Foxes Farm Produce runs a pick-your-own pumpkin patch at Watch House Farm, Wash Road, Basildon, in Essex, with more than 30 varieties grown on site. You take a wheelbarrow into the field and pick your own, with a corn maze, a sunflower field for photos and a games zone. Entry is by a pre-booked ticket, with the pumpkins paid for separately.
About Foxes Farm Produce (Basildon)
This is the Basildon site of Foxes Farm Produce, a family business that has run pick-your-own pumpkins since 2015 (its original patch is at Aldham, near Colchester). The Basildon patch is at Watch House Farm, Wash Road, in the Noak Bridge area, and grows more than 30 varieties.
Pumpkin Picking at Foxes Farm (Basildon)
You are given a wheelbarrow and pick your own pumpkins from the field, choosing from more than 30 varieties of pumpkin and squash. Entry is by a pre-booked ticket, with the pumpkins paid for separately on top. There is a corn trail, a sunflower field for photos, a games zone, a bale mountain and refreshments including hot chocolate, crepes and loaded chips. Wellies are recommended.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs from late September through October, 9am to 5pm with last entry around 4pm. Entry is by a pre-booked ticket (around £5 per person in the day, £10 in the evening in 2025), with the pumpkins paid for separately. The exact dates and prices for the coming season had not been confirmed at the time of writing, so book through the farm’s website.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Watch House Farm, Wash Road, Basildon, Essex, SS15 4ER.
- Booking: pre-booked ticket required (online).
- Dogs: generally not allowed; some dog-friendly dates may be available, so check the website.
- Parking: on-site.
- Facilities: corn maze, sunflower field, games zone, refreshments.
Contact
Address: Watch House Farm, Wash Road, Basildon, Essex, SS15 4ER
Phone: 01206 481983
Email: hello@thepumpkinpatches.co.uk
Website: foxesfarmproduce.co.uk
Facebook: @foxesfarmproduce
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, entry is by a pre-booked ticket, with the pumpkins paid for separately on top.
Is this the same as the Colchester patch?
No, this is the Basildon site; Foxes Farm Produce also runs its original patch at Aldham, near Colchester.