Enjoy a Fun Day Out Picking Pumpkins Near Maldon Essex This Autumn 2026

If you are looking for pumpkin picking near Maldon in Autumn 2026, The Pumpkin Patch by Foxes Farm Produce — a leading alternative to Cobbs Farm and Osea Leisure Park — offers one of the closest and most authentic seasonal experiences in Essex. Located at our Colchester farm, it is an easy journey from Maldon, Heybridge, Langford, Great Totham, Little Totham, Latchingdon, Tolleshunt D’Arcy, Mayland, Mundon, Goldhanger and Steeple, making it an ideal autumn day out for families who want real fields and a true countryside atmosphere.

Many visiting families also combine their trip with Madison Heights, Promenade Park, the Museum of Power, Heybridge Basin and Maldon High Street, turning their visit into a full Maldon day out.

The Closest Large Pick Your Own Experience to Maldon

Our Colchester site is one of the original pick-your-own farms in Essex. In 2026 we proudly enter our 11th season, following our hugely successful 10-year anniversary which featured the UK’s first pink-themed field. Families from Maldon return year after year for the space, quality and genuine working-farm environment.

A Real Farm Experience for All Ages

Visitors can explore wide open fields, browse autumn displays, take seasonal photos, enjoy food and drink and choose their produce directly from the field. The relaxed layout makes it ideal for families with younger children, while still offering plenty to enjoy for older visitors too.

Because everything is grown on-site, visitors enjoy a true connection to the land, the season and Essex farming.

Why Maldon Families Choose Foxes Farm

Local families choose us because we offer:

• a genuine working farm setting
• easy access with no town-centre congestion
• beautiful seasonal photo opportunities
• a calm, family-friendly atmosphere
• a safe and spacious environment for children

We are a popular choice for visitors searching for:

• pumpkin picking near Maldon
• things to do in Maldon in autumn
• family day out Maldon
• autumn activities near Madison Heights
• seasonal days out near Promenade Park

Our 11th Autumn Season in 2026

Following our record-breaking 10th year, we are excited for an even bigger and better season in 2026 with expanded displays, more produce and enhanced surroundings. Many Maldon families now make visiting us part of their yearly autumn tradition.

Plan Your Visit from Maldon

We will be open from late September through to the end of October 2026, including half term. Our Colchester farm is normally 20–30 minutes from Maldon, making it a convenient countryside escape without long travel times.

Tickets for 2026 will be released soon and October weekends always book up quickly. If you are planning a visit from Maldon, Heybridge, Mayland or the surrounding villages, we recommend booking early to secure your preferred date.