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πScott's of Southend pumpkin barn (Southend Garden Centre, Southend, SS4 1LQ)
Weekdays: Online £7.50pp | On the door £7.50pp (Babies in arms go free)
Weekends & Half Term: Online £10 | On the door £15 (Babies in arms go free)
From 1st - 31st October, visit Scott's of Southend indoor and outdoor pumpkin picking barn. It's weather proof and totally accessible and this year they not only have an outdoor pumpkin patch to explore but 3 highland cows to meet! PLUS take away one free medium pumpkin per person and get access to the spooky maize maze. - Scott's also have lots of other events including a Halloween VR ride, as well as spooky twilight nights and a Halloween afternoon tea!
πPrittlewell Priory Pumpkin Patch Prittlewell Priory, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6NB
Sat 25th & Sun 26th October. £7.75 - £9.38pp (Under 3's FREE) For one weekend only, Prittlewell Priory's lawn has been transformed into a pumpkin patch, just in time for Halloween! Get into the autumnal spirit and pop along to choose a pumpkin to take home with you, meet some furry farmyard friends in Stanton's Farm's visiting petting zoo and enjoy other family friendly seasonal activities with face painting, crafting, games, Halloween potion making and a children's trail.
πThe Green Barn Farm Shop (Off A130 North bound, North Benfleet Hall Fishery, SS12 9JR)
Opening from 4th October every weekend until October half term, then open every day. Prices vary from £9.39 per child, £13.04 adults and £40.69 for a family of 4 (Under 1's free) This event is so much more than simply picking your own pumpkin! ANY size and your choice of pumpkin from the field is included, one per person! NO HIDDEN EXTRAS- your pumpkin, maize maze, live actors, tractor rides and entry to the haunted barn are all included in your ticket price as is parking! A spooky maize maze (included) Amazing props and photo opportunities.
Access our 25 acres of pumpkin fields, where we have grown them especially for you to pick. Tractor ride on our Pumpkin Express' taking you on a trip around the pumpkin fields Our 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 our infamous Poison Bar. Face painting (extra) Free parking
πHurleys Pumpkin Forest (Battlesbridge, Woodham Road (Old Road), Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7QL) 21 mins from Southend
October Weekends & Daily 23rd to 31st Oct. Early bird tickets £4-£6 depending on when you visit. £12-£20 for a family of 4)
As well as picking the thousands of pumpkins, squashes and gourds, there are lots of activities and fun photo opportunities including Precious ring swing, Witches Maze, pumpkin Bowling, Pumpkin Wizzbee and Wizards Welly Wanging
πFoxes Farm Produce (Watch House Farm, Wash Road, Basildon, SS15 4ER. Bus route 9 and 100) 25 mins from Southend
Tickets off peak £4.50pp or peak £5pp (Free under 1's) or £20.50 - £25.50 for four tickets.
Open 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th - 31st October. Along with pumpkin picking, you will find pumpkin corn trail, giant sandpit, mini tractors, hula hoops, football goals, sack racing, bale mountains and lots of fun farm obstacles. Refreshments and picnic area available - *It does get pretty muddy!!*
πPumpkin Festival at Lathcoats Farm? (Beehive Lane, Chelmsford CM2 8LX) 30 mins from Southend
£4.72 entry for both adults and children which will take £2 off each pumpkin you purchase. Babies in arms do not require a ticket
Starts on 11th October until end of half term. PYO pumpkin patch, they will also have an 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 sheet, pencil and delicious prize!
πFarmer Scott's Pumpkin Forest (Chequers Rd, Brentwood CM14 5RB) 42 mins from Southend
Open every weekend and during half term in October. Tickets £10pp or £15pp on the door(under 3's free) includes entry, car parking, a standard size pumpkin OR hot drink and access to our spooky maize maze! A 35 acre pumpkin patch with fun photo stations, farming props and natural play area. This year you'll find a brand-new, huge indoor Pumpkin Barn filled with spooky themed displays, photo station & gift shop.
πOtto's Pumpkin Patch (Long Green, Cressing, Braintree, CM77 8DL) 45 mins from Southend
£6.29 adults, £3.14 children, Under 2's Free
Running from 4th October - 31st October on weekends only and then every day through half term. Not Just Pumpkin Picking…
Otto’s Pumpkin patch has other delights in store: Decorated faraway forest with a fun quiz, Games area, Giant art board, The Pumpkin House, Otto’s Den, The Pumpkin Tree, Hot and cold refreshments available, picnics are also welcome and lots and lots of stunning photo opportunities.
