Charlotte’s Pompoenen in IJzendijke is a pick-your-own pumpkin farm with over 400 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, ornamental cucumbers, peppers and aubergines. The main season runs from 1 September to 31 October. During this time, visitors can walk the pumpkin trail, which is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10.00 to 17.00, and on Sundays from 13.00 to 17.00.

You pick your own pumpkins and other produce directly from the fields. The farm also has a shop selling pumpkin-based products such as liqueur, jam, syrup, beer and juice, as well as dried flowers and seasonal plants like geraniums, bedding plants and strawberries outside the pumpkin season. There is no entry fee for the fields or shop.

The farm offers guided tours of the pumpkin fields and greenhouses, where Charlotte explains how the plants grow and how to use pumpkins in cooking. Tours can be combined with coffee and homemade pumpkin cake, a tasting of pumpkin products, or a workshop. Group tours and workshops must be booked in advance.

Workshops include flower arranging, pumpkin carving, and crafting with dried flowers and gourds. Special activities for children, such as Halloween-themed pumpkin carving and games, take place during the autumn holidays. The farm is wheelchair accessible.

What visitors say

Visitors come for the pumpkins, especially in autumn when the fields are full of varieties—some for eating, many for decorating. The farm is small but well-organised, with clear paths and a relaxed pace. Most people pick their own, though a few mention the owner stepping in to help if needed. Prices are fair, and the selection is large, with pumpkins, dried flowers, and seasonal decorations in the shop.

The high tea in the greenhouse gets consistent praise for its setting and the pumpkin-themed dishes. Workshops—making wreaths, lamps, or autumn arrangements—are a highlight for families and groups, with the owner taking time to guide everyone. Children enjoy the pumpkin trail and the chance to see how the crops grow.

A few visitors note that coffee is served in disposable cups, which feels out of place for the price. Otherwise, the staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable, happy to explain how to dry pumpkins or choose the right one for a project. The farm is quiet outside pumpkin season, but in September and October it’s busy, with a steady stream of repeat visitors.

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Charlotte's Pompoenen