🎃 Pumpkin Picking in Hertford, Hertfordshire & Beyond 2026-Looking for the best pumpkin picking near Hertford? 🎃

Autumn is on its way, which can only mean one thing… it’s time to get your wellies ready and head out in search of the perfect pumpkin!

Whether you’re looking for a traditional pick-your-own pumpkin patch, a family Halloween day out, somewhere to take those all-important autumn photos, or a pumpkin farm with plenty of extra activities for the children, there are lots of fantastic options in and around Hertford and Hertfordshire.

We’ve rounded up some of the best places to go pumpkin picking near Hertford in 2026, including options in Hertfordshire, Essex and further afield.

🎃 Please check individual venues before travelling, as dates, prices, booking requirements and activities can change.

🎃 Pumpkin Picking Near Hertford

🎃 Foxholes Farm, Hertford
If you’re looking for pumpkin picking in Hertford itself, Foxholes Farm is one of the most local options.

17 and 18 October and 24 - 31 October 

 Enjoy the Farm Park, feed the animals, enter the Scariest Scarecrow Competition, browse the limited-stock pumpkins, enjoy barn games and let the little ones have fun in the enclosed children's play area and Indoor Play Barn.

It’s also a great choice if you want to combine your pumpkin with a wider farm visit.

📍 London Road, Hertford, SG13 7NT

👉 Check with Foxholes Farm for their latest 2026 Halloween and pumpkin-picking information before visiting.

🎃 Willows Activity Farm – Pumpkin Festival
Best for: a full family day out

Willows Activity Farm in St Albans is a brilliant option if pumpkin picking is just one part of the day you’re looking for.

The Willows Pumpkin Festival 2026 takes place on selected dates from 10th–31st October 2026, including 10th/11th, 17th/18th and 23rd–31st October.

The Pumpkin Festival includes a free pumpkin for every child, alongside the many attractions and activities available at Willows Activity Farm.

📍 Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, St Albans, AL4 0PF

🎟️ Booking is recommended link to book here.

🎃 Hatter’s Farm Pumpkin Picking - our top pick!
Best for: traditional pumpkin picking with lots of extras

Hatter’s Farm near Takeley, close to Bishop’s Stortford, is another fantastic option for families searching for pumpkin picking near Hertfordshire.

The farm grows more than 100,000 pumpkins and squash, with more than 75 varieties to choose from.

You can grab a wheelbarrow and head into the pumpkin patch to choose your own pumpkin, with plenty of photo opportunities along the way.

There are also lots of additional activities, including a hay bale maze, Bale Mountain, indoor farm play, roaming Halloween characters, food and drink and the Hatter’s Haunted Mad House.

For 2026, daytime pumpkin picking is available on selected dates throughout October, with Pumpkin Nights also taking place on selected evenings.

📍 Hatter’s Farm, Takeley, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6NP

🎟️ Booking is essential, link to book here.

🎃 Church Farm, Ardeley – Halloween Spookfest
Best for: a pumpkin-picking Halloween day out

Church Farm at Ardeley is another Hertfordshire option to add to your autumn calendar.

The farm's Halloween Spookfest runs from 24th–31st October 2026, making it a great option for October half term.

Church Farm is located near Stevenage and offers a full farm experience, making it ideal for families wanting more than simply picking a pumpkin.

📍 Church Farm, Ardeley, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7AH

🎟️ Check the farm's booking information here for the latest details about pumpkin picking and Halloween activities.

🎃 Cammas Hall Farm
Best for: a huge choice of pumpkins and an Instagram-worthy day out

Cammas Hall Farm, on the Hertfordshire/Essex border, is always a popular choice for pumpkin picking.

The farm has thousands of pumpkins and squash across around 80 varieties, including unusual varieties as well as traditional orange pumpkins.

You can pick your own pumpkin from the field or choose from the ready-picked pumpkin patch.

One of the highlights is the enormous Pumpcano, made from thousands of pumpkins, alongside Halloween experiences, a maize maze, food and seasonal entertainment.

The pumpkin patch is scheduled to run from 3rd–31st October 2026.

📍 Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, CM22 7JT

To book see here.

🎃 Capel Manor Gardens Halloween Spooktacular

Best for: A budget friendly day out that includes a FREE Pumpkin per child!

This Halloween, Capel Manor Gardens transforms into a spooktacular playground for the whole family. Explore 30-acres of haunted gardens, brave the immersive horror maze inside the Manor House, pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, get creative with creepy crafts, meet the mini zoo animals and dance the day away in the disco tent!