πCobbs Farm (Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, CM9 8BQ) 45 mins from Southend
FREE entry, FREE parking
11th October - 31st October 2024 weekends until half term . A working farm who opens their gates for a few days every year. Various pumpkins grown on site! No need to book. Pop up cafe, ice-cream shop on selected days and play area.
πCammas Hall Farm? (Needham Green, Bishop's Stortford CM22 7JT) 52 mins from Southend
From £6.95-£9.95 per person (Under 2's free)
Open from 4th October to 31st October on various dates - Get ready for our 2025 Halloween Pumpkin Patch, now bigger and bursting with even more surprises! Explore spooky tunnels, meet enchanting Halloween characters and don't miss the world’s only giant erupting Pumpcano!. Our mammouth pumpkin mosaic will also return for 2025
And that’s not all—indulge in delicious seasonal snacks and pick from an incredible selection of 50 varieties of pumpkins squash!
πHatters Farm (Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6NP) 55 mins from Southend
Entry £4-6.00 Under 2's Free
Join us this October for an incredible Pumpkin Picking experience. Prices start at £4 per person, and are £6 per person on peak days.
Here is a list of what's included in your ticket: Hatter's Haunted Mad House, Live Roaming Actors, Hay Bale Maze, Bale Mountain, Farm Play Area, Amazing Photo Opportunities - Pumpkin Wonderland, Free Car Parking
Additional Charges:
- 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
Nordic Christmas Market
(FREE)
26th September
- 24th December
View Garden Centre, Rayleigh, Wickford
Cobbs Farm Pumpkin Patch
11th October
- 31st October
Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Maldon
Halloween Fun Park
(FREE)
24th October
- 2nd November
Destination Lakeside, Thurrock
Halloween Festival at Hopefield
25th October
- 2nd November
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
The secret life of pumpkins
25th October
- 2nd November
RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford
Halloween Festival 2025
25th October
- 2nd November
Old Macdonalds Farm, Weald Road
Kids Halloween Festival - Lee Valley Farm
25th October
- 31st October
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Halloween Special at Audley End Miniature Railway
25th October
- 2nd November
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden
Halloween at Barleylands – A Spooktacular Day Out for the Whole Famil
25th October
- 2nd November
Barleylands Farm Park & The Village, Billericay
Scarecrow Trail
25th October
- 3rd November
Streets around, Severn Dr, Upminster
The big egg hunt 2025 at Belchamps
27th October
- 31st October
Belchamps Scout Centre, Hockley
Halloween at Kids Kingdom
27th October
- 31st October
Kids Kingdom, Southend-On-Sea
Fright fantastic at Adventure Island
27th October
- 31st October
Adventure Island, Southend
Stick Man
31st October
- 2nd November
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
Fancy dress party
(FREE)
31st October
The Meadowlark Pub, Shoeburyness
Creepy Animal Encounters with Eden Oasis
31st October
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Halloween stories and spooky activities
(FREE)
31st October
Kent Elms Library, Leigh-on-Sea
Halloween party
31st October
Trust Links Westcliff, West
Halloween party at Rollacity - Under 18's
31st October
Rollacity, Rochford
Trust Link Forest School Halloween Party
31st October
Trust Links Westcliff, Westcliff on Sea
All Hallows Eve Treat or Treat
(FREE)
31st October
Holy Trinity Southchurch, Southchurch Boulevard
Southend FREE Fireworks
(FREE)
1st November
Southend Seafront, Southend On Sea
Legoclub Leigh - Horrible Histories
1st November
Christ Church, Leigh-on-Sea
Halloween party at Rollacity - Family party
1st November
Rollacity, Rochford
Halloween at Kids Kingdom
27th October
- 31st October
Kids Kingdom, Southend-On-Sea
Fright fantastic at Adventure Island
27th October
- 31st October
Adventure Island, Southend
Fancy dress party
(FREE)
31st October
The Meadowlark Pub, Shoeburyness
Halloween stories and spooky activities
(FREE)
31st October
Kent Elms Library, Leigh-on-Sea
Trust Link Forest School Halloween Party
31st October
Trust Links Westcliff, Westcliff on Sea
Southend FREE Fireworks
(FREE)
1st November
Southend Seafront, Southend On Sea
Legoclub Leigh - Horrible Histories
1st November
Christ Church, Leigh-on-Sea
Southend FREE Fireworks
(FREE)
8th November
Southend Seafront, Southend On Sea
Southend FREE Fireworks
(FREE)
15th November
Southend Seafront, Southend On Sea
ForestTots: Secret Garden
22nd November
Do It Like A Mother, Westcliff on sea
Festive Family Fair
(FREE)
22nd November
Belfairs Methodist Church Hall, Leigh on sea
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