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

If you are looking for pumpkin picking near Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire towns and villages including Oxford, Bicester, Banbury, Kidlington, Witney, Carterton, Chipping Norton, Abingdon, Didcot and Thame. It’s the perfect autumn day out for families who want real fields, fresh air and a genuine working farm setting.

Many visitors from Oxfordshire turn their seasonal adventure into a full day out, combining pumpkin picking with time spent in Oxford city centre, Blenheim Palace, Bicester Village, or one of Oxfordshire’s many parks and green spaces before or after their visit.

The Closest Large Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch to Oxfordshire

Our Colchester site is one of the original pick-your-own pumpkin farms in Essex. In 2026 we proudly celebrate our 11th pumpkin picking season, following our special 10-year anniversary where we introduced the UK’s 1st pink-themed pumpkin field. Families travel from across Oxfordshire each year because they love our wide-open space, friendly atmosphere and the authenticity of a real farm where pumpkins are grown in the very fields they wander through.

A Real Farm Experience for All Ages

When you arrive from Oxfordshire, you step into sweeping fields filled with pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colours. You can stroll through the patch, take autumn photos, explore our seasonal displays, enjoy food and drink and pick your pumpkins straight from the field.

Our layout is relaxed and spacious, ideal for families with younger children while still offering excitement for older visitors. Because everything is grown on-site, you feel genuinely connected to the land, the season and the farming heritage behind autumn traditions.

Why Oxfordshire Families Choose Foxes Farm

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

• A true working farm experience
• Easy countryside travel from Oxfordshire
• Beautiful autumn photo backdrops
• Safe, family-friendly open fields
• A calm, relaxed atmosphere away from busy towns

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Whether you’re visiting from Oxford, Banbury, Bicester, Thame or a nearby village, our pumpkin patch offers a fun and memorable autumn escape.

Plan Your Visit from Oxfordshire

We open from late September through to the end of October 2026, including half-term. Our Colchester farm is usually 1hr 20–1hr 40 minutes from many Oxfordshire towns depending on traffic, making it a comfortable countryside day out for families wanting a real seasonal experience.

Tickets for 2026 will be available soon. October weekends always fill up quickly, so if you’re visiting from Oxford, Banbury, Kidlington, Witney or surrounding villages, we recommend booking early to secure your ideal date.