Darlington Baydale Pumpkin Patch opens to customers today

And as Halloween approaches, one Darlington farm has enjoyed a bumper pumpkin crop ready to be turned into spooky-faced seasonal decorations or delicious soups and stews.

Baydale Pumpkin Patch on Coniscliffe Road has got ten varieties of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes all available for picking.

Established just last year, Baydale Pumpkin Patch is a pick your own pumpkin patch located near the Broken Scar beauty spot.

And it is opening today (October 7).

Simon Walton who runs Baydale Pumpkin Patch in Darlington with a giant pumpkin they have grown Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT (Image: Sarah Caldecott)

A spokesman said: "All of our pumpkins are grown by us, here on the farm.

"We are passionate about producing quality pumpkins which have a great colour and fantastic flavour unlike the intensively grown pumpkins commonly found in supermarkets, whilst providing a pumpkin-tastic day out for all of the family."

The farm boasts a great variety of pumpkins, from traditional orange facers, to the tiny white casperitas and super tasty Crown Prince winter squashes.

Simon Walton who runs Baydale Pumpkin Patch in Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT (Image: Sarah Caldecott)

Baydale Pumpkin Patch in Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT (Image: Sarah Caldecott)

Simon Walton who runs Baydale Pumpkin Patch in Darlington with a giant pumpkin they have grown Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT (Image: Sarah Caldecott)

Daytime pumpkin picking does not require pre-booking and the opening hours for the patch are as follows: 

Friday October 7: 10am - 7pm
Saturday October 8: 10am - 4pm
Sunday October 9: 10am - 4pm

Friday October 14: 10am - 7pm
Saturday October 15: 10am - 4pm
Sunday October 16: 10am - 4pm

Friday October 21: 10am - 7pm
Saturday October 22: 10am - 4pm
Sunday October 23: 10am - 4pm

Monday October 24: 10am - 4pm
Tuesday October 25: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday October 26: 10am - 4pm
Thursday October 27: 10am - 4pm
Friday October 28: 10am - 4pm

Saturday October 29: 10am - 4pm
Sunday October 30: 10am - 4pm

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