Looking for the best places to go pumpkin picking in Essex this autumn? From Colchester to Chelmsford, and Southend to Brentwood, there are plenty of pumpkin patches across the county where you can enjoy a seasonal day out. Whether you’re after a fun-filled family activity, the perfect pumpkin to carve for Halloween, or an Instagram-worthy autumn photo spot, Essex has something for everyone. In this guide, we’ll share the best pumpkin patches in Essex, including popular farms near Chelmsford, Colchester, Basildon, Southend and beyond, perfect for family days out, autumn adventures and pumpkin picking fun.

Where to Go Pumpkin Picking in Essex

Hatters Farm

Hatters Farm offer a huge pumpkin patch complete with pumpkin cannons, bonfire pits and plenty of photo opportunities! Choose to visit Hatters Farm by day or visit for one of their pumpkin nights to pick your pumpkin by moonlight.

Located in Bishop’s Stortford, Essex.

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Cammas Hall

Cammas Hall Farm near Bishop’s Stortford are frequently voted one of the best pumpkin patches in Essex and it’s easy to see why. Cammas hall are the only pumpkin patch in Essex, and the world to have a giant erupting ‘pumpcano!’

Visit during the day or go for a spooky wander during one of their Resurrected nights filed with spooks, scares and live entertainment.

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Farmer Scotts

Farmer Scotts is located in Brentwood, Essex and the farm is run by Farmer Scott himself! His family have been farming for generations.

Head to Farmer Scotts to pick your own pumpkins, explore the indoor pumpkin barn and the maize maze.

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Foxes Farm Produce

Foxes Farm have two locations in Essex in Colchester and Basildon. They are a long running pumpkin patch that has been going for over 10 years. Head there for pumpkin days and pumpkin nights filled with games and fun for the whole family.

Foxes Farm Produce is one of the only pumpkin patches where you can cut your own pumpkin from the vine yourself.

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Scotts of Southend Pumpkin Barn

Scotts of Southend is a beautiful garden centre in Rochford, Essex tha has become very well known for it’s events. This Halloween there is something for everyone with events such as Halloween Afternoon Tea’s, The Pumpkin Barn, Escape the Night Fright Night and Scott’s Twilight Pumpkin Party.

This year Scotts Pumpkin Barn has an indoor barn, outdoor pumpkin patch and the oppetunity to see and pet Highland cows.

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Hurley’s Pumpkin Forest

Explore Hurley’s Pumpkin Forest in Battlesbridge, Essex this Halloween to visit the only pumpkin forest in the area. There is loads to do including exploring the witches maize and take part in pupkin bowling.

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Cobbs Farm

Cobbs Farm in Maldon, Essex is a completely free pumpkin patch where you just need to turn up on the day and pay for any pumpkins you want to take home.

Explore the pumpkin patch and the pop up cafe for a lovely autumn day out.

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Lathcoats Farm Pick Your Own

Lathcoats Farm is a pick your own farm shop. Head there this autumn to pick your own apples, vegetables and pumpkins. This is the perfect sport to explore the pick your own on offer, wander the farm shop and grab a bite to eat in the cafe.