If you’re wondering where to go pumpkin picking in Essex then read on. There are some great pumpkin patches in Essex ready in October
Did you know a pumpkin will last for ages without going rotten if it hasn’t been cut into? If you’re visiting a pumpkin patch in early October, store your pumpkin out of natural light in a cool place. This will keep it at its best before carving at Halloween.
Why not discover some of the pumpkin patches near you. Adverse weather can change any business opening times at short notice.
Foxes Farm Pumpkin Picking
Dates: open from October 5th 2024
Enjoy pumpkin picking at Colchester and Basildon pumpkin patches in Essex. There’s lots to see and do including the event village. There are food stalls, a face painter, photo opportunities including Fergie tractor and swing.
Lots of traditional games including tug of war, drainpipes, giant twister and mini tractors in the field of fun! Tickets to the pumpkin patch are bookable in advance.
Why not visit during the Summer months as well for the sunflower patch
Hatters Farm Pumpkins
Dates: selected dates in October
You’ll find over 25 varieties of pumpkins, from knobbly ones, giant ones, tiny ones or colourful ones at Hatters farm in Essex.
If you like spooky night time pumpkin picking, then there are also sessions available through October to book as well. Don’t forget your torch!
Hurleys Pumpkin Forest
When you visit Hurleys Farm in Essex during October, you’re getting much more than just PYO pumpkins. You can take part in some pumpkin bowling and navigate the witches maze as well.
Lathcoats Farm Pumpkin Festival
Beehive Lane, Galleywood, CM2 8LX
Visit Lathcoats Farm on selected dates in October for their pumpkin festival. You can carve your pumpkin and take part in the Halloween hunt.
Lee Valley Farm Park Halloween Festival
There’s much more than a pumpkin patch at Lee Valley Farm Park this October. The farm will also be decorated with lots of other activities happening.
From spooky shows, day of the dead disco, spell classes, haunted walk-throughs, adventure play and bouncy pillows. Why not visit in your best spooky fancy dress costume.
Marsh Farm Halloween Festival
There’s lots going on at Marsh Farm this Halloween including the fantastic pumpkin patch. Why not get dressed up and make your visit to a pumpkin patch in Essex a whole day out for the family.
Old Macdonald’s Farm & Fun Park
The Halloween festival at Old Macdonald’s Farm & Fun park is on during half term week in October. As well as the pumpkin patch, there are plenty of spooky activities for the whole family to enjoy.
You can take part in the ghost trail and even go to magic school. Don’t forget about the pumpkins in all that excitement.
Pumpkin Village
The pumpkin village in Essex is open from 27th September 2024. You will find sessions including dog friendly pumpkin picking, and twilight pumpkin picking sessions too. There’s free parking on site and more squash’s gourds and pumpkins than you may know what to do with.
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