10 Perfect Pumpkin Patches Near London To Pick-Your-Own

Autumn is upon is, which means pumpkins are back in season. Whether it’s for your inspired Halloween display or to use in a fresh, seasonal dish, the joy of picking your own awaits at these charming pumpkin patches near London.

Best Pumpkin Patches Near London 2024

Tulleys Farm, West Sussex

Tulleys Farm, West Sussex

Perfect for autumn and Instagram lovers alike, Tulleys Farm hosts moonlight ‘Pumpkin Nights’ throughout October featuring pumpkin picking, live music, street food and cocktails backdropped by twinkling lights and a festive atmosphere. By day, this is one of the UK’s very best pumpkin patches: more than 1 million squashes have sprung up across 100 acres, while 30 unique photo opportunities are scattered across the grounds for the perfect snap. Grab street food from the Pumpkin Village, cocktails from the Pumpkin Bar or a PSL from the Coffee House – there’s everything autumnal you could ever dream of.

Details: Open on the following dates in October: 5 & 6, 11–13, 16–20 and 23–31. Day sessions are from 9.30am–5.30pm and priced from £7pp, and night sessions are from 6–10pm and priced from £11.95pp. Tickets should be booked in advance at pumpkinfarm.co.uk

Garson Farm Pick Your Own, Surrey

Once a supplier to Borough Market, this award-winning garden centre hosts summer strawberry picking, but is taken over by its annual spook-tastic Pumpkin Parade come October. After venturing into the expansive fields and finding your favourite pumpkin, stop by the aware-winning farm shop or tuck into a seasonal dish from the tempting restaurant.

Details: Open until 1 November at Winterdown Road, Esher KT10 8LS. Entry costs £4pp and tickets should be booked online ahead of your visit. garsons.co.uk

 

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Cammas Hall Farm, Hertfordshire

Cammas’ huge, picturesque fields are perfect for some autumnal photography. Add to that a pumpkin patch fit to burst with more than 50 varieties of pumpkin and squash of all shapes and sizes, plus a maize maze, tea room with homemade cakes and spooky tunnels to meander through and you’ve got the perfect day out. Come nighttime, it’s Cammas Resurrected: exploring the patch after dark, featuring added jump scares and a spooky vibe. There’s even a signature Pumpcano that reall has to be seen to be believed…

Details: Open from 5 October 2024 at Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Near Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 7JT. Tickets are £5pp and should be booked in advance at cammashall.co.uk

Pumpkin Picking Village At Marsh Farm, Essex

Featuring rustic pumpkin fields and a vibrant village with hay bales, farm animals and pumpkin themed games, Chelmsford’s Pumpkin Picking Village is officially open for 2024, with special day, night, dog-friendly and SEN friendly sessions running throughout October.

Details: Open until 31 October at Marsh Farm, Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5WP. Tickets are priced from £2.99pp and can be booked in advance at pumpkinpickingvillage.co.uk, although tickets will also be available on the door at a higher price.

Secretts, Surrey

Join in on the fun at Secretts’ hallowed pumpkin week, so popular that over 30,000 pumpkins were harvested at the event in 2022. Taking place on selected dates from 19–30 October, the week involves pumpkin pickin’ trailer rides, plenty of fun for the kids and a delicious pumpkin themed menu including award winning Black Barn Sausages and pumpkin cakes.

Details: 19 & 20 October and 25–30 October 2024 at Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, Surrey GUB 5HU. Tickets are £5pp (excluding children aged 2 years and under) should be booked head of time at secretts.co.uk

Hewitts Farm, Kent

Venture into green Kent to enjoy Hewitts, a family-run pick-your-own farm spanning 78 acres, with courgettes and apples also ripe for picking. Pumpkin picking commences on 1 October, and no tickets are required – just turn up. While you’re there, pay a visit to the farm shop to shop the best of fresh local produce, including free-range chicken and duck eggs.

Details: Throughout October at Court Road, Orpington, Kent BRG 9BX. Entry is free and you don’t needto book ahead. hewittsfarm.co.uk 

Cobbs Farm, Essex

This family-run, working farm opens its gates for just a few days every autumn, especially for the pumpkin-loving public. Whether you’re looking for the perfect carving pumpkin for Halloween or a smaller squash to rustle up a tasty autumnal dinner with, Cobbs has plenty of natural, vine-grown pumpkins to choose from. If you’re not sure yours looks good enough to eat, simply ask one of the team who are happy to help advise on the best varieties to cook with.

Details: Open 10am–4pm at Cobbs Farm (Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, Essex CM9 8BQ) on select dates in October: 18, 19, 20 October, and 24–31 October. Entry is free and you don’t have to book ahead, but you can find more details at cobbsfarmpumpkins.co.uk

Foxes Farm, Essex

With two pumpkin patches to their name, Foxes Farm knows a thing or two about autumnal PYO. It’s a real family atmosphere here, with a corn maze to explore, a large play area, photo opps galore (think haybales, vintage tractors and more) and a huge field in which to secure the perfect pumpkin. There’s also street food and a bar on site, so you’ll be fed, watered and entertained all day long.

Details: Throughout October in Colchester CO6 3PT & Basildon SS25 4ER. Tickets start from £5.50pp and should be booked in advance at foxesfarmproduce.co.uk

Priory Farm, Surrey

Priory Farm is putting on the dog from 5 October 2024, with a line up exciting enough to get even the most fed up members of the family to rally. An enchanting Discovery Walk will have kids seeking out spooks and spiders in the deep dark woods, plus you can take a tractor ride out to the fields to pick your own pumpkin.

Details: From Saturday 5 October 2024 at Sandy Lane, South Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey RH1 4EJ. Park & Pick tickets are £6pp (with one parking space included per transaction) and PYO Pumpkin & Tractor Ride tickets are £8pp. Everyone over the age of one needs a ticket. prioryfarm.co.uk

Crockford Bridge Farm, Surrey

Crockford Bridge Farm occupies around 80 acres of green belt land in West Surrey. The farm is one of the oldest continually farmed farms in Surrey and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. Each year it hosts a dedicated Pumpkin Festival, featuring pumpkin carving, seasonal art displays, street food, a pop-up outdoor cinema and activities for little ones. Head down this year to enjoy fun photo opportunities, quirky installations, entry into the Avant Garden (with seats, a bar, garden games and toilets), and street food at the weekend.

Details: Friday 4 October until Sunday 20 October (excluding Mondays) in Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2BU. Entry costs £4.50pp plus a booking fee, and should be booked ahead at crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk

Cotswolds Farm Park, Gloucestershire

Venture a little further out of the city to visit one of the nation’s most famous pumpkin patches, complete with unbeatable countryside views. Cotswolds Farm Park is also home to animals, interactive exhibits, a maize maze, carving classes and a cafe serving locally sourced seasonal dish, while tractor rides trundle across the farm, too.

Details: Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, and open everyday from 23–31 October 2024. Toddler tickets are £10.95, tickets for children aged 4 to 15 are £11.95, and adult tickets are £12.95; under 2s go free. Each transaction has a £2 booking fee. Tickets and timeslots should be booked in advance at cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk