the chance for families to get involved in a range of fun-filled activities around Powys, including pumpkin picking.

With the scariest day of the year happening soon, you'll need to make sure you have your pumpkin ready to go.

If you haven't got one yet don't worry! There are pumpkin patches all over Powys, waiting for you to go and select the perfect one.

Best pick your own pumpkin patches in Powys

The best pick your own pumpkin patches in Powys to visit ahead of Halloween 2024, according to Google Reviews, are:

Kerry Vale PYO

Address: Gwern-y-go, Newtown, SY16 4EP

Dates for pumpkin picking: October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30

Price: £2 per adult, children under 16 - free (no need to make a booking, just turn up)

Along with pumpkin picking fun for the whole family, there will also be face painting (on selected dates), games and photo opportunities.

For more information visit the Kerry Vale PYO Facebook page.

Aberbran Fawr Farm

Address: Aberbran, Brecon, LD3 9NG

Dates for pumpkin picking: October 11 to 14, 18 to 31 (open 10am until 4pm)

Price: Free entry

Matthew's Pumpkin Patch is back again in 2024 at Aberbran Fawr Farm.

It's free entry, no bookings needed and sledges and wheelbarrows are available to help you when picking your pumpkins.

Tea, coffee and cakes will be available as well as a Maize Maze "to get lost in".

Aberbran Fawr Farm adds: "We're delighted to say that 'Percy' our pumpkin picking spider is back from his holidays (why he wasn't around last year) AND... he's bagged himself a mate! YES, he's found his soul mate and wants you all to meet her."

For more information visit the Aberbran Fawr Farm Facebook page.

Powells Farm Wales

Address: Llanfihangel-nant-Melan, New Radnor, Presteigne, LD8 2TW

Dates for pumpkin picking: October 5 to 30

Price: £12 per car (booking is "essential")

Visit Powell's Farm Wales in the heart of Powys, near New Radnor, Mid Wales to pick your very own pumpkins from our splendid pumpkin patch.

Loads of fun, games, photo opportunities and meet the animals included in your family ticket. Family run, family fun. Much more than just pumpkins.

Powells Farm says: "Take a walk out to Powell's Pumpkin Patch, soak up the scenery, meet the animals, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the great outdoors which Mid Wales has to offer. 

"And best of all you can pick your own pumpkin from a variety of colours and sizes from Jill Be Little to the Atlantic Giant (subject to availability) from our Pumpkin Patch. 

"Some are knobbly some are wrinkly but best of all they are all unique and grown on our farm especially for you."

There is also lots of other fun things to see and do including a spooky barn, pumpkin carving, Cinderella carriage, hay bale castle and pumpkin pod.​

Dogs are not allowed on the farm, except for assistance dogs.

For more information or to book your ticket visit the Powells Farm Wales website.​

Copper & Holly

Copper & Holly, in Brecon, usually has its own pumpkin patch, which is accompanied by an autumn barn and late night music event.

However, the owners revealed earlier this month it would not be going ahead in 2024.

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In a post on Facebook, Copper & Holly said: "I'm very sad to let you all know that the pumpkin patch, autumn barn and the late night music event will not be happening at Copper & Holly for 2024.

"Many thanks to everybody who has been in touch to ask about opening dates and times, it means a lot to the 3 of us that we've been a tradition to so many families.

"We'll still be opening for Christmas, and will let you know opening dates and times before long."