2026 season
- Dates
- 10 Oct – 31 Oct 2026
- Opening times
- 10–11 Oct, 17–18 Oct, daily 23–31 Oct 10am–4pm
- Prices
- Free entry and parking; pumpkins £1–£15
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Things to do
- Pumpkin picking
- Facilities
- Free parking
- Basic toilets
- Pop-up café (Tasha's Tasty Treats)
- Cash and card
- What to bring
- Sturdy bag or sheet for the car boot; weather-appropriate clothing; something for muddy boots
Checked 22 October 2026 using cobbsfarmpumpkins.co.uk. Farms change plans at short notice, especially in bad weather, so check before you set off.
About Cobbs Farm
Located just outside Maldon in Essex, this family-friendly event invites you to pick your own pumpkins this half term. The Bunting family opens their working farm for a few days every year, offering a variety of pumpkins priced from £1-£12 each. All pumpkins are grown on-site, and the natural vines make for an authentic pumpkin-picking experience. Free entry and parking, no booking required. Open daily from 10 am to 4 pm, October 21st - 31st.
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