PickPumpkins

2026 season

Pumpkin picking near Chelmsford

11 pumpkin patches within 25 miles of central Chelmsford, nearest first. Distances are as the crow flies. Pumpkin season is on. Most patches stay open until 31 October, and weekends book up first.

  • Lathcoats Farm
    Galleywood, Essex
    2 miles 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
  • Hurleys Pumpkin Forest
    Wickford, Essex
    8 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.

    Until 31 Oct 2026Book in advance
  • 9 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…

    Booking recommended
  • Pumpkin Village
    Chelmsford, Essex
    9 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…

    26 Sept – 1 Nov 2026Book in advanceDogs welcome
  • Barleylands Halloween
    Billericay, Essex
    9 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.

    24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Booking recommended
  • Calcott Hall Farm
    Brentwood, Essex
    11 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…

    27 Oct – 29 Oct 2026Just turn up
  • Cammas Hall Farm
    Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex
    11 miles 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
  • Old Macdonalds Farm
    Brentwood, Essex
    12 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,…

    17 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Booking recommended
  • Cobbs Farm
    Goldhanger, Essex
    12 miles 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, Essex
    18 miles 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.

  • Beluncle Farm PYO Pumpkins
    Rochester, Kent
    21 miles Open until 31 Oct

    PYO Pumpkins at Beluncle Farm, Hoo, opens for its 17th year on 10 October 2026, with per-car tickets booked through Ticket Source.

    10 Oct – 31 Oct 2026Book in advanceNo dogs

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