Halloween is nearly upon us which means it's time to go pumpkin picking in Ayrshire.

The region is home to dozens of pumpkin patches with these welcoming thousands of visitors every year.

If you're looking to snag yourself a pumpkin or two but don't know where to go, we have you covered.

The best pumpkin-picking patches to visit in Ayrshire before Halloween

Here are some of the best pumpkin patches to visit across Ayrshire ahead of Halloween.

Dowhill Farm

Location: Girvan, KA26 9JP

Available dates: October 12 to October 20 between 10:30am and 4pm

Rating: 4.2 out of 63 reviews

One visitor said: "Dowhill Farm Shop is an absolute jewel in the crown of South Ayrshire. The staff are always so friendly to us and helpful whenever we shop for fresh farm produce."

Heads of Ayr Farm Park

Location: Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LD

Available dates: October 12 to October 27

Rating: 4.7 out of 3.8k reviews

One visitor said: "Fun day out for the kids! Would recommend booking before going as it sells out, especially on event days!"

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The Manor House (Limited availability)

Location: 25 Snowdon Terrace, Seamill

Available dates: October 14 to October 20 and October 25 to October 26

Rating: 5 out of 37 reviews.

One visitor said: "Wonderful house, owned by wonderful people. We’ve been every year for the past few years at Christmas and Halloween."

Geilsland Estate

Location: Geilsland Estate, Geilsland Rd, Beith KA15 1HD

Available dates: October 19 and October 20

Rating: 4.5 out of 135 reviews

One visitor said: "Lovely area to go for a walk, rolling fields surrounding make for a really enjoyable day."

Some of these events may sell out throughout the month, so be quick!