Cobbs Farm Pumpkins at Goldhanger, near Maldon in Essex, is a family farm that grows its own pumpkins and opens a genuine pick-your-own field each October. You head into the field and pick straight from the patch, with free entry and a cafe on site. It is a traditional, homegrown pick-your-own in the Maldon countryside (and an entirely separate business from the similarly named Cobbs in Berkshire).
About Cobbs Farm Pumpkins
Cobbs Farm at Goldhanger is run by the Bunting family, who have farmed the Maldon area since 1750. All the pumpkins are grown on site at Goldhanger, and the October pick-your-own field is a popular local fixture.
Pumpkin Picking at Cobbs Farm
You enter the field and pick your own pumpkins from the patch (staff cut the stems), choosing from a range of sizes. Entry is free and you pay only for the pumpkins you pick, from around £1 up to £15 by size. No booking is required on open days. It is quietest before 11am and after 3pm, with Saturdays the busiest.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs on selected dates across October (in 2025 on 11 to 12, 18 to 19 and 24 to 31 October, 10am to 4pm). Entry is free and pumpkins are priced from around £1 to £15 by size. No booking is required. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8BQ.
- Booking: no booking required on open days.
- Parking: free parking on a dedicated car park field.
- Dogs: dogs are not permitted in the patch (it is a food crop), but dogs on leads are allowed in the car park field.
- Payment: cash and card both accepted.
Contact
Address: Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8BQ
Phone: +44 1621 788234
Website: cobbsfarmpumpkins.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry is free and you pay only for the pumpkins you pick (from around £1 to £15 by size). The pumpkins are grown on site.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs on leads are allowed in the car park field, but not in the pumpkin patch itself, as it is a food crop.
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