Pumpkin Picking Near London: 15 BEST Patches in 2022

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Looking to go pumpkin picking near London? You’ve come to the right place. Here are some of the best that you won’t want to miss!

Autumn is upon us, and my favourite time of year is creeping around the corner once more.

Pumpkins are coming into season, the leaves are changing colour and the magic of Halloween is in the air. 

Finding somewhere to go pumpkin picking near London is pretty much impossible.

Even with extensive research, the closest I could find (to East London), was 35 minutes away in Essex. 

It isn’t too bad if you have a car, and you can really make a day of it and pick up a pumpkin-spiced latte for your road trip.

But if you’re a proper Londoner and rely on public transport, getting to a pumpkin patch may be a bit trickier. 

However, if you are looking to drive the miles, these are some wonderful farms that have hundreds of pumpkins for you to choose from.

With Halloween festivals, fireworks, BBQs, live music and everything in between, some of the farms really go to town with their Halloween events. 

So, whether you’re looking for a fun day out with all the family, or just a quick visit to a pumpkin field, we have everything you need to know about where to go pumpkin picking near London in 2022.

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Pumpkin Picking Near London

1) Chapmans Lodge Farm – Upminster, Essex

Go pumpkin picking near London at one of the closest locations in Upminster, Essex.

A 35-minute drive from East London, Chapman’s farm has hundreds of pumpkins for you to pick from. With a large car park and a giant field full of orange, purple, big, and small-sized pumpkins, it’s one of the best places to find pumpkins near London this October.  

Find Chapman’s Farm at: RM12 2XU

Opening times: 10am-5pm every day in October

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2) Foxes Farm – Colchester/Basildon, Essex

Another pumpkin picking in Essex location is Foxes Farm. A small company with 2 pumpkin locations in both Colchester and Basildon. 

With hundreds of pumpkins to pick from, this farm is a celebrity favourite with Stacey Solomon and Alison Hammond visiting on a regular basis. 

Before you arrive, you’ll need to use the online booking system to buy a ticket. Prices start at £6 for a family of 4, and £2 for each additional ticket. 

Ticket prices include pumpkin picking, lots of aesthetic photo ops, wheelbarrows, games and toilet facilities. 

Find Foxes Farm at: SS15 4ER

Opening times: Check your 10-minute time slot.

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3) Flower Farm – Surrey

If you want a bit more from your pumpkin picking experience, head to Flower Farm for their Pumpkinberry festival at the end of October.

A mini family festival with live music, beers, games, a hog roast, a jazz band, fireworks, and of course; lots of pumpkin picking. 

The festival will continue whether it rains or shines, as part of the farm will be under a heated marquee. There’s just no stopping you from getting that pumpkin!

Taking place on 25th-27th October, Pumpkinberry festival is free and fun for all the family. It’s the perfect place to get your pumpkin fix!

Find Flower Farm at: RH9 8BP

Open from 11am until late, with a firework display at 7pm.

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4) Cammas Hall Farm – Bishop’s Stortford

Another farm providing families with spooktacular fun is Cammas Hall Farm, approximately 45 minutes from East London. 

Not only does the farm provide you with hundreds of pumpkins to choose from, but they also put on quite a show. With interactive spooky features, ‘real’ Halloween characters to meet, an adventure down the ‘Wicked Walkway’ and heaps of photo opportunities, it’s a pumpkin patch that can be enjoyed by all the family.

Tickets can be purchased on the Cammas Hall website, and include all of the features apart from the additional Halloween-themed ‘Maize Maze’.

Find Cammas Hall Farm at: CM22 7JT

Opening hours: 9-5pm daily.

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5) Secretts Farm – Milford, Surrey

Secretts PYO pumpkin is another great place to go pumpkin picking near London. 

The farm runs its own ‘pumpkin week’ from Saturday 23rd – 30th of October. Tickets need to be purchased beforehand online and are priced at £3.

Pumpkins are not included in the price but can be bought for as little as £2 a pumpkin.

During the farm opening times throughout pumpkin week, the farm put on a spooky-themed BBQ for an additional cost. 

Find Secretts at: GU8 5HU

Opening times: 9am-4pm daily

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6) Priory Farm – Surrey

Pumpkin picking at Priory Farm is not just pumpkin picking.

With tractor rides, Halloween trails, hot food and drink and a wholesome farm shop, a trip to Priory farm can be turned into a family fun day out. 

If you just fancy picking a pumpkin, tickets start at £3.50. If you want to try your luck on the spooky Halloween trail, it will cost you £6. Be sure to book online to be given a timeslot before you visit. 

Find Priory Farm at: RH1 4EJ

Opening times: 9-5.30, but this can vary on Sundays.

If you’re pumpkin picking in October, chances are it’s going to rain. Make sure to pack an umbrella and waterproof jacket!

7) Marsh Farm – South Woodham Ferrers, Essex

Marsh Farm is an all-year-round family farm, with arts and crafts, live shows and animal feeding. 

During October, Marsh Farm open their doors for Halloween lovers and pumpkin picking. 

The Pumpkin Village is open from the 6th-31st of October, and you’ll need to book a ticket online before your visit. 

If you’re up for a bit more of a scare, Marsh Farm has spooky nighttime sessions for thrill seekers. Enjoy the fang-tastic funfair rides and enjoy choosing a pumpkin under the stars!

Find Marsh Farm at: CM3 5WP

Opening times: 11am-5pm daily.

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8) Nathan’s Farm – Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire

A half-term favourite for pumpkin picking near London is Nathan’s farm.

