Hi my lovelies, so I have been busy scouring the internet to find you a list of places to go pumpkin picking this year, I’ve tried my best to put down as much information as I could find, I hope you find it helpful, if you do go to one of my recommendations I would love for you tag tag me @milliekate_and_ellalouise on your instagram posts. Here is what I have found…

Little tip I recommend wearing wellies or sturdy shoes/boots that you don’t mind getting dirty, maybe gloves if your little ones don’t like getting their hands dirty picking their pumpkins and also a bag or something to carry your pumpkins in, I remember trying to hold about 5 pumpkins in my hands at once and it was a nightmare (for the places that don’t have wheel barrows) and wet wipes!

Willows Activity Farm Pumpkin Festival

We visited Willows for pumpkin picking a few years ago and had a lovely day out. Your ticket includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto – for one all inclusive price. Tickets also includes a free pumpkin to pick each, and pre-booking online will save you up to £1.50 each Tickets are £24 each for adults and children over 2 years old, Carers go free (+50p booking fee) Documentation required Under 2’s go free (50p booking fee) but if you want to let that 2 year pick their own pumpkin, you have to purchase the under 2 plus pumpkin ticket for £2.00 (50p booking fee)

https://www.willowsactivityfarm.com/ 📍Willow Activity Farm, Coursers Rd, St Albans AL4 0PF Open 14th, 15th, 19th-31st October. Their SEN Session during this event takes place on Saturday 28th October 9am-10am. Opening times 10am-5:30pm daily, with the last entry 4:30pm and they close at 4pm on 24th and 31st December.

Crockford Bridge Farm

Crockford Bridge Farm’s pumpkin field picking, is open to book for the first 2 weeks in October 2023. Their pumpkin market is open once the pumpkin picking field is closed until the end of October 2023, which requires no booking just turn up on the day. There’s a note on their website that says they tend to run out of pumpkins the later you leave it, so check its open before you leave.

Although entry to the farm is free, a pre-booked farm pass is required to visit the pick your own field, the value of the farm pass is then redeemed against the value of the items you have picked at the exit till, there is no charge is the items picked are of a lower value of your farm pass ticket price. Farm passes are £4 per adult and £2 per child

Pushchairs are not permitted on the actual picking fields, but can be left at the entry kiosk. Big rucksacks aren’t permitted due to persistent theft. There are no toilet facilities, and you can not take food/a picnic.

https://www.crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk/ 📍Crockford bridge farm, New Haw Road, Addlestone, Nr. Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2BU Opening times, Wednesdays-Fridays 2pm-5pm, Saturdays 10am-5pm and Sundays 10am-4:30pm. Bank holidays have the same opening times as Sundays, and the last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.

Hatters Farm Pumpkins

We visited Hatters Farm for the first time this year and had a fantastic time, it has a pumpkin patch, maize maze, pumpkin cannons, face painting, photo opportunities, indoor seating and an indoor spooky maize.

Entry tickets are £2-4 for daytime pumpkin picking and £5 for their pumpkin nights. Pumpkins and squash will vary in price from £1 for their smallest up to £12 for their whoppers! Bonus activities cost a small amount more: the Maize Maze is £3.00 per person and the pumpkin cannon is £2.50 a shot or 3 for £7. All other activities are free of charge. If you want to get the best pumpkins they recommend visiting sooner rather than later!

https://www.hattersfarmpumpkins.co.uk/ 📍Hatter’s Farm Takeley Bishop’s Stortford CM22 6NP Opening times, daytime 9:30am – 4:30pm on 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th October. Then 10am – 5pm on 21st-29th October Pumpkin nights 5pm- 9pm on the 21st-23rd, 26th-29th of October. They accept both cash and card, you are welcome to bring a picnic, there is also food available to buy there. They have toilet facilities.

Cammas Hall Farm

Ticket price is for admission only and includes the following:
Entrance to their biggest pumpkin patch yet with over 40 varieties of pumpkin and squash to choose from.
Interaction with their fabulous Halloween characters.
Wicked Walkway with haunting props and surprises (slightly spooky and super scary options to cater for all ages and sensibilities!).
Lots of photo opportunities!
20% discount on entry to our Halloween themed Maize Maze open 10am with last entry at 3pm (7pm when the pumpkin nights are running). Halloween Experience and pumpkin patch admission
£4-£6 (aged 2 years+) plus 25p booking fee Halloween Experience and pumpkin patch admission SEN sessions £4-£6 (aged 2 years+) plus 25p booking fee They have now released SEN slots for their Halloween Experience & Pumpkin Patch Admission! Which I think is brilliant, these are quieter sessions and their animated props will be turned off.
Pumpkin Nights £6 general admission (aged 2 years+) plus a 25p booking fee

Tickets to be purchased upon arrival, they do not have to be pre booked. In addition they offer (without the need for a ticket):
Halloween crafts available to purchase & complete onsite (daytime only).
Onsite catering options with seasonal offerings.
Access to their children’s play area, Plenty of covered outside seating.
Farm shop with lots of Halloween goodies, toilet facilities.

https://www.cammashall.co.uk/ 📍Needham green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop’s Stortford CM22 7JT Opening times Halloween experience and pumpkin picking Saturday 30th September-Sunday 29th October. First entry 9am and last entry 4pm. Halloween experience and pumpkin picking SEN sessions These are quieter sessions and our animated props will be turned off:
9am & 9.15am Sunday 8th October
8.30am & 8.45am Monday 23rd October. Pumpkins will be sold by weight and are an additional cost.
At this time of year the maze is not suitable for buggies so please bring a baby carrier.

Pumpkin Village

Pumpkin village, We visited last year and had a fantastic time, it has a large pumpkin patch with so many photo opportunities and the food was amazing. Pumpkin village is completely cashless. Tickets £3.99 (6 months+) plus 50p booking fee Carers £2.99 plus 50p booking fee Pumpkin village nights spooky pumpkin picking and fun fair rides Tickets £9.99 (over 6 months) plus 50p booking fee Carers £8.99 plus 50p booking fee Pumpkin village dog friendly Pumpkin picking with your 4 legged friends Tickets £3.99 (6 months+) plus 50p booking fee Pumpkin village SEN sessions SEN friendly pumpkin picking Tickets £3.99 (6 months+) plus 50p booking fee Carers £2.99 plus 50p booking fee Children under 6 months go free You can take your own food, you just can’t eat your own food in their play barn, that is just for paying customers. Once on the farm you can stay as long as you want.

https://www.pumpkinpickingvillage.co.uk/ 📍Marsh Farm, Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5WP

Pumpkin village Open 10am-5pm, 28th September -31st October. Pumpkin village nights Open 14th, 21st-24th and 26th-28th October. (evenings only) Opens 5:30pm Closes at 8pm. Pumpkin village SEN sessions Open 30th September, 8th and 15th October Pumpkin village dog friendly sessions Open 8th October 9:45am-11am and 3pm-4pm. 1st, 4th, 7th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 19th and 31st October 10:30am-12pm and 3pm-4pm. Pumpkin village is completely cashless, card and contactless only. They have disabled toilets and disabled changing room with hoist available.