The Very Best Pumpkin Patches For Autumn 2026
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Halloween is on its way; here's where to PYO
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 2026
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 1.5 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.
Address:Â Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill Rd, Crawley RH10 4PE
Details:Â Open weekends from 19 September to 11 October 2026, then daily from 15 October to 1 November 2026. Tickets should be booked in advance.
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.
Address:Â Garson Farm, Winterdown Road, Esher KT10 8LS
Details: Open 5 to 16 October 2026. Entry from ÂŁ6.50pp and tickets should be booked online ahead of your visit.
Tewinbury, Welwyn
This luxury farm hotel in Hertfordshire is getting an autumnal refresh this season, transforming into a pumpkin patch paradise for one very special Halloween weekend. A 700-acre working farm complete with cosy huts, field-to-fork dining, wellness classes and live music, families are invited to wander through the fields by Tewin Water, choose their favourite pumpkin from the patch and thaw frosty fingers with hot drinks, all just a 30 minute train ride from London.
Address:Â Tewinbury Farm, B1000 Hertford Rd, Tewin, Welwyn AL6 0JB
Details:Â 29 October to 1 November 2026. Entry is ÂŁ8 pp with pumpkins sold separately (prices span ÂŁ2 to ÂŁ9). Tickets should be booked in advance.
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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 really has to be seen to be believed…
Address: Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Near Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 7JT
Details:Â Open from 3 to 31 October 2026. Tickets start from ÂŁ6.95pp and should be booked in advance.
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Down Hall Hotel, Bishop’s Stortford
If you fancy a pumpkin-filled autumnal staycation, Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate is the place to be thanks to its Pumpkin Patch Staycation. Hidden in leafy Hertfordshire, just 45 minutes from central London, guests will enjoy a whole host of autumn activities alongside their overnight stay, breakfast and walks across the sprawling estate complete with crunchy amber leaves (find a playground, mapped woodland walks, monkey bars and more). One very special activity comes courtesy of the hotel’s partnership with Cammas Hall, with guests invited to pick and carve a pumpkin from their spectacular patch before heading back to the comfort of Down Hall where the Estate Family Room awaits equipped with bunk beds, a Nintendo Switch, robes and slippers, hot chocolate and Halloween craft kits.
Address:Â Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate, Matching Rd, Hatfield Heath, Bishop’s Stortford CM22 7AS
Details:Â The Pumpkin Patch Staycation is available to book between 15 to 18 October 2026 and 21 to 31 October 2026, with prices starting from ÂŁ279 per night, based on two adults and two children.
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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 hosts special day, night, dog-friendly and SEN friendly sessions throughout October.
Address:Â Marsh Farm, Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5WP
Details:Â Open 26 September to 1 November 2026. Tickets are priced from ÂŁ4.95pp (free for under 2s) and can be booked in advance or purchased on the door.
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. Returning this 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.
Address:Â Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, Surrey GUB 5HU
Details: 17 to 30 October 2026. Tickets are ÂŁ8.50pp (excluding children aged 2 years and under) should be booked in advance.
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 usually 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.
Address:Â Hewitts Farm, Court Road, Orpington, Kent BRG 9BX
Details: Usually throughout October though 2025 dates are still TBC. Entry is free and you don’t need to book ahead. Stay up to date on Instagram (@hewitts.pyo.farm) and at 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.
Address:Â Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, Essex CM9 8BQ
Details: Open 10am–4pm on select dates in October: 10, 11, 17, 18, & 23-31. Entry is free and you don’t have to book ahead, but you can find more details at cobbsfarmpumpkins.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.
Address:Â Crockford Bridge Farm, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2BU
Details: Open 3 to 18 October 2026. Entry costs ÂŁ5.50pp plus a booking fee, and should be booked ahead at crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk
Cotswold Farm Park, Gloucestershire
You’ll fine one of the nation’s most famous pumpkin patches in the Cotswolds and complete with unbeatable countryside views. Cotswold 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.
Address:Â Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL
Details:Â Open select days through October 2026: 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 21-31. Tickets from ÂŁ13.95pp. Tickets and timeslots should be booked in advance.
