Enjoy a Fun Day Out Pumpkin Picking Near Chelmsford Essex This Autumn 2026

If you are looking for pumpkin picking near Chelmsford in Autumn 2026, The Pumpkin Patch by Foxes Farm Produce is one of the closest large and authentic Essex pumpkin patches. Located at our Colchester farm, only a straightforward drive from Chelmsford, Broomfield, Writtle, Boreham and nearby villages, it offers the perfect family day out surrounded by real pumpkin fields and a true autumn atmosphere.

The Closest Large Pumpkin Patch to Chelmsford

Our Colchester pumpkin patch is one of the original pumpkin patches in Essex. In 2026 we proudly celebrate our 11th year of pumpkin picking following our hugely successful 10 year anniversary which featured the United Kingdoms first pink themed pumpkin patch. Families from Chelmsford return every year because they know they will find a genuine farm experience with space to explore and thousands of pumpkins grown in our fields.

A Real Pumpkin Picking Experience on a Working Essex Farm

When you visit from Chelmsford you can walk through wide open fields filled with pumpkins grown here on our farm. You can explore the displays, take seasonal photos, enjoy food and drinks and choose your perfect pumpkins to take home.

The experience is ideal for families with children under 10 and for anyone who enjoys a relaxed autumn day out away from busy city settings. Because everything is grown on site you get a real connection with the land and the season.

Why Chelmsford Families Choose Our Essex Pumpkin Patch

Chelmsford visitors choose our farm because it offers one of the most authentic and family friendly pumpkin picking experiences in Essex. Our location and offering make us a natural choice for anyone searching for:

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We focus on sustainability, real farming and creating a proper autumn day out that feels different from anything you will experience in a shop or roadside display.

Entering Our 11th Year of Pumpkin Picking

After celebrating our 10 year anniversary with our unique pink themed pumpkin patch, we are excited to head into our 11th year with even more displays, more pumpkins and even more autumn atmosphere for 2026. Many Chelmsford families now make a visit to our pumpkin patch part of their yearly tradition and Autumn 2026 is set to be one of the best years yet.

Plan Your Visit from Chelmsford

We will be open from late September through to the end of October 2026. Our Colchester pumpkin patch is less than 40 minutes from Chelmsford making it an easy and enjoyable autumn day out without long travel times.

Tickets for 2026 will be released soon and the most popular weekends in October always book up quickly.