Games Hut
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Pumpkin Village · Autumn 2026
Things to do at Pumpkin Village
More than pumpkin picking.
Choose a pumpkin, play a little longer and make room for something delicious. Pumpkin Village brings pumpkin picking, Halloween atmosphere and autumn activities together in one Essex day out.
Plan your autumn adventure
Start in the patch
Find your perfect pumpkin
From tiny and sweet to huge and unusual, explore pumpkins, gourds and squashes in all sorts of shapes and colours.
Take your time, find a favourite and make pumpkin picking part of your autumn visit.
Pumpkin Village is a seasonal attraction rather than a working pick-your-own field. Pumpkins, gourds and squashes are sourced from growers and brought together in the Village, giving you a broad mix of colours, shapes and sizes to browse in one place.
Pumpkins are sold separately from admission.
Plan your pumpkin visit
Stay for everything else
More ways to play
Make your way around the village and find your family’s favourite autumn activity. The mix of games, crafts, photo opportunities, marshmallow toasting and food makes Pumpkin Village more than a simple Essex pumpkin patch.
Craft Tipi
Make time to get creative with autumn crafts.
Tipi Cinema
Settle in and take a break between adventures.
Photo opportunities
Capture the costumes, pumpkins and smiles together.
Halloween shop
Browse seasonal Halloween extras while you are in the Village.
Marshmallow toasting
Gather for a sweet treat and a cosy autumn moment.
Take a tasty break
Eat, drink & get cosy
Enjoy hearty autumn food, sweet treats and warm drinks between adventures. Leave a little room for toasted marshmallows, too.
The village also has a licensed pub for a cosy stop during your visit.
If you have food allergies or specific dietary requirements, contact the team before your visit so you can check the options available.
Ask about food & drink
October half term in Essex
Autumn fun throughout half term
For 2026, Pumpkin Village is open every day from 16 to 31 October, covering the Essex County Council half-term week of 26-30 October. That gives families the choice of weekday or weekend visits during the busiest part of pumpkin season.
School holiday dates can vary for academies and individual schools, so check your own school calendar as well as the live Pumpkin Village booking availability.
See 2026 opening dates