With Autumn pretty much upon us, it’s time to leave your sunflower fields and lavender farms behind and focus on something a little more seasonal. Specifically, spooky season. With Halloween just around the corner – and we all know that means creepily-carved pumpkins filling windows and doorsteps around the capital – it’s time to start planning your creations and your assault on where to pick your pumpkin. If you’re looking to make a day of it, here’s a roundup of all the best places to go pumpkin picking near London:
1. Hobbledown Heath, Hounslow
The glorious theme park that is Hobbledown Heath are launching their pumpkin picking experience as a debut event for 2024! Sat in a meadow on the River Crane by the Hounslow Heath nature reserve, you’ll be able to head over with the family to take photos and pick out your pumpkins for the season. Running from September 26 – November 2, 2025, it’s the perfect chance to start spooky season off early and combine it with a day out at Hobbledown Heath. Find out more and book your tickets here!
📍Find Hobbledown Heath on Staines Road, Hounslow, TW14 0HH.
2. Tulley’s Farm, West Sussex
Whilst sunflower picking is popular here in the Summer, Tulley’s Farm really kick things into high gear around Autumn and during Halloween. From September 20 to October 31 2025, you can enjoy street food, photo-opps and pumpkin picking by day, and moonlit pumpkin walks and live music by night at the Tulley’s Pumpkin Nights Festival. You’ll be greeted by live characters throughout all times of day, and the entire Pumpkin experience at Tulley’s is one big Insta-worthy hoot. Weekends are pretty busy already so make sure you get your tickets soon!
📍You’ll find Tulley’s Farm at Turners Hill, Crawley, RH10 4PE.
3. Crockford Bridge Farm, Surrey
This farm is something of a pick-your-own specialist, with rhubarb, asparagus, and strawberries available to harvest in the spring and summer, and Christmas trees up for grabs in Winter. They’ve most likely got a handful of pumpkin picking dates in 2025 (from October 4 until October 19 2025), and you’ll need to book them in advance. The farm’s annual Pumpkin Festival is also well worth paying a visit too, with activities and a narrated storyline running throughout the day.
📍You’ll find Crockford Bridge Farm at New Haw Road, Weybridge, KT15 2BU.
4. Pumpkin Picking Village At Marsh Farm, Essex
The Pumpkin Picking Village at Marsh Farm in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, offers a premium pumpkin picking experience just outside London. This seasonal attraction runs from September 26 to October 31 2025, providing visitors with a vast selection of pumpkins, gourds, and squashes. One unique aspect of this pumpkin patch is its dog-friendly sessions, allowing visitors to bring their canine companions for a “Pawfect Pumpkin Picking” experience.
The Pumpkin Village operates on a timed entry system to manage crowds effectively. Tickets range from £2.99 to £6.99 per person, depending on the day and time of visit. It’s important to note that this entry fee does not include the cost of pumpkins, which are priced separately from £3 to £100.
5. Foxes Farm, Essex
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Foxes Farm produce so many pumpkins that they actually supply other pumpkin patches around the country. Should you want to snag one of their gorgeous gourds for yourself, pop along to their Colchester or Basildon sites in October, but be sure to book beforehand (you can do that here!). You’ll also find that they’ll be running Pumpkin Patch Nights at their Colchester farm once again, so head down for moonlit picking, hamster wheels, throwing games, refreshments and much more on selected dates between October 4-31, 2025.
📍You’ll find Foxes Farm at Watch House Farm, Wash Road, Basildon, SS15 4ER, and at Aldham, Colchester, CO6 3PR.
6. Garsons Farm, Surrey
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The Farm Pass will give you free rein to pick what you’d like at Garsons Farm in Esher – but we’d advise you to make a beeline for the pumpkin patch, which is set to reach picking season this October. You’re well placed to strike out for Hampton Court Palace from here, should you fancy a little day trip. The pumpkin parade starts this weekend October 4 until October 31 and you can book your ticket here here.
📍You’ll find Garsons Farm at Winterdown Road, Esher, KT10 8LS.
7. Cammas Hall Farm, Hertfordshire
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The Cammas Hall pumpkin patch is coming back as good as new for another year of finding you a spherical orange carving canvas to pick out. For the fourth time ever, you’ll be able to enjoy a spooked-out version of events at night, when all the monsters and creepy crawlies come out in the dark. They’ve also got live music on and even a show called ‘Monster Mayhem’. Enter if you dare! Opening this weekend, October 4, Choose your spot and book your tickets for the pumpkin patch at Cammas Hall Farm here.
📍You’ll find Cammas Hall Farm at Needham Green, Hatfield, Broad Oak, CM22 7JT.
8. Secretts, Surrey
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Come for the pumpkin picking, stay for the farm’s English wine collection from their vineyards and biggest selection of craft beers in Surrey. This year, you can roam their pumpkin patch from October 18-30, 2025, but you’ll need to book your ticket in advance. They’ve been known to shift over 30,000 pumpkins in the space of a week and have 100 different varieties, so expect it to be popular… Tickets for the pumpkin party at Secretts are due to drop here this month.
📍You’ll find Secretts at Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, GU8 5HU.
