Hatter’s Farm at Takeley, near Bishop’s Stortford in Essex, grows its own pumpkins and opens a genuine pick-your-own field each October. You pick your own from the field, with a maize maze, a pumpkin cannon and food trucks, plus torchlit “Pumpkin Nights” on some evenings. It is a family pick-your-own near Stansted, booked in advance.
About Hatter’s Farm
Hatter’s Farm is a family-run farm at Takeley, near Bishop’s Stortford, specialising in outdoor events, with a summer flower-fields season and an October pumpkin pick-your-own. The pumpkins are grown on site.
Pumpkin Picking at Hatter’s Farm
You pick your own pumpkins straight from the homegrown field. Entry is by a per-person ticket, with the pumpkin selection included, plus extras such as a pumpkin cannon, a maize maze and food trucks. There are daytime sessions and torchlit “Pumpkin Nights” on selected evenings. Booking online is required, and dogs on leads are welcome.
Opening Times & Prices
The patch runs across October, with daytime sessions roughly 9:30am to 4:30pm and Pumpkin Nights from 4:30pm to 8:30pm on selected dates. Entry was around £4 to £6 per person (plus a small booking fee, under-2s free), booked online. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s website to book.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Hatter’s Farm, Takeley, Bishop’s Stortford, Essex, CM22 6NP.
- Booking: online booking is required.
- Parking: parking in an adjacent field.
- Dogs: dogs on leads are permitted (please take waste home).
Contact
Address: Hatter’s Farm, Takeley, Bishop’s Stortford, Essex, CM22 6NP
Phone: +44 7585 224196
Email: hello@hattersfarm.co.uk
Website: hattersfarmpumpkins.co.uk
Facebook: @hattersfarmpumpkins
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, the pumpkins are grown on site, and you pick your own straight from the field.
Do I need to book?
Yes, online booking is required, with daytime sessions and torchlit Pumpkin Nights on selected evenings.
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