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Canalside Farm Welcome to Canalside Farm, Shop and Cafe located outside Stafford, UK in the village of Great Haywood. Please click on the map above for directions to us
(1972)

We are a family run Pick Your Own Farm, Shop and Cafe located at the side of the Trent and Mersey Canal in Great Haywood - a beautiful part of Staffordshire. We are committed to sourcing high quality, food and drink from farms and producers within a 30 mile radius of our home, whilst continuing to produce our own fruit, garden vegetables and bedding plants right here on the Farm. Open all year round, our Farm Shop offers a wide range of tasty products for all dietary needs; our Cafe serves home cooked seasonal meals from 'field to plate; our seasonal Plant Centre sells beautiful plants and hanging baskets lovingly nurtured in our own glass house; and we offer 'Pick Your Own' strawberries, raspberries and blackberries during summertime and pumpkins for Halloween! We have some lovely walks and cycle rides which start and finish on our farm, plus host a range of family events throughout the year from murder mystery suppers to creative nature based workshops.

19/10/2026

🎃 MORE PUMPKIN PICKING TICKETS ADDED 🎃

We have just done a pumpkin count this morning after a super busy weekend & discovered that we have more pumpkins left in the patch than we thought we would!

Which means we are pleased to announce that we have now added additional tickets on to our previously sold out sessions for this weekend!

So you have been trying to book tickets, this is your sign 🎃

With so many different beautiful varieties to choose from, which will you choose?

Link to book https://www.canalsidefarm.co.uk/whats-on/pumpkin-picking-2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO CANALSIDE FARM🎄The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and we’re getting...
17/10/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO CANALSIDE FARM🎄

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and we’re getting ready for a magical festive season here at Canalside Farm.
From beautiful Christmas markets and freshly cut Christmas trees to creative workshops and magical moments with Santa, there’s so much to look forward to

🍴Our Christmas Online Food Ordering is now OPEN 🍴

🎁 21st & 22nd November – Christmas Market on the Farm
Join us in our beautiful Glasshouse for a festive browse, discover lovely gifts and get into the Christmas spirit. Best of all, entry is FREE!

🌿 27th November – 6th December – Christmas Wreath-Making Workshops
Get creative with talented local florist Sarah Plant and make your very own beautiful Christmas wreath.

🎨 27th November – Festive Watercolour Greeting Card Workshop
Join local artist Debbie for a creative evening, learn to paint your own beautiful festive greeting cards.

🌲 28th November – 13th December – Our Christmas Tree Forest Returns!
Step into our magical Glasshouse, filled with the gorgeous scent of fresh pine and rows of beautiful, freshly cut Christmas trees. Find the perfect tree to bring the magic into your home.

🎅🏼 11th–23rd December – Breakfast & Tea Time with Santa
Make magical memories with the little ones over a cosy breakfast or tea with Santa.

🎄 5th-6th and 12th & 13th December – Mini Christmas Market Weekends
Our very first cosy mini Christmas markets will take place alongside our Christmas Tree Forest, making the perfect excuse for a winter visit and a little Christmas shopping.

And of course, you can make a day of it with a wander around our Farm Shop, delicious seasonal treats from our Café and plenty of festive inspiration for your own Christmas gatherings.

🎟️ Some events require advance booking, so make sure you plan ahead!
✨Discover all the dates, details, online shop and booking information on our website...

Food worth gathering for. Memories worth making.

🎃 SOLD OUT THIS WEEKEND! 🎃Wow! As always a huge thank you for the amazing response to our Pumpkin Picking Experience her...
17/10/2026

🎃 SOLD OUT THIS WEEKEND! 🎃

Wow! As always a huge thank you for the amazing response to our Pumpkin Picking Experience here at Canalside Farm.

Our sessions for this weekend are now completely SOLD OUT and we can’t wait to welcome everyone who’s booked in for some autumnal fun! 🎃✨

Missed out this weekend? Don’t worry, there’s still time to join us! 👇

Tickets are still available for:
🎃Next weekend’s pumpkin picking sessions
🌙 Our magical Friday evening sessions
🍂 Selected daytime sessions during half term

From finding your perfect pumpkin to enjoying all the autumnal treats and activities, there’s plenty of spooky-season magic waiting for you at the farm!

🎟️ Book your tickets now before they’re gone!

We’re looking forward to welcoming you all to Canalside Farm for a wonderful pumpkin-picking season! 🧡

16/10/2026
🎄CHRISTMAS IS COMING… AND OUR ONLINE FOOD SHOP IS NOW OPEN! 🎄Make this Christmas extra special with a little help from y...
13/10/2026

🎄CHRISTMAS IS COMING… AND OUR ONLINE FOOD SHOP IS NOW OPEN! 🎄

Make this Christmas extra special with a little help from your friends here at Canalside Farm!

As of right now you can book your Christmas collection slot and start filling your basket with all your festive favourites from the comfort of your own home!

From our fresh butchery & delicious deli delights, to freshly baked treats & Christmas goodies from across the Farm Shop floor, we’ve got everything you need to make your festive table truly special.

Whether you’re planning the perfect Christmas dinner, stocking up on seasonal treats or searching for those extraspecial touches, let us help make your Christmas delicious!

We even have your gifting covered, with some beautiful hampers ready made and perfectly wrapped for your loved ones to receive.

🎁 Book your date & time slot. Choose your favourites. Let the festivities begin!
🛍️ Shop online now: https://www.canalsidefarm.co.uk/shop

🕷️ SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES… TO THE CAFÉ! 🕷️Little monsters (and big ones too!) are in for a treat at our Café th...
11/10/2026

🕷️ SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES… TO THE CAFÉ! 🕷️

Little monsters (and big ones too!) are in for a treat at our Café this Halloween!

