PickPumpkins

Pumpkin picking · Chelmsford, Essex

Pumpkin Village

Open until 1 Nov
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2026 season

Dates
26 Sept – 1 Nov 2026
Opening times
Selected days 26 Sept–1 Nov; every day 16–31 Oct Evening 'Nights', Dog Nights and Teen Nights on selected dates; SEN sessions 4 & 9 Oct 10am–12pm
Prices
Tickets from £4.95 online; under-2s free; pumpkins extra (priced on the day); cashless
Booking
Book in advance
Dogs
Dogs welcome
Things to do
  • Pumpkin choosing
  • Games Hut
  • Craft Tipi
  • Tipi Cinema
  • Marshmallow toasting
  • Photo spots
  • After-dark sessions
  • Dog Nights
  • Teen Nights
Facilities
  • Free parking
  • Toilets
  • Baby changing
  • Disabled toilet
  • Food and drink
  • Licensed pub
  • SEN sessions
What to bring
Wellies after rain; bank card (cashless)

Checked 22 October 2026 using pumpkinpickingvillage.co.uk. Farms change plans at short notice, especially in bad weather, so check before you set off.

About Pumpkin Village

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

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