Halloween is just under a month away now and many of us will be looking for decorations and costumes in preparation for the season.

Pumpkins and pumpkin carving are also staples of this time of year, which requires you to go out and find your own.

Whilst finding one from a supermarket is useful, many people like the experience of going out to a farm to pick their own out.

There are quite a few places near Salisbury where you can go and do this in October 2022.

Where are the best pumpkin-picking pitches near Salisbury?

Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures

Address: Ringwood Road, Slip Road, Fordingbridge SP6 1AN

Over in the New Forest area, Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures will be offering to pick your own pumpkins throughout most of October.

Days for pumpkin picking include October 8-9 and 15-28 with there being a 'Super Saturday' on October 29 which will involve live music, food & drink and a fireworks display.

No booking is required for pick your own pumpkins except for 'Super Saturday' which can be done at the website here.

With it being around a 30-minute drive from Salisbury you won't have to go too far for it.

Parson's Pumpkin Patch

Address: Upper Farm, Milston, SP4 8HR

If you only have the time to go pumpkin picking at a weekend then Parson's Pumpkin Patch might be a good option for you.

It will be open October 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23 with tickets being available to purchase at the website here.

For those driving it'll take around 20-25 minutes to get there from Salisbury as it is north of Amesbury.

Ansty Farm Shop

Address: Ansty PYO & Farm Shop, Ansty, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5PX

A fairly close patch to Salisbury is the Ansty Farm Shop which allows pick your own pumpkins from October 8-9.

Additionally, its pumpkin games and trail will be open on the weekends following that as well as half-term if you are looking to spend a day there.

To book a time slot phone the farm on 01747 829072.

Dorset Country Pumpkins

Address: Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum DT11 0BB

No booking is required for Dorset Country Pumpkins, which will be allowing pumpkin picking on October 15-16 and from October 22-30.

Pumpkins are priced according to size and there is a display of modern and vintage tractors on the site if you fancied having a look at them.

Additionally ‘Dorset Lamb’ will be returning to sell hot food and drinks every day together with a number of other refreshment vendors.

This location is around a 40-minute drive away from Salisbury.