Pumpkin
Patch
Colchester

Colchester - Open Oct 2026

Have you made pumpkin picking in Essex part of your family traditions? This autumn marks 11 years at the original pick your own pumpkin patch. Since 2015, you’ve come for big days out, fresh air and wheelbarrows full of pumpkins. This season is your next limited edition celebration, so don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

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The Colchester Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch open Oct 2026

1,000s of pick your own pumpkins and squash directly from the field
Refreshments- yummy hot chocolates and ice cream from our very own Fox Box, and beastly burgers and spooky sausages from local farm Ragmarsh
Picnic area provided (please take all litter home)
Licensed bar for mulled cider, pumpkin beer, prosecco and more!
Pumpkin corn trail
Lots of fun for Children
Bring your camera for all the amazing photo opportunities including Old American Truck, Fergie Tractor, Bale Sofas, love seat and more!!

There is an online booking system and everyone visiting the Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch (excluding babies under 1 years old) will require a ticket. To book your ticket, please click the button below.

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Fun for the whole family!

Pumpkin themed photo props to keep everyone entertained

Marshmallow Toasting

Photo Ops

Food Trucks

Spooky Combine

Corn Silos

Pumpkin Trailer Ride (additional charge)

Pumpkin Jump Pad (additional charge)

Facepainter (additional charge)

Open October 2026

Make the most of those crisp, sunny early autumn days and get your pumpkin picking Essex trip done before the rush. Pick early in September or early October and relax; your pumpkins will stay fresh for 30+ days right through to Halloween as long as you keep them uncarved in a cool, dry spot.

Find us at:

Bullbanks Farm, Halstead Road, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3PT. Bus Route 88.

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What our visitors think

Wonderful afternoon out, kids loved it and so did we great choice of pumpkins.
Everyone is so friendly. Can wait to go back for sunflowers next year. Definitely wear wellies though!

Andrea

Such a fun day out with the kids! So much for them to do and see. My kids loved the corn maze and all of the things you could climb on. There was a huge selection of pumpkins in all different shapes, sizes, and colours. The pumpkin beet was also delicious!

Jessica

Family and kids went again this year and so much to do, was a different site this year and have stepped up a level

Chris

Opening Times

October

4-5th

11-12th

18-31st

Opening Times
Weekends 9am - 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Weekdays 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Key Dates

October

26TH - Dog Friendly Day

27TH - Mums Day

29TH - Grandparent Day

30TH - DADS DAY

31ST - Fancy Dress Day

What our visitors think

Wonderful afternoon out, kids loved it and so did we great choice of pumpkins.
Everyone is so friendly. Can wait to go back for sunflowers next year. Definitely wear wellies though!

Andrea

Jessica

Family and kids went again this year and so much to do, was a different site this year and have stepped up a level

Chris

Famous at the patch

Every year we are lucky enough to have some famous faces visit us! Last year the lovely Denise Van Outen and Stacey Solomon visited! Who will you spot this year?