Enjoy a Fun Day Out Picking Pumpkins Near Hertfordshire This Autumn 2026

If you are looking for pumpkin picking near Hertfordshire in Autumn 2026, The Pumpkin Patch by Foxes Farm Produce offers one of the closest, largest and most magical countryside pumpkin experiences within easy reach of the county. Our Colchester farm is an enjoyable journey from Hertfordshire towns and villages such as Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, Hertford, Ware, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City and St Albans. It’s the perfect autumn day out for families who want real fields, fresh air and a genuine working farm atmosphere.

Many visitors from Hertfordshire make their trip into a full day out, pairing their pumpkin picking adventure with a visit to Hertford town centre, Bishop’s Stortford cafes, Welwyn Garden City parks or a family lunch before or after their visit.

The Closest Large Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch to Hertfordshire

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 across Hertfordshire every year because they love our space, our friendly atmosphere and the authenticity of a working farm where pumpkins are grown in the very fields they walk through.

A Real Farm Experience for All Ages

When you visit from Hertfordshire, you step into wide open fields filled with bright pumpkins in every shape and size. You can stroll through the patch, take seasonal autumn photos, enjoy our displays, grab a warm drink or snack and pick your pumpkins straight from the field.

The layout is designed to be safe, relaxed and spacious, making it ideal for families with younger children while still offering excitement for teens and adults. Because everything is grown on-site, you get a real connection to the land, the season and the farming behind autumn traditions.

Why Hertfordshire Families Choose Foxes Farm

Families visit us year after year because our pumpkin patch offers:

• A true working farm experience
• Easy countryside travel from Hertfordshire towns
• Beautiful autumn backdrops for photos
• Safe, family-friendly open fields
• A calm and welcoming atmosphere

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Whether you are coming from Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, Hertford or any nearby village, our pumpkin patch offers a magical break from busy town life.

Plan Your Visit from Hertfordshire

We open from late September through to the end of October 2026, including half term. Our Colchester farm is typically 35–55 minutes from many Hertfordshire towns, giving you the perfect countryside day out without long travel times.

Tickets for 2026 will be released soon. October weekends always book up quickly, so if you’re visiting from Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, Hertford, Cheshunt or any surrounding village, we recommend securing your preferred date early.