Pumpkin Picking in Braintree, Essex
Enjoy a Fun Day Out Pumpkin Picking Near Braintree, Essex This Autumn 2026
If you’re looking for pumpkin picking near Braintree in Autumn 2026, The Pumpkin Patch by Foxes Farm Produce is the closest large, authentic Essex pumpkin patch offering a proper pick-your-own experience. Located at our Colchester farm, just a short and easy drive from Braintree, t’s the perfect place to enjoy a family day out surrounded by real pumpkin fields and fresh autumn air.
The Closest Large Pumpkin Patch to Braintree
Our Colchester pumpkin patch is one of the original pick-your-own pumpkin patches in Essex, and in 2026 we celebrate our 11th year of welcoming families to the farm. After our hugely successful 10-year anniversary season, including the UK’s first pink-themed pumpkin patch, we’re excited to build on everything visitors loved and make Autumn 2026 our best season yet.
A Real Pumpkin Picking Experience on a Working Essex Farm
When you visit from Braintree, you’ll step straight into wide open fields filled with thousands of pumpkins grown right here on our farm. You can wander the patch at your own pace, explore the displays, take seasonal photos, enjoy food and drinks, and pick your favourite pumpkins to take home.
Families with children under 10 love our relaxed daytime atmosphere, and our authentic farming backdrop makes the experience feel different from anything you’d get buying a supermarket pumpkin.
Why Braintree Families Choose Our Essex Pumpkin Patch
Our location and experience make us one of the most popular choices for anyone searching for:
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We grow your pumpkins sustainably, keep the experience family-friendly, and offer a genuine connection to the farm that many visitors now make part of their yearly autumn tradition.
Entering Our 11th Year of Pumpkin Picking
Following our special 10-year celebrations, we’re proud to be heading into our 11th year as one of the longest-running pumpkin patches in Essex. With more displays, more pumpkins and even more autumn atmosphere planned for 2026, it’s the ideal year to start (or continue) your family tradition of pumpkin picking.
Plan Your Visit from Braintree
We’ll be open from late September through to the end of October 2026. Being less than 30 minutes from Braintree, our Colchester patch is easy to reach and perfect for a simple, memorable autumn day out close to home.
Tickets for 2026 will be released soon, and peak weekends in October always book up quickly.
Pumpkin Sizes
Standard
Approximate size
14cm - 20cm
Approximate weight
1.5KG - 2.5KG
Medium
Approximate size
18cm - 24cm
Approximate weight
3KG - 7KG
Mixed
Approximate size
15cm - 23cm
Approximate weight
1kg - 4kg
Small Mixed Squash
Approximate size
Includes Baby Boo, Munchkin and Celebration
Approximate weight
Depends on size
Large Mixed Squash
Approximate size
Includes- Crown Prince, Onion and Ghost
Approximate weight
Depends on Variety
Order Wholesale pumpkins now!
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for 2025!
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Distribution
We sell our pumpkins in cardboard octabins, which get delivered on a standard size pallet. This means the number of pumpkins in each bin is as consistent as possible, but with slight variation in pumpkin size, comes slight variation in the exact count.
Minimum Orders
Our minimum order is 3 bins of pumpkins and our largest order is multiple full lorry loads!
Delivery
We deliver throughout the UK using a third party haulier. We pass this quote directly onto you.