We’ve been brewing up some deliciously spooky goodies for your next visit…

🍪 Halloween kids’ biscuits – frightfully good fun for little hands!
🧁 Boo Cookie cups – the perfect sweet treat to brighten up your autumn day.
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💜 Witches’ Potion Milk – a magical purple & green sips that are almost too good to be spooky!

Whether you’re refuelling after pumpkin picking or just popping in for a little Halloween magic, come and see what’s brewing in our café.

Who’s brave enough to try the little Witches’ Potion? 🧙‍♀️💜

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👻PUMPKIN SPICE & ALL THINGS NICE! 👻Pumpkin picking season gets into full swing at Canalside Farm this weekend, and we’re...
10/10/2026

👻PUMPKIN SPICE & ALL THINGS NICE! 👻

Pumpkin picking season gets into full swing at Canalside Farm this weekend, and we’re getting into the Halloween spirit with a whole host of spooky sweet treats! 🧡

Whether you’re heading to the pumpkin patch or simply popping in for a little autumn adventure, we’ve got plenty to tempt your taste buds…

🍦 Halloween-inspired ice cream
🎃 Delicious pumpkin brownies
🍩 Spooky seasonal doughnuts
🍫 And plenty more sweet treats to make your visit extra special!

Make a day of it, pick your perfect pumpkin and treat yourself to something delicious along the way. Because pumpkin picking is even better with a little something sweet!

🎃Grab your tickets from our website, link in our bio! 🎃

10/10/2026

🎃 WHAT A FRIDAY NIGHT! THANK YOU! 🎃

What a wonderful start to our Friday evening pumpkin picking sessions at Canalside Farm!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night, explored our pumpkin patch, enjoyed the street food, soaked up the Halloween atmosphere and helped make our very first late-night opening so special!

We loved seeing so many happy faces, fabulous costumes and families making magical autumn memories together. And of course, a big thank you to our very own amazing team of Ghostbusters for really helping bring the Halloween magic to life!

This really is just the beginning, our Friday evenings and weekends out on the Farm are now both in full swing, and we can’t wait to welcome even more of you over the coming weeks!

Join us this weekend we still have tickets- book via the what’s on page of our website.

& LETS DO IT AGAIN NEXT FRIDAY TOO- Be sure to get your tickets before we sell out, our Friday nights are very popular!…

📸 & Don’t forget to tag us in your pumpkin patch pics!

09/10/2026

🎃 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT… OUR FIRST LATE-NIGHT PUMPKIN PICKING IS HERE! 🎃

Who’s ready for a little Halloween magic after dark?

Join us TONIGHT for our very first late-night pumpkin picking session of the season, and we’ve got some extra treats in store!

🎃 Pick your perfect pumpkin in our atmospheric pumpkin patch
👻 Meet the UK Ghostbusters Live and get a glimpse of the genuine Ghostbusters Ecto-1! 🚨
🍔 Enjoy delicious street food from our fantastic vendors
🔥 Gather around the fire pits and soak up those cosy autumn evenings
🌽 Explore our maize maze and enjoy all the Halloween fun!

JUST COMING FOR TEA? NO PUMPKIN-PICKING TICKET NEEDED!
That’s right! If you fancy joining us for the street food and evening atmosphere without visiting the pumpkin patch, you’re very welcome to come along for something delicious to eat.

Gather your family and friends, wrap up warm and come and make some magical autumn memories with us!

🎃 Pumpkin picking and late-night event information: https://www.canalsidefarm.co.uk/whats-on/pumpkin-picking-2026 or head to the link in our bio

Who’s joining us tonight? 👻

AutumnNights

🎃THE PUMPKIN PATCH IS ABOUT TO GET A WHOLE LOT SPOOKIER🎃Our quieter pumpkin picking sessions have been the perfect littl...
07/10/2026

🎃THE PUMPKIN PATCH IS ABOUT TO GET A WHOLE LOT SPOOKIER🎃

Our quieter pumpkin picking sessions have been the perfect little taste of autumn so far… but from THIS FRIDAY EVENING, Pumpkin Picking at Canalside really gets into full swing! 👻🎃

Get ready for an evening of full-on Halloween fun at the farm…

🎃 Pick your perfect pumpkin from our patch
👻 Meet the Ghostbusters
🚘 Get a photo with the incredible Ghostbusters Ecto-1
🎶 Enjoy live Ghostbusters Performances
🌀 Take on our UV Maze & Silent Disco
🌽 Get lost in the Maize Maze
⛳ Have a go at our Halloween Crazy Golf
🔥 Toast marshmallows
🍔 Tuck into delicious street food
📸 And, of course, take ALL the spooky autumn photos you can!

And with over 10,000 pumpkins in all shapes, sizes and colours, there really is a pumpkin waiting for everyone. 🎃

🌙 Friday nights are our Late Night Pumpkin Picking sessions — perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit as the sun goes down and the lights come on!

All our Friday Night sessions will have the added option of some delicious, freshly cooked street food from some very well known street foodie locals! YUM. There is no need to book tickets to enjoy dinner at Canalside Farm on our spooky Friday evenings...

📅 Pumpkin Picking runs throughout October, including weekends and selected Half Term dates.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — book your session here via the link in our bio Or heading to our website...

Bring your wellies, bring the family… and prepare to get spooky.

Address

Mill Lane, Great Haywood
Stafford
ST180RQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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