PickPumpkins

East of England · 2026 season

Pumpkin picking in Essex

12 pumpkin patches and pick-your-own farms in Essex, listed A–Z. Pumpkin season is on. Most patches stay open until 31 October, and weekends book up first.

  • Opens 24 Oct

    Barleylands' Halloween Festival 2026 runs 24 Oct–1 Nov with every child picking a pumpkin to decorate, plus a Halloween maze and shows.

    24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Booking recommended

  • Calcott Hall Farm
    Brentwood
    Opens 27 Oct

    Short pick-your-own pumpkin patch over half-term week, 27–29 October 2026, with a carving tent, face painting and treats in the new barn; no booking…

    27 Oct – 29 Oct 2026Just turn up
  • Cammas Hall Farm
    Hatfield Broad Oak
    Open since 3 Oct

    Halloween 2026 Pumpkin Patch on selected October dates from 3 October, with 80 varieties, spooky tunnels, a 'Pumpcano', and after-dark Resurrected…

    From 3 Oct 2026Book in advanceNo dogs
  • Cobbs Farm
    Goldhanger
    Open until 31 Oct

    Free-entry pick-your-own pumpkin field at Goldhanger on October weekends and daily over half-term 2026, pumpkins £1–£15, no booking needed.

    10 Oct – 31 Oct 2026Just turn upNo dogsFree entry
  • Foxes Farm Produce
    Colchester
    No pumpkin picking in 2026

    Foxes Farm Produce, established in 2007 by Guy and Emily French, is a leading pumpkin wholesale grower with farms in Essex.

  • Hasty’s Adventure Farm
    Clacton-on-Sea
    Open until 30 Oct

    Hasty's Pumpkin Week: pumpkin trail included with entry, with paid add-ons for picking a pumpkin and a full carving/potion experience.

    22 Oct – 30 Oct 2026Booking recommendedAssistance dogs only
  • Open until 31 Oct

    Hurley's Farm 'Pumpkin Forest' with thousands of pumpkins, squashes and gourds plus a family games area; 2026 tickets must be pre-booked.

    Until 31 Oct 2026Book in advance
  • Lathcoats Farm
    Galleywood
    Open since 10 Oct

    Pumpkin Festival at Lathcoats Farm with a pumpkin patch, undercover pumpkin maze, outdoor games and an optional Halloween Hunt trail.

    From 10 Oct 2026Book in advance
  • 2026 details confirmed

    Halloween Festival at Marsh Farm adventure park on October weekends and half term, with entry to the Pumpkin Village (pumpkins sold separately) plus…

    Booking recommended
  • Open until 1 Nov

    Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park runs a Halloween Festival 17 October–1 November 2026 where every paying child picks a homegrown pumpkin to take home,…

    17 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Booking recommended
  • Pumpkin Village
    Chelmsford
    Open until 1 Nov

    Seasonal pumpkin village (pre-grown pumpkins to choose, not a working PYO field) beside Marsh Farm with crafts, games, tipi cinema and evening…

    26 Sept – 1 Nov 2026Book in advanceDogs welcome

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