Pumpkin Picking Bury St Edmunds
Enjoy a Fun Day Out Picking Pumpkins Near Bury St Edmunds This Autumn 2026
If you are looking for pumpkin picking near Bury St Edmunds in Autumn 2026, The Pumpkin Patch by Foxes Farm Produce offers one of the closest, largest and most magical countryside experiences for Suffolk families. Our Colchester farm is an easy journey from Bury St Edmunds, Horringer, Thurston, Woolpit, Beyton, Fornham St Martin, Great Barton, Pakenham and Sicklesmere, making it a lovely autumn day out for families who want real fields, fresh air and a true working farm.
Many visitors from Bury St Edmunds turn their adventure into a full day out by enjoying the Abbey Gardens, Nowton Park, West Stow or Bury St Edmunds town centre before or after their visit.
The Closest Large Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch to Bury St Edmunds
Our Colchester site is one of the original pick-your-own pumpkin farms in Essex. In 2026 we proudly celebrate our 11th season, following our special 10 year anniversary where we created the UK’s 1st pink-themed pumpkin field. Families travel from Suffolk every year because they love our space, our friendly atmosphere and our real farm setting.
A Real Farm Experience for All Ages
When you arrive, you step into wide open fields filled with bright pumpkins in every shape and size. You can wander quietly, take lovely autumn photos, enjoy seasonal displays, grab tasty food and pick your pumpkins straight from the field. The layout is relaxed and spacious, making it perfect for younger children while still exciting for older visitors. Because everything is grown on-site, you feel close to the land, the season and the farming that makes autumn so special.
Why Bury St Edmunds Families Choose Foxes Farm
• A true working farm experience
• Easy countryside journey from Suffolk
• Beautiful autumn photo spots
• A calm, family-friendly atmosphere
• Safe, wide-open fields for children to explore
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Plan Your Visit from Bury St Edmunds
We open from late September until the end of October 2026, including half term. Our Colchester farm is usually 45–55 minutes from Bury St Edmunds, giving you a countryside day out without long travel times.
Tickets for 2026 will be released soon. October weekends book up fast, so we recommend early booking if you are visiting from Bury St Edmunds or the nearby villages.
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!
Are you a Pumpkin Patch, Garden Centre, Nursery, family attraction or running a Halloween event and need of pumpkins? Then look no further!
Enquire now
for 2025!
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Enter your email address and download our Wholesale Pumpkin Price list
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Complete the Wholesale Price List form with your sizing, quantity and delivery requirements
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.