9. Four Winds Farm, Kent
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This cutely-named farm may be pretty small, but they’ve got pumpkins aplenty for the entire family which are ripe for picking in from October 18-26. Just remember to pack your wellies, because the Autumn weather can make things really rather muddy…
📍You’ll find Four Winds Farm at Poundsbridge Hill, Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0RL.
10. Priory Farm, Surrey
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Another great addition to this roundup of the best pumpkin picking near London here. At Priory Farm, you can follow the Halloween Trail to solve the mystery of the missing pumpkins, or hop aboard a tractor ride, which will ferry you to the farm’s pumpkin patches. With all that, plus a Pumpkin Palace, it’s no wonder they count no less a figure than acting royalty Judi Dench amongst their loyal customers. Dates are still to be confirmed but you can plan your visit here.
📍You’ll find Priory Farm at Sandy Lane, South Nutfield, Redhill, RH1 4EJ.
11. Stanhill Farm, Kent
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Abundantly aware of the Instagram potential of pumpkin patches, Stanhill Farm invite you to grab your camera, nab a wheelbarrow, and head off in search of the perfect pumpkin. Head down from during October, but be sure to book in advance (the ticket system is due to go live tomorrow).
Dates include:
October 4-5
October 11-12
October 18-30
📍You’ll find Stanhill Farm at Birchwood Road, Wilmington, DA2 7HD.
12. Hatter’s Farm, Essex
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Rounding off our list of the best places to go pumpkin picking near London is Hatter’s Farm, who recently won the London & South East England Prestige Award for Farm of the Year. Just a stone’s throw from Stansted Airport, this family-run spot has been farming here since all the way back to 1940. Their 2025 pumpkin patch includes their annual Pumpkin Nights event, as well as a hay bale maze, street food stalls and even the ‘Hatter’s Fun House’ – a spooky clown-themed walkway-come-funhouse.
Opens tomorrow and is on every weekend and then from October 22 till October 31.
📍You’ll find Hatter’s Farm at Takeley, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6NP.
13. Hewitts Farm, Kent
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Hewitts Farm is a charming family-run farm located just outside Orpington, Kent, about 16 miles southeast of central London. Set on 78 acres of picturesque countryside, this farm has been operating for over 45 years, though the land itself has been a working farm for hundreds of years.
The farm offers a delightful pumpkin picking experience starting from early October, with no booking required. Visitors can simply turn up during opening hours to explore the pumpkin patch and select their perfect pumpkins. The farm provides a authentic agricultural experience, allowing families to wander through the fields and choose from a variety of pumpkin sizes and shapes.
Opens on October 11 with no booking required. The pumpkin picking will be open Tuesday-Saturday 9am to 4.30pm with last entry at 4pm and Sunday 10am to 3.30pm with last entry at 3pm.
📍You’ll find Hewitts Farm at Court Road, Orpington, Kent BRG 9BX. Entry is free.
14. Cobbs Farm, Essex
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Cobbs Farm Pumpkins is a charming family-run working farm located in Goldhanger, near Maldon in Essex. This picturesque pumpkin patch offers a delightful pick-your-own (PYO) pumpkin experience during the autumn season.
The farm takes pride in growing all their pumpkins on-site in Goldhanger. While some pumpkins remain on the vines in the patch, others are harvested from different fields but are still farm-grown. The farmers cut the vines to make picking easier for visitors.
2025 Opening dates:
October Sat 11 – Sun 12
October Sat 18 – Sun 19
October Fri 24 – Fri 31
From 10am-4pm!
📍You’ll find Cobb’s Farm at Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, Essex CM9 8BQ.
15. Cotswolds Farm Park, Gloucestershire
While further from London, the Cotswolds Farm Park in Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, offers a delightful pumpkin picking experience set in the picturesque Cotswolds countryside.
Access to the Pumpkin Patch is included in the farm park admission ticket, making it an excellent value for families looking for a full day out from October 3-31. The farm also offers face painting from 11am daily, allowing children to transform into classic Halloween characters. For those staying at the farm’s holiday accommodations, access to the Pumpkin Patch is included for the duration of their stay.
📍You’ll find Cotswolds Farm Park at Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL.
16. Pumpkin Festival, Lathcoats Farm
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The Pumpkin Festival at Lathcoats Farm is a delightful autumn event that starts on October 11 and runs till the end of the month. Located in Galleywood, Essex, this family-friendly festival invites visitors to immerse themselves in the festive spirit of Halloween while enjoying the picturesque surroundings of a fourth-generation family fruit farm.
The main attraction of the festival is the opportunity for guests to pick their own pumpkins from the farm’s extensive pumpkin patch. With a variety of shapes and sizes available, families can enjoy the experience of selecting their perfect pumpkin for carving or cooking. In addition to pumpkin picking, attendees can participate in a fun Halloween Hunt designed for children. This engaging activity encourages exploration and adds an element of adventure to the visit.
📍You’ll find Lathcoats Farm at Lathcoats Farm, Beehive Lane, Galleywood, CM2 8LX.
So there you have it – a roundup of some of the best places to go pumpkin picking near London. And with Halloween just around the corner, there’s no better time to visit one of these pumpkin patches we say! Happy picking.
