Considering pumpkin picking in Essex during October to choose your perfect pumpkin for carving, there are plenty of Pumpkin Patches in Essex to choose from
So if you are wondering if there’s pumpkin picking near me, here are a few for you to check out.
I used to love going to an Essex pumpkin patch when we made a return to my childhood home.
Pumpkin Picking in Essex
Barleylands Halloween
Location : Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
🎃 👻 Join us every day from Saturday the 22nd to Sunday 30th of October for our annual Halloween Fest!
This year we have lots of fun activities planned for a hauntingly good half-term, including singing, dancing and a spellbinding story time with Witch and Cat.
There will also be pumpkin decorating – your little ones can pick a pumpkin from our paddock to decorate, ready for Halloween!
There will be a spooky walk through labyrinth, a ghostly trail, as well as all the usual farm favourites.
Please note on the 27th, 28th and 29th of October we will be closing early at 4pm for our Spooky Nights (this event requires a separate ticket for entry)
Check out all of the latest info on their facebook page
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Brokhowse Weeley Pumpkin Picking
Location : Brokhowse Farm Weeley, Thorpe Road, Weeley, CO16 9AL
PYO pumpkin & feed the animals 22-23 October 2022.
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Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Cammas Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch
Location : Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Near Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7JT
😈 Booking is now open for our spooktacular Halloween Experience & Pumpkin Patch Admission!
This year we have our biggest patch ever, with creepy props and lots of eerie interaction for you to enjoy!
On select days during the first two weeks of October we are also running Tractor & Trailer rides which will need to be booked separately.
Ticket price is for admission only and includes the following:
🎃 Entrance to our biggest pumpkin patch yet with over 40 varieties of pumpkin and squash to choose from.
🧙 Interaction with our fabulous Halloween characters.
😈 Wicked Walkway with haunting props and surprises (slightly spooky and super scary options to cater for all ages and sensibilities!).
📷 Lots of photo opportunities! We have some amazing backdrops and scenes set.
🌾 20% discount on entry to our Halloween themed Maize Maze open 10am with last entry at 3pm (7pm when the pumpkin nights are running).
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Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Cobbs Farm PYO Pumpkins
Location : Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Essex CM9 8BQ
Family-friendly event to pick your own pumpkins this half term. Based just outside Maldon in Essex.
We’re a working farm and we open our gates for a few days every year. Make this year the best Halloween ever and find your perfect pumpkins for your display and carving.
Try some tasty squashes for autumn recipes. Free entry. NO BOOKING. Free parking. Open 10-4 daily.
Check out all of the latest info on their facebook page
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Foxes Farm Pumpkin Patches
Locations : The Pumpkin Patch, Watch House Farm, Wash Road, Basildon, Essex, SS15 4ER and The Pumpkin Patch , Green Lane, Aldham (just off main road Halstead A1124) ,Colchester CO6 3PR
Our sites are located at:
🎃Colchester CO6 3PR
🎃Basildon SS15 4ER
We have a huge selection of pumpkins and squashes available direct from the field, with over 20 different varieties, shapes and sizes to choose from!!
Sorry but no dogs due to health and safety.
DATES AND TIMES (Subject to weather!)
🎃Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September and Saturday 1st, 9th October and Sunday 3rd, 10th October and everyday from 16th October and through to 31st October- the earlier you can visit the better!
🎃All 9.00am to 5.00pm
🎃 Twilight Pumpkin Picking at Colchester Pumpkin Patch- Friday 30th September and 7th October and Saturday 1st and 8th October- 6.30pm- 9.30pm
As well as the Pumpkin Patch we also have:
🎃Bale mountain and obstacles!
🎃 Field of fun area to include games such as tug of war, mini tractors, sack races etc
🎃Loads of new photo opportunities including Fergie tractor and swing!
🎃Pumpkin scavenger hunt and game
🎃 Corn Maze trail in Colchester (not in Basildon due to drought)
🎃Over 20 varieties of pumpkins and squash
🎃 Hot and cold drinks and food – (additional charge)
🎃 Bar (Colchester only) – (additional charge)
🎃 Face painting – (additional charge)
Check our website and social media for weather updates!
We cannot wait to see you!!
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Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Hasty’s Adventure Farm
Location : West Road, Clacton On sea, Essex, CO15 1AG
Come and join us at Hasty’s for our famous ‘Pumpkin Week’ 22nd-30th October.
We have a ton of family fun planned for you and the kids over Halloween 2022.
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.
There are 3 options to choose from when booking.
Option 1 – Standard entrance
Enjoy all day entrance to the farm, see our animals, play on the amazing equipment and have fun with our spooky themed mini games. There will also be various selfie areas around the farm and a toddler/child friendly Little Ghost and Pumpkin trail to complete.
Option 2 – Standard entrance plus a pumpkin to take home.
All of the above, but with entry to our Pumpkin Patch for children to choose a pumpkin to take home. Adults can accompany children into the patch with a standard ticket.
Option 3 – Premium Pumpkin Experience
A true VIP pumpkin experience! This option includes all of the Hasty’s Pumpkin Week fun, but with a more involved and personal visit. Collect your VIP wristband at reception to gain entry to the Pumpkin marquee. From here you can go into our patch and select a pumpkin. Staff will then help you scoop it out, carve a face and pop a battery tealight inside. Then it’s off to our firepit to cook yourself a s’more! Finally you will be given a activity goodie bag to take home.
Adults can accompany children into the patch with a standard ticket.
