Looking for the ultimate pumpkin picking evening adventure this season? Hatters Farm in Essex is the place to be!
Just a short drive from Hertfordshire and London, this top-rated pumpkin patch is bursting with charm, colour, and festive fun for all ages.
Hatter's Farm Pumpkin Patch details:
- Dates: 18th - 31st October 2025
- Location: Hatter's Farm, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford CM22 6NP
Highlight's at Hatter's Farm Pumpkin Picking Nights:
- Grab a wheelbarrow and dive into a sea of over 100,000 homegrown pumpkins and squash! With more than 75 varieties grown this year, from knobbly and white to giant and teeny-tiny, there’s a pumpkin for every personality
- Are you brave enough to wander the 7 acre Maize Maze in the dark?
- Creep your way slowly through the Hater's Farm Mad House, warning...you may find clowns lurking around each corner!
- As you wander the fields, don’t be surprised if a costumed character pops up to say hello! Hatters Farm’s roaming street actors bring a playful twist to your visit, adding laughter and surprise around every corner
- Autumn never looked so good! From the giant welly boot to the vintage 1956 Morris Minor, Hatters Farm is packed with quirky photo ops. And yes, there’s even a Union Jack made entirely of orange, yellow, and green pumpkins. Your Instagram feed is about to get a serious seasonal upgrade
- Pumpkin picking works up an appetite, and Hatters Farm has you covered. Head to the food court for mouthwatering burgers, waffles, toasties, coffee, and hot chocolate
- Soak up the atmosphere in the courtyard area lit by over 1,000 festoon lights and enjoy the sounds from one of the local musicians!
- New this year: the Pumpkin Bar and cozy fire pits, perfect for roasting giant marshmallows and soaking up the autumn vibes
So much more than pumpkins
Hatters Farm is a full on fall festival! Beyond the patch, you’ll find:
- Hatter’s Haunted Mad House
- Hay Bale Maze & Bale Mountain
- Delicious Food & Drinks
- Live Roaming Actors
- Indoor Farm Play Area
- Maize Maze (additional charge)
- Pumpkin Cannon (additional charge)
- Face Painting (prices vary)
- Amazing Photo Opportunities
…and plenty more surprises!
So gather your crew, grab your wellies, and head to Hatters Farm for a pumpkin picking experience that’s anything but ordinary. Tickets sell fast — book now and make this autumn one to remember!