SPOOKY season is upon us once again, which means it's time to go and find the perfect pumpkin.

This year we've had ideal pumpkin growing conditions, with a mixture of wet and hot weather allowing for 

Here are six of the best pumpkin patches in Hampshire.

Sunnyfields Farm

Located on Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, SO40 9FX, this pumpkin patch is popular.

Officially opening on Saturday, October 7, Sunnyfields' 'Pumpkin Time' event promises "thousands of pumpkins", photo opportunities and "new zones to discover".

You can find more information here.

Droxford Pumpkin Patch

Located at Lycroft Farm, SO22 2QQ, Droxford Pumpkin Patch has a lot to offer this year.

Officially opening on Friday, October 13, this patch has more to offer than pumpkins, this year, wand-making and potion-creation are on the itinerary, with hay bale towers and 'best pumpkin' and costume competitions, as well as the opportunity to meet the resident sheep.

You can find more information here.

Picking Patch 

Located in Fordingbridge, SP6 2HA, this pumpkin patch has a range of craft activities for families to enjoy, as well as a maize maze.

Picking Patch officially opens on Saturday, October 7.

With over 20 varieties of pumpkin waiting to be picked, and DIY photo shoot opportunities, the Picking Patch is certainly worth a visit this Halloween.

More information can be found here.

Rogate Pumpkin Patch

Located in the South Downs National Park, GU31 5EG, Rogate Pumpkin Patch has a lot on offer this year.

Officially opening on Friday, October 13, Rogate promises a "fully immersive pumpkin event".

With attractions like 'Merlin's Wood', 'Dracula's Estate' and 'Giant's Haystacks', there is plenty to keep the little ones entertained this October.

You can find more information here.

The Rotherwick Patch

Located on Frog Lane, near Hook, RG27 9BE, this relatively new pumpkin patch is in its fourth year.

Officially opening on Saturday, October 14, this patch has much to offer this year.

This dog-friendly patch offers 'puppacinos' for your furry friends to enjoy while you pick the perfect pumpkin.

Scarecrows and a vintage tractor make for an enjoyable day out.

Find out more information here.

New Forest Pumpkin Patch

Located at Strawberry Fields, Lymington, SO41 8PT, this patch is "a classic autumn experience filled with photo opportunities and the joy of selecting your very own pumpkin".

The New Forest Pumpkin Patch officially opens on Saturday, October 7, with activities like pumpkin bowling, pumpkin noughts and crosses and many more activities that are sure to keep the whole family busy.

You can find more information here.

These patches are just a few of the many that Hampshire has to offer.

Do you have a favourite pumpkin patch?

Let us know where you're heading to pick your pumpkins in the comments.