The Farm Patch: dog-friendly pumpkin patch in Little Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire

About the farm

The Farm Patch at Gilbert's Farm in Little Marcle near Ledbury is a family run pick your own, previously known as Country Pumpkins. Dogs on leads are welcome in the field, with a cafe serving pizza and cakes at the entrance.

What is on here

Pick your own pumpkins (varieties include Crown Prince, Spitfire and Knuckleheads)

Stalls and food

The Bull Pen cafe serving pizza, cakes, brownies and hot drinks

Bringing your dog

Dogs on leads welcome in the field
Free parking in a modern farm yard
Wide range of pumpkin and squash varieties

Lead rule: On-lead. Pumpkin patches are busy working farms, so keep your dog close around crowds, food stalls and machinery.

Dog policy last checked: 13 September 2026 · from the farm's own information.

Visiting

DogsWelcome on a lead

OpeningOctober weekends and half-term week (26-30 Oct), 11am-4pm; closed Mon-Fri

ParkingFree parking with plenty of space in a modern farm yard

BookingBook online; payment for pumpkins taken at the patch

Getting there

Little Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire

The Farm Patch is in Little Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire. Tap below for turn-by-turn directions.

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Common questions

Can I take my dog to The Farm Patch?

Yes. The Farm Patch is a dog-friendly pumpkin patch in Little Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire. Dogs on leads are welcome (formerly trading as Country Pumpkins).

When is The Farm Patch open?

October weekends and half-term week (26-30 Oct), 11am-4pm; closed Mon-Fri Pumpkin season in the UK runs from late September to 31 October, so check the farm's own channels for exact dates each year.