📍Capel Manor Gardens, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 4RQ

To book see here.

🎃 The Pop Up Farm – Hertfordshire
Best for: a proper pumpkin farm experience

The Pop Up Farm at M1 Junction 9 describes itself as Hertfordshire’s original pumpkin patch and has been growing its own pumpkins since 2017.

The family-run farm is located close to Harpenden and is easily accessible from Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.

The Pumpkin and Squash Festival 2026 tickets are now on sale, so this is definitely one to put on your autumn to-do list.

📍 M1 Junction 9, Flamstead, St Albans, AL3 8HT

🎟️ Check the website for 2026 dates, tickets and activities.

🎃 Old MacDonald's Farm, Brentwood
If you’re happy to travel a little further, Old MacDonald's Farm in Brentwood is another option for a Halloween family day out.

Their Halloween Festival runs from 17th October–1st November 2026, with Old Mac's Pumpkin Nights running on selected evenings from 24th October–1st November.

The farm combines Halloween entertainment with its usual family attractions, so it’s a good choice if you want a full day rather than just pumpkin picking.

📍 Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5AY

For full details see here.

🎃 More Pumpkin Picking Near Hertford & Hertfordshire
Other venues worth checking as their 2026 information is released include:

Pearce's Farm Shop & Café, Buntingford
Lee Valley Halloween Festival & Pumpkin Patch
Dane end
The Woodland Ranch
Appleby Street Farm
Aldenham Country Park
Tewinbury Farm
Woodside Animal Farm
Other local pick-your-own farms and pumpkin patches
We'll continue adding new pumpkin picking Hertfordshire venues and updating this guide as 2026 dates and ticket information are released.

🎃 Which Pumpkin Patch Is Best for You?

👻 Want somewhere close to Hertford?
Try Foxholes Farm or look at the options around Ware and Tewin.

🎃 Want a traditional pick-your-own pumpkin experience?
Hatter’s Farm, The Pop Up Farm, Dane End Christmas Tree Farm and Cammas Hall Farm are great places to start.

🐷 Want a full day out?
Look at Willows Activity Farm, Church Farm or Old MacDonald's Farm, where pumpkin picking forms part of a much bigger family day out.

📸 Want the best autumn photos?
Cammas Hall, Hatter’s Farm and Willows Activity Farm all offer plenty of seasonal photo opportunities.

💷 Looking for a budget-friendly option?
Check exactly what is included in the admission price before booking. Some attractions include pumpkins in the ticket price, while others charge separately for pumpkins or additional Halloween activities.

🎃 When Is the Best Time to Go Pumpkin Picking?
The main pumpkin picking season in Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas is October, with many farms opening from the beginning of the month and running through Halloween.

The October half-term is particularly popular, so weekend and half-term sessions can sell out quickly.

If you have flexibility, visiting earlier in October or on a weekday can mean fewer crowds and, in some cases, a bigger choice of pumpkins.

🎃 What Should We Wear Pumpkin Picking?
Wellies are highly recommended!

Pumpkin fields can become extremely muddy after wet weather, so leave the nice trainers at home.

We recommend:

🥾 Wellies or sturdy boots
🧥 Waterproof coat
👖 Clothes you don't mind getting muddy
🧤 Gloves if you're planning on carrying or cutting pumpkins
🧺 A bag or trolley for smaller pumpkins
📸 Your camera – because autumn pumpkin photos are practically compulsory!

Always check the individual farm's guidance before visiting.

🎃 Do You Need to Book Pumpkin Picking?
For many of the larger pumpkin farms and Halloween attractions, yes – booking in advance is strongly recommended and sometimes essential.

Some farms operate timed entry, while others allow visitors to turn up without booking.

Always check the venue's website before setting off, particularly during October half term and Halloween weekend, when popular sessions can sell out.

🎃 Pumpkin Picking Near Hertford – 2026
Whether you want to find a giant orange pumpkin, a tiny white squash, a weird and wonderful warty variety or simply enjoy a lovely autumn family day out, there are plenty of places to go pumpkin picking near Hertford and across Hertfordshire.

We'll keep this guide updated as more Hertfordshire pumpkin patches, pumpkin picking farms and Halloween events announce their 2026 dates.

🎃 Know of a pumpkin patch we've missed? Get in touch and let us know!

For even more Halloween events, October half-term activities, family days out and things to do with children in Hertford and beyond, keep checking Mum's Guide to Hertford.

Thanks for reading.

Kayleigh & The Boys

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