Here are the top five places to pick pumpkins in Stafford this spooky season.

Lower Drayton Farm

Pumpkin picking is open daily until 31 October with the option to select pumpkins from the outdoor patch or indoor barn.

Friday evening sessions will take place tomorrow (23 October) and 30 October.

There is also the opportunity to pick seasonal vegetables and make use of the carving barn, meaning mess can be left at the farm.

Entry is £6 (online) and £8 (on the gate) and £10 (online) and £12 (on the gate) with a pumpkin included.

Find out more.

Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Bednall

Slots are available from Saturday (24 October) to 31 October.

A range of activities are on offer (as well as pumpkin picking) including a giant straw castle and sand pit for children, tractor rides and plenty of great photo opportunities.

The organisers said: "It's the perfect way to spend a crisp autumn day with family and friends, making memories and finding your Halloween pumpkins!"

Book tickets here.

Canalside Farm

A range of different sessions are on offer to suit different needs.

Quieter picking slots are available each day from 26th to 28th October from 9:30am-1pm.

Tickets include:

• Ghost Buster Singers from 9.45am - 4.30pm (weekends) & 5pm-8pm (Friday Nights) not weekday daytimes
• Halloween Themed Crazy Golf
• Maize Maze
• UV Maze
• Silent Disco
• Halloween Themed Games
• Lots of photo opportunities

Find out more.

Amerton Farm

Pumpkin picking launches this Saturday (24 October) at the farm.

Morning sessions are from 10:30am to 11:30am and afternoon sessions are from 2pm until 4pm.

Tickets include entry to the farm and playbarn.

Amerton Farm said: "Enjoy the autumn atmosphere at Amerton Farm.

"Whether you're looking for the perfect pumpkin for carving, a fun family day out, or some gorgeous autumn photos, Amerton Farm is the place to be!"

Find out more.

Pillaton Garden Centre

From 24 October, locals are invited to Pillaton Garden Centre's 'Pumpkin Picking and Carving' event.

Tickets are just under £10.

Pillaton Garden Centre said: "Come rain or shine, join us for a fun-filled day at the Pumpkin Patch and Carving event!

"There'll be Halloween games and competitions to get everyone in the spooky spirit.

"You can also enjoy looking around the Autumn craft fair, where local small businesses will be selling their goods."

Buy tickets here.

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