Halloween is just around the corner and farms around Liverpool and Merseyside have been gearing up for one of their busiest times of the year.
Perfecting their autumnal crop throughout the summer, thousands of families will visit the pumpkin patches and search for the most impressive squash to carve, decorate and place outside their front door.
Increasingly popular in recent years, pumpkin picking offers the chance to snap a cute family photo and discover pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colours - perfect for a carving contest or turning into a seasonal pie.
As we approach spooky season, we have rounded up the best pumpkin picking patches and farms in and around Merseyside, guaranteed to get you in the Halloween spirit and provide fun for the whole family. So, dig out your wellies, find some Jack-o-Lantern carving inspo and get picking.
9. Claremont Farm, Wirral
Claremont Farm’s ‘pick your own pumpkins’ event runs every year, with customers just paying for what they pick. There is also a butchers, cafe and farm shop. | Claremont Farm
10. Benty Farm Tearooms, Wirral
Located in Thurstaston, Benty Farm Tearooms has a lovely pumpkin patch with lots of photo opportunities. There is no entry fee, you just pay for what you pick. Those who just want to snap some pictures are required to make a charity donation. The tearooms also offer seasonal treats like pumpkin spice lattes and spooky tiffin. | Emma Dukes