Pumpkin
Patch
Colchester
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 family PYO days out, fresh air and wheelbarrows full of pumpkins. This season is your next limited edition celebration in the PYO field, so don’t miss your chance to be part of it.
The Colchester Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch open Oct 2026
- 1,000s of edible pick your own pumpkins directly from the field
- Visit our squash and gourd barn with 1,000s of edible squashes and gourds.
- Refreshments- yummy hot chocolates and ice cream from our very own Fox Box, and beastly burgers and spooky sausages from local farm Ragmarsh (separate charge applies)
- 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!!
We now operate an online booking system and everyone visiting the Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch (excluding babies under 1 years old) will require a ticket. Prices for 2026 are yet to be released.
Fun for the whole family!
Pumpkin themed photo props to keep everyone entertained
Marshmallow Toasting (additional charge)
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.
PYO Booking
What our visitors think
Opening Times
October
Dates for 2026 released soon
Opening Times
Weekends 9am - 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Weekdays 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Key Dates
October
2026 dates released soon
What our visitors think
Famous at the patch
Every year we are lucky enough to have some famous faces visit us for pumpkin picking! We;ve had visits from the lovely Denise Van Outen, Amelia Murs, Alison Hammond, Frankie Essex, Lydia Bright, Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon visited! Who will you spot this year?
