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Updated 22/09/25
All information correct at time of publishing. Tickets WILL SELL OUT!
It's that time of year again when we want to go on the hunt for some pumpkins. We love doing this and last year ended up with a wheelbarrow full! As is the norm these days, most venues are asking people to pre book. Click the links below to make your booking.
Don't forget there are a lot of other Halloween themed activities on at this time of the year. Check out our what's on page here.
This list will be updated regularly as details are made available - keep checking if your favourite venue hasn't been added yet!
PYO at Hatter's Farm - Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6NP
Open 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 23rd - 31st October
Daytime and twilight sessions available. With over 75 varieties, whether you like knobbly ones, giant ones, tiny ones or colourful ones, Hatter's have it all. As well as pumpkin picking, there are plenty of other activities from the Pumpkin Cannons to the Maize Maze and Bale Kingdom to Hatters Mad House. Some activities have an additional charge - Maize Maze - £3 per person (U3s do not require ticket), Pumpkin Cannon - £2.50 for 1 shot or 3 shots for £7, Face Painting - prices vary, Pumpkins starting at £1
*Pumpkin Nights 18th, 19th, 24th - 31st October
Pumpkin Patch at Foxes Farm - Green Lane, Aldham, Colchester CO6 3PR; Watch House Farm, Wash Road, Basildon SS15 4ER
Open 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th - 31st October
Opening Times: 9am- 5pm (last entry 4pm)
This autumn is a once only 10 year celebration at the original pick your own pumpkin patch. Since 2015, families have come for big days out, fresh air and wheelbarrows full of pumpkins. This season is limited edition so don’t miss your chance to be part of it - watch out for the once in a lifetime PINK PUMPKIN Patch! Thousands of pick your own pumpkins and squash directly from the field. Refreshments- yummy hot chocolates and ice cream from our very own Fox Box and beastly burgers and spooky sausages from local farm Ragmarsh. Picnic area provided. Licensed bar for mulled cider, pumpkin beer, prosecco and more! Pumpkin corn trail. Lots of fun for Children Bring your camera for all the amazing photo opportunities including Old American Truck, Fergie Tractor, Bale Sofas, love seat and more!!
Tickets from £7 (Basildon) £9 (Colchester)per person. Family group tickets available from £30
*Pumpkin Nights - 18th, 24th, 25th (Adults only night), 30th 31st. Tickets from £10
Hurleys Pumpkin Forest - Battlesbridge Woodham Road (Old Road), Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7QL
Open 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 23rd - 31st October 2025. 9am - 6pm
A range of tickets and ticket prices including off peak, early bird and twilight tickets. As always lots of great activities to keep everyone busy and having fun. Witches Welly Wanging, Pumpkin Bowling, Precious Ring Swing, Witches Maze and Pumpkin WizzBee and more. Thousands of different shapes and sizes of pumpkins and gourds and lots of Insta friendly photo opportunities.
Tickets are from £4 per person or £16 for a family of 4. Babies under 12 months are free.
Pumpkin Village - Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5WP
Open 26th September - 31st October
There are a range of tickets available including daytime, twilight, dog friendly and SEND sessions. Visit includes the pumpkin picking patch, Halloween photo-ops, haunting Halloween shop, fang-tastic food & drink, spooky squash picking and free parking. Your ticket does not include access to Marsh Farm and does not include a pumpkin.
Tickets are from £2.99 - £5.99 per person, babies under 6 months free.
Cammas Hall Farm - Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Near Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 7JT
Open from 4th & 5th, 10th - 12th, 16th - 19th, 21st - 31st October
This year's Halloween Pumpkin Patch is bigger, better and has even more surprises than ever before! 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight. The world's only erupting Pumpcano - a sight you won't want to miss! Their mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return this year. Meet enchanting Halloween characters, explore the Wicked Walkway filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages, dare to enter the Terror Tunnel (Recommended for ages 12 and up) Lots of photo opportunities and more. SEND sessions available.
Tickets start from £6.95
*Pumpkin Nights - 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, 31st October - See website for the 'Dead Legends' lineup!
Lathcoats Farm - Beehive Lane, Galleywood, CM2 8LX
Open 11th, 13th, 15th &16th, 18th (as part of Apple Day), 21st, 23rd & 24th, 27th - 31st Oct
The pumpkin patch will have lots of sizes and varieties for you to choose from but please bear in mind towards the end of the Pumpkin Festival the choice in size and variety will become limited. is There a small undercover pumpkin patch, outdoor games and plenty of photo opportunities too! Make sure you book onto the Halloween Hunt as well for lots more fun, it includes access to the trail, an activity booklet, pencil and festive prize! During your visit pop by the orchards and pick your own apples too (no additional booking needed)! **Please note on 18th October 2025 is the annual open day, 'Apple Day'. The pumpkin patch is included as part of this day and therefore only an Apple Day Ticket is needed.
Tickets are £4.72 each including booking fee and £2 of this goes towards the cost of your pumpkin.
Hasty's Adventure Farm - West Road, Clacton On sea CO15 1AG
Open 18 & 19th, 22nd - 31st October
The kids will love following the child-friendly Happy Ghost Trail, taking photos in the Pumpkin Selfie Areas and all the many other activities that add up to a whole day of fun for the family. Ticket includes all day entry to the farm. There are 3 options to choose from when booking so check which suits you and your family before you book.
Tickets start from £7.45
Willows Activity Farm Pumpkin Festival - London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 0PF
Open 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 24th - 31st October
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto.
Tickets from £19.95
Scotts Pumpkin Barn - Southend SS4 1LQ
Open every day in October (garden centre opening hours apply)
Indoor Pumpkin Barn and outdoor pumpkin patch available. There is also a brand new outdoor pumpkin patch area to explore! There is free parking, disabled access and a cafe on site. Please note the cafe does get really busy at peak times. If you want even more spooky fun watch out for the Halloween VR Ride, Spooky Twilight Nights & Halloween Afternoon Tea all available to book. Perfect for rainy days as most of the activities are under cover. SEND sessions are also available twice per week.
Tickets from £7.50 per person with under 2s going free.
Farmer Scott's Pumpkin Patch - Coxtie Green Road, South Weald, CM14 5RH
Open weekends in October and daily during October half term
Ticket includes entry, car parking and any size pumpkin. Pet friendly and photo opportunities in the stunning Essex countryside.
Cost from £10
The Green Barn Pumpkin Field - North Benfleet Hall Farm Hall Road, Basildon, SS12 9JR
Open 28th & 29th Sept, 5th & 6th, 12th & 13th, 19th & 20th
So much more than simply picking your own pumpkin! Any size and your choice of pumpkin from our field is included, one per person. Your pumpkin, maize maze, live actors, tractor rides and entry to the haunted barn are all included in your ticket price as is parking! Live actors and stilt walkers, everyday to give you a spooktacular experience, a spooky maize maze (included), amazing props and photo opportunities, access our 25 acres of pumpkin fields, tractor ride on the 'Pumpkin Express' taking you on a trip around the pumpkin fields, friendly cows and goats will be there to say 'hi!' Access to the haunted barn (refreshments, bar, decorations and seating), marshmallow toasting (extra), food, drink and the infamous Poison Bar, face painting (extra) & free parking.
Tickets from £9.39 each