The entrance fee to the farm is £10, and it’s open every day between Saturday 16th – 31st of October. This includes access to the animals, feeding and petting areas. And the best thing? There’s no need to prebook, just show up when you fancy!

Find Nathan’s at: HP8 4BT

Opening times: 10am-4pm 7 days a week.

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9) Milebush Farm – Maidstone, Kent

Milebush Farm is a great place to go pumpkin picking near London and again, no booking is required.

With hundreds of pumpkins to pick, the farm doesn’t just stop there. Pick your own squash, corn on the cob, and other vegetables from their giant farmyard. 

Find Milebush Farm at: ME15 OPN

Opening times: 10am – 4pm daily 

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10) Tulleys Farm – Sussex

Tulleys Farm in Sussex is another farm that goes all out to ensure your pumpkin picking experience is one of a kind. 

With over 30 unique photo opportunities, Tulleys Farm has over 60 acres of land producing 450,000 pumpkins. That’s a whole load to choose from!

Showcasing pumpkins of every size, shape, colour and texture you can think of, Tulleys pumpkin picking runs from the beginning of October until Halloween. 

Tickets cost £4, and give you access to the fields to pick your own pumpkin. And that’s not all that’s on the field – you’ll be greeted by spooky actors making the experience just that bit extra.

Oh, and the best part? There’s a cocktail bar. I mean, pumpkins and cocktails? Sign me up!

Find Tulleys at: RH10 4PD

Opening times: 10-5.30pm daily

11) Hitchin Lavender – Hertfordshire

Known for their incredible rows of lavender, Hitchin Lavender offer pumpkin picking throughout the month of October. 

With pumpkin painting and a straw bale maze served up with hot food and drink, it’s a great place to go pumpkin picking near London. 

Find Hitchin Lavender at: SG5 3UA

Opening hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 9.30-5.30pm, Sundays 10.30-5pm.

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12) Crockford Bridge Farm – Weybridge, Surrey

Crockford Bridge in Weybridge offers high-quality pumpkins to pick from throughout the month of October. 

The pumpkins at Crockford are harvested by hand, rather than the cheaper mass harvested pumpkins you find in supermarkets. This means your pumpkin will last longer, taste nicer, and look a lot prettier (basically an Insta-worthy pumpkin). 

You’ll need to make a booking via their website, and pumpkins from the field are only available to pick during the first two weekends of October.

Missed out? The Pumpkin Festival takes place later in the month (third weekend and half term week), and the Pumpkin Market is open every day from 10am-5pm. Plenty of time to grab your pumpkins!

The Pumpkin Market is the only event that does not require a booking.

Find Crockford Bridge at: KT15 2BU

Opening times: 10am-5pm (check online before visiting as some weekends can vary)

13) Cobbs Farm – Maldon, Essex

Pick your own pumpkins at Cobbs Farm in Essex, roughly an hour’s drive from East London. 

With free entry, this farm is known for its abundance of pumpkins and muddy terrain. Be sure to put your wellies on before visiting!

Find Cobbs farm at: CM9 8BQ

Opening hours: 10-4pm daily. 

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14) The Popup Farm – Hertfordshire

With early bird tickets being released in September, the pumpkin festival at the Popup Farm in Hertfordshire isn’t one to be missed! During the summer, the pumpkin patch transforms into a field of sunny sunflowers, before it is transformed into a spooky autumn wonderland in time for Halloween.

Grab a wheelbarrow, find your perfect pumpkin and check out the onsite recipe suggestions for inspiration.

Find The Popup farm at: AL3 8HT

Opening hours: 9.30-4.30pm during the whole of October, pre-booking needed

15) Willows Activity Farm – Hertfordshire

Another fantastic pumpkin picking near London spot is Willows Activity farm.

Open daily from 15th-31st October, you can choose from thousands of bright orange pumpkins in the soggy mud of Willows. With a program packed full of ‘pumpkin-tastic’ fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! (I mean, I’m heading straight for the pumpkin hunt…)

Oooh, and they even have their own hashtag. If you want to join in with the fun, don’t forget to tag #willowsgourdsgrotto!

Find Willows pumpkin farm at: AL4 0PF

Opening hours: Daily, 15th-31st October 2022

Tips for pumpkin picking

Pumpkin picking for the first time? Use these handy pumpkin-picking tips to help!

• Always, always wear wellies. I made this mistake the first time I ever went to a pumpkin patch, and my poor white trainers were black by the end of our trip. Always wear wellie boots (or shoes you don’t mind getting ruined!)
• Book your pumpkin patch slot online (or at least check availability). Since the big C-word, a lot of pumpkin patches require you to pre-book. Make sure you check the pumpkin patch’s website before visiting.
• Pick up a wheelbarrow at the front gate of the farm. If you don’t, you run the risk of spotting the perfect muddy pumpkin and not having anywhere to put it!
• Take cash (sometimes the pumpkin patches have hot dog stands and they are well worth the loose change, believe me)
• Prep with an umbrella or waterproof jacket (it’s England, we have to be realistic).
• Be warned: people WILL be taking photos. A lot. Including myself. Who doesn’t love a cute photo with a pumpkin?!

Pumpkin Picking Near London: In a Nutshell

So, there you have it.

The best places to go pumpkin picking near London, and the best pumpkin patches in London.

Have you got another place to add to the pumpkin picking London list? Let me know on Instagram or in the comments below!

Happy travelling!

Jennie 😀 x

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