Pumpkin picking · Wickford, Essex
Hurleys Pumpkin Forest
Open until 31 Oct2026 season
- Dates
- Until 31 Oct 2026
- Opening times
- October weekends and daily from 23 Oct to 31 Oct (another banner says 21st) 9am–6pm
- Prices
- Ticket types: Main, Off-Peak, Twilight, Extra Weekend; pay for pumpkins taken and extra activities
- Booking
- Book in advance
- Things to do
- Pumpkin picking
- Family games area
- Twilight sessions
Checked 22 October 2026 using pumpkinforest.co.uk and hurleysfarm.co.uk. Farms change plans at short notice, especially in bad weather, so check before you set off.
About Hurleys Pumpkin Forest
Hurley's Pumpkin Forest is situated at their Christmas Tree Farm in Battlesbridge, Essex, conveniently accessible from Woodham Road, near the Rettendon Turnpike. To visit the pumpkin farm and patch, pre-booking is necessary, with reservations available on their website. Visitors only pay for the pumpkins they select and any optional activities they choose to enjoy during their visit.
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