Spooktacular places to go pumpkin picking in Hertfordshire for 2026
There seem to be more and more places to go pumpkin picking in Hertfordshire every year. From proper pumpkin patches where you can hunt out your perfect squash to farms offering Halloween trails, carving and other autumn activities, there are plenty of options for a family day out.
I’ve rounded up some of the best places to go pumpkin picking in Hertfordshire in 2026, along with a few good options just over the border in Essex, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
We live on the eastern side of Hertfordshire, so I’m particularly tempted by some of the pumpkin patches around Bishop’s Stortford and the Essex border. But there are now some great options right across the county.
Do check the details before setting off. Most of the bigger pumpkin farms require you to book a timed slot, particularly during October half term. Some charge separately for your pumpkin, while at others it’s included in the admission price.
And don’t forget, pumpkins are not just for Halloween, their insides make very good soup, ravioli filling (a great way to hide it!) and various other delicious meals.
Thanks to Cammas Hall Farm for the great cover image!
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Halloween activities for teens
If your kids have grown out of trick or treating but still fancy a spooky activity, there are some fantastic events happening across the county over half term. Some of them are fairly tame but others are more appropriate for grownups. So, if you want to scare your teenagers over Halloween, “fear not”, there are some brilliant evenings you can all enjoy as a family!
Pumpkin picking in Hertfordshire – east
Foxholes Farm, near Hertford
Foxholes Farm is aimed at primary-aged children. As in previous years, there’s no pumpkin patch, but children can pick a pumpkin from the display. There are also animals to pet, face-painting, plus indoor and outdoor play areas along with food & drink available to purchase.
Don’t forget to leave some time to explore their farm shop — it’s full of lovely treats and things to buy. If you go at Christmas, it’s a great spot to stock up on cheese!
- Where: Hertford, SG13 7NT
- Find out more about Foxholes Spooky Halloween Farm Fun
Dane End Christmas Tree Farm, near Ware
This is a new pumpkin patch near me and as no booking is required, I might try cycling here with my kids during half term (click here for more Herts cycling ideas!).
As well as a pumpkin patch, visitors to the Dane End farm have a café to refuel in – I can confirm there’s a great selection of cakes.
- Where: Dane End, SG12 0FF
- Find out more about Dane End pumpkins
Cammas Hall Farm, near Bishop’s Stortford
Cammas Hall is a pick your own pro, attracting lots of visitors during the summer fruit picking season. Autumn sees their attention turn to pumpkins and squash. There’s a month-long Halloween experience with spooky characters, a maize maze and over 60 varieties of gourds to choose from.
If you have older children who want to join in the spooky fun, Cammas Hall has a series of evening events on October weekends with live music plus food and drink.
- Where: Needham Green, CM22 7JT
- Find out more about Cammas Hall Farm pumpkin picking
Woodland Ranch, Tewin Hill, near Welwyn Garden City
This little spot near Welwyn has pumpkins scattered around a spooky woodland setting. Activities include tractor rides, animals to feed and a sculpture trail.
Just down the hill is one of our favourite places to stop for a cuppa – Honey Hill Tea Rooms. Perfect if you need coffee and cake after the farm.
- Where: Tewin, AL6 0LL
- Find out more about Halloween at the Woodland Ranch
Tewinbury Farm, near Welwyn Garden City
This Halloween is more restrained than last year with just a Halloween disco for the kids on the 30th.
- Where: Tewinbury, AL6 0JB
- Find out more about Halloween at Tewinbury Farm
Pumpkin picking in Hertfordshire – north
Church Farm Ardeley, near Stevenage
I love this back to basics farm near Walkern. No matter the weather, there is always lots of mud. I have very fond memories of visiting Church Farm when my boys were little.
For Halloween, visitors can pick a pumpkin from Church Farm’s pumpkin patch and then carve it on site – all tools provided.
There are animals to feed and spooky-themed walking trails to follow plus ride-on tractors and various other attractions.
- Where: Ardeley, near Stevenage, SG2 7AH
- Find out more about Church Farm Ardeley
Hitchin Lavender Farm pumpkin patch
This photogenic spot is a big hit in summer when the hillside is awash with purple blooms. Hitchin Lavender is a big hit with Instagrammers so no doubt Halloween will be just as camera-friendly.
There are lots of different pumpkins and squash to choose from plus food and drink stalls for refreshments.
- Where: near Hitchin, SG5 3UA
- Find out more about Hitchin Lavender Farm pumpkin patch
Standalone Farm, Letchworth
This is one of our favourite local farms – it has a particularly good playground which our kids always loved when they were little. Standalone offers a few different experiences – a silent Halloween disco, spooky animals to pet (yikes!) as well as pumpkins to pick.
- Where: Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4JN
- Find out more about about pumpkin picking at Standalone Farm
Pumpkin picking Hertfordshire – west
The Pop up Farm, Harpenden
This scenic spot near the M1 has a huge pumpkin patch from which to pick the perfect pumpkin or squash. There are hay bales to clamber on and a café to refuel in.
- Where: near Harpenden, AL3 8HT
- Find out more about the Pop up Farm
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans
If you’re after an all-singing and all-dancing pumpkin experience, Willows is the place to go! The price is higher than other destinations listed in this article but you get quite a bit more for your money – Halloween disco, adventure playground, funfair rides, tractor rides, inflatables, a pumpkin hunt plus photo opportunities in the “gourd grotto”.
- Where: St Albans, AL4 0PF
- Find out more about Willows Farm pumpkin festival
Pumpkin picking in Essex
Hatters Farm, Takeley, near Stansted
Located on the Essex – Hertfordshire border near Stansted airport, Hatters Farm is another professional Halloween outfit offering pumpkin picking, a maize maze, and Halloween activities across the day and night, perfect for tots and teens.
- Where: Takeley, CM22 6NP
- Find out more about Hatters Farm
Otto’s Pumpkin Patch, Braintree
Now in its third year of pumpkin growing, Otto’s has various activities for pumpkin pickers including games and a den, plus hot and cold refreshments.
- Where: Braintree, CM77 8DL
- Find out more about Otto’s Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Picking Village, near Chelmsford
Located next door to Marsh Farm (separate attraction, not included in ticket price), this is a big pumpkin patch in Essex. There are day time and night time sessions as well as dog-friendly and SEN-only slots. Day time is all about the pumpkin picking whereas the evening event has fairground rides.
- Where: South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5WP
- Find out more about Pumpkin Village
Pumpkin picking in Buckinghamshire
Pumpkin Farm at Christmas Tree Farm, Chesham
This is more of an outdoor shop than a pumpkin patch experience, although lots of the pumpkins are laid out on straw so kids can wander around and pick what they like. If you’ve left it late and you’re looking for a last minute option with no booking issues, the Pumpkin Farm in Chesham is a good choice.
- Where: Chesham, HP5 1NE
- Find out more about pumpkins from Christmas Tree Farm
Pumpkin patches in Bedfordshire
Secret Pumpkin Farm, near Sandy
This farm near Sandy in Bedfordshire has plenty of farm Halloween-themed activities for October and the half term week including a straw maze and straw bales for clambering on. There are mini-tractors and go-carts, an activity trail and of course a pumpkin patch. There are also various activities which carry an extra charge.
- Where: Moggerhanger, MK44 3RA
- Find out more about the Secret Pumpkin Farm
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Do you know of any fantastic pumpkin patches in Hertfordshire or nearby? let me know in the comments below where you go pumpkin picking.
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