I have never considered going pumpkin picking before. However, when I realised you could pick your own pumpkin at White House Farm in Norwich I thought it was an opportunity we couldn’t miss. The farm is near my childhood home in Thorpe St Andrew. It is located just off Blue Boar Lane in between Tesco and the Sprowston Garden Centre.
Driving down the lane to the farm it felt like we were in the middle of the countryside rather than a couple of miles from Norwich city centre. Luckily there were several signs reassuring us we were on the right track! The car park was large and inside the farm there was a cafe that sold home made produce. Unfortunately we just missed the Market Day.
The farm has a wide range of fruit and vegetables to pick depending on the time of year. Pumpkins were the only thing we had our eyes on though and Adam set off straight away following the pumpkin signs.
The pumpkin field was huge! Adam was in his element running between each pumpkin and attempting to pick them up. We walked up and down the field deciding on which ones to take home. As there was a little walk back to the car park we restricted ourselves to the size of pumpkin we chose – although we spotted a little wagon on the way out.
We hadn’t realised the stalk of the pumpkins would be so sharp. Gloves or a knife would be handy to bring in order to brake the pumpkin away from the vine.
Adam had his eyes on his own little pumpkin and managed to carry it from the far side of the field back to the car.
Adam absolutely loved pumpkin picking and had a huge smile on his face throughout the visit. Daddy managed to carry our huge pumpkin back to the car.
After falling in love with our huge pumpkin we realised we had no idea how much it would cost. We were pleasantly surprised when we put them onto the scales. Adam’s pumpkin was £1 and our huge one was £5.
I have to admit there was something special about picking our own pumpkin rather than choosing one from a supermarket. I feel this will become a family tradition and the White House Farm is the perfect venue for it.
Are you looking for other toddler friendly trips around Norfolk? Then take a look at our Adventures of Adam around Norfolk guide:
Adam was 2 years and 5 months old.
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Such a gloriously Autumnal post- love the photos and colours and happiness.
Autumn has finally struck Norfolk! Thought summer was going to last forever.
What a great idea, I think its so important to teach them young that things do not just come in shops. My in laws live in Norwich we do the same things everytime we go will look at your adventures and maybe do something other than go shopping or to soutwold! Thanks for joining in with #sundayroundup
There are only so many things you can do in Southwold no matter how lovely it is! So many other fantastic places to visit.
what a great activity – I love it, sounds like a great spot too. Will you be sharing your carving up of the pumpkin next!
Of course! Although we have gone for something slightly different. My attempt at carving last year was laughable so I have steered away from it this year! Keep an eye out over the next few days 🙂
I’ve read a few posts about pumpkin picking now and I’m really jealous we don’t have anywhere near us that does this! Looks like lots of fun. Love your photos #magicmoments
It took a while to find somewhere and they didn’t advertise it on their website. Certainly ask around in order to find a PYO spot.
That looks like an awesome pumpkin patch!
We had a fantastic time!
We did pumpkin carving for the 1st time last year and didn’t even think to pick our own! Looks like a great activity. Thank you. #MagicMoments
I am hopeless at carving so managed to find a different use for the pumpkin this year! Looking forward to seeing yours this year 🙂
I need to find somewhere like this around us, it is so much more fun than buying one at Asda, Adam looks like he really enjoyed himself, I’ll look forward to this coming to Country Kids next week. #MagicMoments
You read my mind! I was wondering if you celebrate pumpkins at all at Coombe Mill.
We certainly do, infact we have a full day of Halloween fun lined up for our youngsters on Friday. Thanks for linking
We certainly learnt how pumpkins are grown too! Have a wonderful time strawberry picking 🙂
A trip to the library to find that book is on order I think! Thanks for the heads up
Wow, I have heard you can find pumpkin patches around, and this year we are on the hunt for one. Love your photos, he looks like he is having so much fun. #letkidsbekids
I am glad that more pumpkin picking farms are becoming available – a great experience.
A great blog and shared on my blog about Halloween and half term activities in Norfolk. http://www.norfolkcoastalholidays.co.uk/half-term-halloween/ 🙂
Thank you for the mention and a great list of Norfolk Halloween activities.
Aw, that does look like a great thing to do and lots of fun. I would love to find somewhere like that near me. Hope you have fun carving it!
Thanks for linking #LetKidsBeKids
I am hopeless at pumpkin carving so cheated. Check out our Pumpkin Car Tunnel post.
I love the idea of pumpkin picking! With baby no.2 due imminently we wont make it this year but will def try and remember to go next year! Xx #letkidsbekids
The perfect family trip for next year then 🙂
Adam looks so cute while pumpkin picking! We have one too and we cant wait to carve the meat out =) #letkidsbekids
It really brought the Halloween experience to life for us.
I have just been googling for places to take my daughter (who is the same age as Adam) to a pumpkin patch and stumbled upon your blog! So cute! We live in South Norfolk so definitely going to check this place out!
Kay xxx
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Those pumpkins are huge!! But looks like loads of fun, even if the kiddies couldnt carry them haha x
There is nothing better than a pumpkin patch. I was really sad as I tried to find one near us but I think I waited too late and they seem to be too far away or finished up by the time I wanted to take the kids. I have so many great memories picking our own pumpkins growing up. Then carving them. Glad you had a brilliant time. happy halloween. Thanks for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme