Pumpkin picking · Galleywood, Essex
Lathcoats Farm
Open since 10 Oct2026 season
- Dates
- From 10 Oct 2026
- Opening times
- Returns 10 Oct 2026; Sat 17 Oct is Apple Day (ticket includes patch) Farm Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, PYO 9am–4pm; closed Sundays
- Prices
- Combined Pumpkin Patch + Halloween Hunt ticket available (prices not captured)
- Booking
- Book in advance
- Things to do
- Pumpkin picking
- Undercover pumpkin maze
- Outdoor games
- Photo spots
- Halloween Hunt trail
- Facilities
- Farm shop
- Bee Shed coffee house
Checked 22 October 2026 using eapples.co.uk. Farms change plans at short notice, especially in bad weather, so check before you set off.
About Lathcoats Farm
Pumpkin Festival at Lathcoats Farm with a pumpkin patch, undercover pumpkin maze, outdoor games and an optional Halloween Hunt trail.
Our older description (written for a previous season)
Lathcoats Farm, currently operated by Stephen and Philip Taylor, represents four generations of fruit growers in the Taylor family. The farm, with its origins dating back to the 14th century, became part of the Taylor family legacy in 1912 when Lawrence Taylor purchased it and began cultivating fruit trees. Today, they offer a Pumpkin Festival starting on October 15th, 2023, running for two weeks, providing visitors with the opportunity to pick pumpkins, carve them, and participate in a Halloween Hunt. Additionally, PYO Apples are available during October.
More pumpkin patches near Galleywood
All farms in Essex- Hurleys Pumpkin ForestWickford, Essex7 miles 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.
- Barleylands HalloweenBillericay, Essex8 miles 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.
- Marsh Farm Halloween FestivalFerrers, Essex8 miles 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…
- Pumpkin VillageChelmsford, Essex8 miles 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…
- Calcott Hall FarmBrentwood, Essex10 miles 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…
- Old Macdonalds FarmBrentwood, Essex11 miles 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,…