Night-Time Pumpkin Picking in Buckinghamshire, near Banbury & Beaconsfield
As darkness falls across the farm, The Patch transforms into a magical autumn evening experience. Wander through fields filled with pumpkins, enjoy live music, watch spectacular fire and LED performances, toast marshmallows around the fire, indulge in seasonal food and drink, and explore our reimagined Halloween haunt. With atmospheric lighting, stunning photo opportunities and Halloween surprises around every corner, Nights at The Patch is an evening not to be missed.
Remember to book early! For the past 7 years since we first opened in 2019, tickets for our Pumpkin events have sold out.
(Please note that due to health & safety reasons, children’s play equipment is not open during evening events)
Perfect For
🎃 Couples looking for an autumn date night
🎃 Friends wanting a unique evening out
🎃 Families looking for autumn magic after dark
🎃 Anyone who loves pumpkins, live music and cosy seasonal vibes
Food & Drinks
🍻 Visit The SpookEasy – our fully licensed bar serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
☕ Hot Seasonal Drinks – perfect for keeping cosy as you explore the patch after dark.
🌮 Street Food Vendors – serving a variety of freshly prepared food throughout the event.
🍔 The Grazing Shed – offering a wide range of food options, plus undercover seating where you can relax and soak up the atmosphere.
🔥 Marshmallow Toasting – gather around the fire pits and enjoy one of autumn’s favourite traditions.
Food and drink options may vary throughout the season.
To find out more about our food and drink options click here.
Live Music
We feature live music every night we’re open after dark, showcasing some of the region’s most talented local artists. Our carefully selected musicians provide the soundtrack to your evening at The Patch, helping to create the atmosphere that makes Nights at The Patch such a memorable autumn experience.
2026 Live Music Line-Up
Saturday 10th October – Beulah
Friday 16th October – The New Classics
Saturday 17th October – Damn The Bear
Friday 23rd October – Dirty Lotus
Saturday 24th October – Beulah
Sunday 25th October – Damn The Bear
Wednesday 28th October – Dirty Lotus
Thursday 29th October – Beulah
Friday 30th October – Dirty Lotus
Line-up subject to change.
The Haunt
Step inside our reimagined Halloween haunt and discover what lurks in the shadows.
This walk-through experience is designed to add an extra layer of Halloween magic to your evening at The Patch.
Further details will be released in the run up to October..
LED & Fire Shows
As darkness falls, gather to watch our resident witches perform spectacular LED and fire shows set to music. Filled with mesmerising choreography, glowing effects and impressive fire artistry, these family-friendly performances are a highlight of Nights at The Patch.
Please note that fire performances are weather dependent and can only take place in suitable conditions. If conditions are unfavourable, an additional LED show may be performed instead.
After-Dark Photo Opportunities
Nights at The Patch offers some of our most spectacular photo opportunities. Many of our displays are illuminated in the evening, creating a magical autumn backdrop for family photos, seasonal selfies and unforgettable memories.
Fly away on a Witch’s Broom, sit proudly on the Devil’s Throne or pose beside our iconic American Truck. Wherever you wander, you’ll discover beautifully lit displays and plenty of opportunities to capture the magic of Pumpkin Nights.
Immersive Evening Entertainment & Autumn Magic
Beyond the pumpkins and entertainment, there is plenty more to discover around the site. Test your strength on the High Striker, take aim at our Zombie Paintball experience, try your hand at Axe Throwing, enjoy marshmallow toasting around the fire pits and discover seasonal games and activities throughout the evening.
Whether you’re feeling competitive or simply looking for another way to enjoy your visit, there is something for everyone to get involved with.
Marshmallow Toasting
A favourite with visitors, marshmallow toasting is a relaxed, feel-good way to spend time together.
Choose from regular or vegan marshmallows, toast them to perfection, and enjoy the crackle of the fire as the evening unfolds.
Extra information
We stagger entry times on tickets to allow for controlled entry to the site, avoiding overcrowding and keeping us all safe and happy.
Toilets (including disabled) are always available on-site.
We have free parking on-site and use hard-standing parking at our discretion, so you can visit no matter what the British weather throws at us!
We always plant The Patch in a grid system with large grass rides and smaller grass paths to allow everyone easy access to all areas.
Find out more
For more information and to keep updated on all our pumpkin plans, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates on what we have planned for 2025 and beyond!
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Visit The Patch MK in Autumn for a night of pumpkin-picking, live music, food & drink, stunning backdrops for your photos, and more!
Pumpkin Days
Like an early night? Why not visit us in the daytime instead! Pick-your-own pumpkins, enjoy our children’s play areas and relax with local food and drink.
