We have compiled a list of all the local pumpkin patches within an hour of Southend so you have all the info in one place! Many of these events must be pre-booked!

We also have our 'What's on guide' for all October Half term/Halloween events!
     

🎃Scott'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!

🎃Prittlewell 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.

🎃The 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

🎃Hurleys 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

🎃Foxes 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!!*

🎃Pumpkin 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!

🎃Farmer 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.

🎃Otto'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.

🎃Cobbs 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.

🎃Cammas 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!

🎃Hatters 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