Halloween is coming up later in October, and many people will be looking to get a pumpkin for the big day around Sussex.
Carving a pumpkin and using it as a decoration is an enjoyable activity for the season undertaken by many.
Whilst finding one from a supermarket is useful, many people like the experience of going out to a farm to pick their own out.
Here are some patches around Sussex where you can go to pick out a spooky Jack-O'-Lantern for the season.
Pumpkin picking patches in Sussex
Tulley's Pumpkin Farm
Address: Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PE
Tulley's Pumpkin Farm has tens of thousands of pumpkins for people to pick from during October.
It will be open on October 7-8, 13-15 and 18-29 from 10am to 5.30pm each day.
The pumpkin patches are also not the only thing there is at Tulley's, with photo opportunities, live roaming characters, a pumpkin bar and street food all available to experience.
You can book a slot to pick some pumpkins on their website here.
Rogate Pumpkin Patch
Address: A272, Rogate, Petersfield GU31 5EG
Another site which has a whole load of activities aside from just pumpkin picking is Rogate Pumpkin Patch.
The first arrivals for pumpkin picking are at 10am whilst the last arrivals are at 3.30pm. The site itself then closes around 5.30pm.
It is recommended to pick out your pumpkin first before enjoying the rest of the site, which includes attractions such as Dracula's Estate, Merlin's Wood, the Spooky Sunflower Trail and the Bubble Witch.
Tickets for pumpkin picking can be purchased on the website here.
Sompting Pumpkins
Address: Lychpole Farm, Halewick Lane, Sompting, BN15 0NE
Pumpkin picking from Sompting Pumpkins will be open from 10am to 4pm on October 7-8, 14-15 and 21-29.
There is no need to book a slot as entry is free, and there will also be a variety of family-fun craft activities to enjoy too if you wish.
Poynings Pumpkin Patch
Address: Poynings Rd, Poynings, Brighton BN45 7AP
Poynings Pumpkin Patch has a wide variety of pumpkins and squash to choose from on their site.
It is open from 10am to 4pm on October 7-8, 13-15 and 20-31, and there is no booking required as it is free entry.
There are plenty of food and drink options available on-site, and no dogs are allowed.
South Farm
Address: Rodmell, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3FE
There are more than 20 varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to pick from the South Farm site.
It is open every day from October 14 to 31 from 10am to 4pm.
Pumpkins are priced from £1 up to £10 depending on size, with most ending up around £3.
There is plenty of free parking available on-site and they recommend wearing suitable footwear.
Dogs are allowed on the site also.
Stonehill Farm
Address: Chiddingly Rd, Horam, Heathfield TN21 0JN
Stonehill Farm's pick-your-own patch will be open on October 14-15 and then from October 21-29 from 9am to 5.30pm.
There will be plenty of food options to take in at the site including homemade sausage rolls, sweet treats and even complimentary mulled wine.
Additionally, there is no need to book a slot for picking.
Camelia Botnar Pumpkin Patch
Address: Littleworth Lane, Horsham RH13 8NA
The Camelia Botnar Garden Centre will be opening up its field for pumpkin picking on various dates in October.
This will be for the weekends of October 14-15 and 21-22 as well as October 23-29.
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