Pumpkin Picking Goes Pink as UK’s First Pink Pumpkin Patch Opens in Essex

Pumpkin Picking Gets a Makeover for 10 Years of Fun

Pumpkin picking just got a makeover. To celebrate 10 years of welcoming families to its fields, Foxes Farm Produce is launching the UK’s first ever pink pumpkin patch at its Colchester and Basildon farms this October.

A Decade of Pumpkin Picking in Essex

At its heart, Foxes Farm is a working farm. As pumpkin growers, the team introduced the pick your own pumpkin concept to Essex back in 2015, helping to spark a trend that has since swept across the UK. Ten years later, the Essex pumpkin patches are some of the best known in the country, attracting thousands of visitors every year; including famous faces such as Denise Van Outen, Stacey Solomon, Lydia Bright and Alison Hammond.

Introducing the Pink Pumpkin Patch (Colchester & Basildon)

This year, to mark the milestone, Foxes Farm is breaking new ground once again with the UK’s first pink pumpkin patch. Designed to be the most Instagrammable pumpkin patch of the season, the limited edition field features carefully grown pink varieties and vibrant pink-themed displays; offering families, lifestyle lovers and content creators a picture-perfect autumn experience unlike anything else in the country.

Emily French, co-founder of Foxes Farm Produce, said:“Pumpkin picking is at the core of what we do. As farmers, we wanted people to experience choosing their own pumpkins straight from the field, and ten years ago hardly anyone in the UK had done that before. Now it’s become a seasonal tradition. To celebrate our tenth anniversary, we wanted to give visitors something completely unique. The pink pumpkin patch is a UK first, it’s eye-catching, it’s fun, and it’s designed to make this autumn unforgettable.”

Still Love Orange? There’s Plenty of Choice

Alongside the pink patch, visitors will also be able to enjoy acres of traditional orange pumpkins, ensuring there’s something for every style of picker.