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

If you are looking for pumpkin picking near Witham in Autumn 2026, The Pumpkin Patch by Foxes Farm Produce is one of the closest and most authentic pumpkin patches in Essex. Located at our Colchester farm, only a short and simple drive from Witham, Silver End, Hatfield Peverel, Kelvedon and Rivenhall, it is the perfect place for a family day out surrounded by real pumpkin fields and a proper autumn atmosphere.

The Closest Large Pumpkin Patch to Witham

Our Colchester pumpkin patch is one of the original pick your own pumpkin patches in Essex. In 2026 we proudly celebrate our 11th year of pumpkin picking after a hugely successful 10 year anniversary season which included the United Kingdoms first pink themed pumpkin patch. Visitors from Witham return every year because they know they will find a genuine farm experience with acres of space and thousands of pumpkins grown right here in our fields.

A Real Pumpkin Picking Experience on a Working Essex Farm

When you visit from Witham you can walk through our wide open pumpkin fields, 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 wants a relaxed autumn day out close to home. Because your pumpkins are grown on site, you experience real farming and a stronger connection to the season.

Why Witham Families Choose Our Essex Pumpkin Patch

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

• pumpkin picking near Witham
• Witham pumpkin patch
• Essex pumpkin patch
• pick your own pumpkins Essex
• things to do in Essex in autumn
• family day out Essex

We focus on sustainability, real farming and creating a proper autumn day out that feels special and memorable.

Entering Our 11th Year of Pumpkin Picking

After celebrating our 10 year anniversary with our one off pink themed pumpkin patch, we are excited to begin our 11th year with more pumpkins, more displays and even more autumn atmosphere for everyone visiting in 2026. Many Witham families now make our pumpkin patch part of their yearly autumn tradition and Autumn 2026 promises to be one of the best yet.

Plan Your Visit from Witham

We will be open from late September through to the end of October 2026. Our Colchester pumpkin patch is less than 25 minutes from Witham which makes it an easy and enjoyable autumn day out without long travel times.

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

Don't miss out - book your tickets now.