Check out all of the latest info on their facebook page
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Hatters Farm Pumpkins
Location : Hatter’s Farm, Takeley, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6NP
This year we have grown thousands of pumpkins and squash at our Pumpkin Patch for you to come and choose from. With over 50 varieties, whether you like knobbly ones, giant ones, tiny ones or colourful ones, we have it all.
As well as pumpkin picking, we have plenty of other activities from the Pumpkin Cannons to our Maize Maze. So wrap up warm and come and join in the fun!
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Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Hurleys Pumpkin Forest
Location : Battlesbridge Woodham Road (Old Road), Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7QL
Hurley’s Pumpkin Forest pumpkin patch will open again at Hurley’s Christmas Tree & Pumpkin Farm for the picking of wonderful pumpkins & squash for lots of rustic family fun.
They really hope to see you at our Hurley’s Farm this October. They will have thousands & thousands of lovely pumpkins, squashes & gourds…and a few more lovely surprises for this year!
They can’t wait to see you, your family & friends for a fun start to a Happy October & Halloween. The family farm is based in some lovely accessible Essex countryside
Check out all of the latest info on their facebook page
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Land Of the Dead Pumpkin Festival
Location : Kings Farm, Margaretting Rd, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3PJ
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting darker and the spookiest time of year is upon us once again, and what better way to spend Halloween than grabbing your friends and family and joining us in Chelmsford, Essex at the inaugural Land of the Dead event this October.
Grab your sombrero and get ready to walk through our enchanted land celebrating all things Halloween. From Pumpkin picking, an array of Mexican themed areas such as Koko’s Big Top Circus, fantastic Funfair Fiesta plus a Mexican themed bar and street food stalls. We have everything you need for a wicked night
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Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Lathcoats Farm
Location : Beehive Ln, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 8LX
Visit us to PYO Pumpkins, carve your own pumpkin (and leave the mess with us) or take part in our Halloween Hunt. We are also running PYO Apples during October – check our PYO Apples page before you visit.
Booking is required for:
PYO Pumpkins, Pumpkin Carving, Access to Outdoor Games
Booking is not required for:
Halloween Hunt (subject to availability), PYO Apples, Farm Shop, Cafe
*Please note on Saturday 22nd October 2022 you will require a ticket for Lathcoats Farm Apple Day 2022 to access the farm.
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Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Marsh Farm Halloween Festival
Location : Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham, Ferrers, CM3 5WP
Enjoy a SPOOKtacular day out of Halloween fun including…
🧟 Spooky Walkaround Entertainment 🎶 Glastokids Spooky Show
🎃 Free Pumpkin to the value of £3 per full paying child 👻 Children’s Trick or Treat Hunt 🕺 Witches Wiggle Disco 🚂 Ride the Train ⛱️ Sand Pit Fun 🤪 Adventure Play⛳ Crazy Golf 🐷 Adorable Animals 🎠 Carousel, Tea Cup and Galloper* Rides 🍔 Restaurant & Takeaway Food and Drink 🤪 Outdoor Play 🏰 Bouncy Pillows 😀 Soft Play. And so much more!
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Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
After you’ve finished having fun at the Farm Park, head over to…….
Pumpkin Picking Village
Location : Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham, Ferrers, CM3 5WP
Visit Essex’ premium pumpkin picking village & Halloween shopping experience – next door to Marsh Farm in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.
We’ve gone Pumpkin Picking Mad! We have more varieties of Pumpkins, Gords and Squashes than you ever knew existed. Enjoy a visit to the Pumpkin Village from the 6th October 2022, free parking available.
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Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Mersea Boating Lake Pumpkin Patch
Location : Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, CO5 8SX
PUMPKIN PATCH TRAIL 
Bring your wellies wrap up warm and join us for a pumpkin adventure!
Follow our trail around the lake through the pumpkin trail and solve the clues for your yummy reward 
Stop by Lucky Ducky’s pond for a spot of pond dipping and take home your very own pet duck (don’t worry parents it’s only a rubber ducky!)
Head into The Slump Inn time to get messy and decorate your own pumpkin necklace
When you have completed the challenges head over to Mumma Pumpkin’s kitchen where you can decorate yourself a yummy pumpkin cookie to eat or take home
Every ticket includes entry, parking, a pumpkin of your choice, a rubber ducky, a necklace you make and a cookie to decorate and take home not forgetting your certificate on completion of your pumpkin adventure
The cafe will be open serving a range of refreshments 
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Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Old Macdonalds Farm
Location : Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5AY
Check out all of the latest info on their facebook page
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Wild Forest Pumpkin Patch
Location : Parsonage Farm, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0LA
You’re in for a real treat this Halloween
Pick your own pumpkin grown on the Nuclear Races Farm
Prize for best costume at each session
90 minutes of obstacle fun & #lovemud feet guaranteed
Family session available at the weekend.
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Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Just over the border, but certainly near enough to visit…..
Pumpkin Jims
Location : Grange Road, Ickleton, Saffron Walden, CB10 1TA
Visit Pumpkin Jim at his patch in Ickleton, Cambridge, for a fun day out for the entire family.
You can spend the day picking your own pumpkins, digging for spuds, picking wild flowers and sampling delicious food from local food trucks.
We are open during October half term for the build up to Halloween.
Check out all of the latest info on their facebook page
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Living in East Anglia, we are fortunate to have lots of choices for pumpkin patches, if you are not so lucky, don’t worry I have the Ultimate Pumpkin Picking post, which covers the entire country, or if you are fairly local you might want to check out Norfolk Pumpkin Patches or Pumpkin Patches in Suffolk