We’ve selected the best pumpkin patches in the East of England. A fun, cheap, family day out this autumn.
A pumpkin is the must have accessory of the season! Pull on your wellies and have an autumn adventure at one of the best pumpkin patches in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. There’s a chance to pick your own pumpkin, enjoy plenty of family-friendly festivities and get ready for Halloween!
Pumpkin patches in Essex
Cammas Hall, open throughout October
Hatfield Broad Oak, near Bishop’s Stortford
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There’s pumpkins galore! You can pick your own from the field or from the ready picked patch. Stock up on sweet treats and carving kits at the farm shop or enjoy a trip around the Halloween themed Maize Maze. There’s also Halloween colouring, crafts and face painting. www.cammashall.co.uk/halloween
Foxes Farm Produce, open throughout October
Basildon, SS15 4ER & Colchester, CO6 3PR
This farm has two locations, Colchester and Basildon, where you can pick your pumpkin straight from the field. Don’t forget to check out the Corn Maze! www.foxesfarmproduce.co.uk
Calcott Hall, 29, 30 – 31 October, 10am-3pm
Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9HS
Head down to the farm this half term and your own juicy pumpkin from the field. Book ahead to reserve your spot in the carving tent. If not, it’s first come, first served for a space. www.calcotthall.com
Marsh Farm, 19-31 October and 1 November
Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5WP
The family-friendly farm will be hosting a Halloween Festival where children take part in fun activities and events, and choose a pumpkin. www.marshfarm.co.uk
Pick your own pumpkin patches in Suffolk
Undley Pumpkin Patch & Maize Maze, throughout October
Undley Road, Beck Row, IP28 8BX
One of the biggest and most popular pumpkin patches in the region, you’ll need to be quick to snap up the best. Grab a wheelbarrow and pick directly from the field – there’s 20 varieties of pumpkin available! This year sees a new maize maze, magician,bale climbing, donkey rides and inflatables! undleyfarmevents.co.uk
Beccles Pumpkin Festival, 27 October, 4pm-8pm
Morrisons Green next to store George Westwood Way, Beccles Suffolk, NR3 49
Not a pumpkin patch but certainly worth a visit. Turn up with your own pumpkin and enter it into the competition, see the extra large carved pumpkins and scarecrows with pumpkin heads. Fancy dress encouraged! Entry is just £1, and accompanying children are free.
Friday Street Farm
Friday Street, Saxmundham IP17 1JX
The farm shop and cafe will be hosting a PYO pumpkin patch. Choose a juicy pumpkin from the field, browse seasonal produce in the store and enjoy a bite to eat at the cafe. www.fridaystfarm.co.uk
Norfolk pumpkin patches
The Pumpkin House, 19-31 October, 10am-4.30pm
Brookhill Farm, Fakenham Road, Thursford, Fakenham NR21 0BD
A pop up shop and pumpkin patch. Get into the Halloween spirit at the Pumpkin House, which will be decorated with over 1,000 pumpkins. There’s a huge selection of pumpkins to choose from, photo opportunities and the ‘haunted hut’ will be selling speciality pumpkins, autumnal wreaths and wooden broomsticks for little witches and wizards. A hay bale maze is open for children to explore (£1 entrance fee) plus a special musical organ will be back in the field playing family favourites. www.pumpkinhouse.co.uk
The Tacons, October half term 10am-4pm
The Grange, Rollesby, Great Yarmouth NR29 5AJ
A fantastic pick your own location. Stock up on pumpkins and other autumnal produce. thetacons.co.uk
Algy’s Farm Shop, throughout October
Billingford Rd, Bintree, Dereham NR20 5PW
Pick your own pumpkin from a huge field. Lots of shapes and sizes available. www.algys.co.uk
Pick your own pumpkins in Cambridgeshire
Hill Farm, throughout October
Oundle Road, Chesterton, Peterborough PE7 3UA
The farm offers ‘pick your own’ through June to October. October is all about pumpkins and squashes. Stop by with the family, pick a pumpkin then head to the outdoor playground. www.hillfarmpyo.co.uk
Pumpkins at Freshfields, throughout October
Freshfields Farm, Benwick Road, Ramsey Forty Foot, Cambridge
Pick your own pumpkin directly from the field or choose from a large selection of pre-picked ones. www.facebook.com/pg/pumpkinsatfreshfields
Skylark Maize Farm, 19-27 October
Manea Rd, Wimblington, March PE15 0PE
There’s lots of Halloween fun including a pick your own pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving and tractor rides, all part of the Week of Wickedness. www.skylark-events.co.uk/week-of-wickedness
