Pumpkin Picking Village at Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers, near Chelmsford in Essex, is an outdoor pumpkin field with more than 75 varieties of pumpkin, squash and gourd. You pick your own from the field, with a maize maze, hay mountain, pumpkin cannon and a Halloween shop. Entry is by a paid ticket, with the pumpkins paid for separately.
About Pumpkin Picking Village
Pumpkin Picking Village is an outdoor pumpkin-picking event at Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, near Chelmsford in Essex. It is a separate operation from the neighbouring Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, and grows more than 75 varieties for the patch.
Pumpkin Picking at Pumpkin Picking Village
You pick your own pumpkins from the outdoor field, choosing from more than 75 varieties. Entry is by a paid site ticket, with the pumpkins paid for separately on top. Alongside the patch there is a maize maze, a hay mountain, a pumpkin cannon, a Halloween shop, food and drink and roaming characters. There are dog-friendly daytime slots and “Pumpkin Dog Nights” evening sessions.
Opening Times & Prices
The event runs from late September through October (in 2025, from 26 September to 31 October), with daytime and evening sessions. Entry is by a paid, timed ticket (around £4 to £6 in the day and £9 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 website.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5WP.
- Booking: paid, timed ticket booked online.
- Dogs: dog-friendly daytime slots and evening “Pumpkin Dog Nights”.
- Parking: free.
- Facilities: maize maze, hay mountain, pumpkin cannon, Halloween shop, food and drink.
Contact
Address: Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5WP
Phone: 0845 034 5111
Website: pumpkinpickingvillage.co.uk
Facebook: Pumpkin Picking Village
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, entry is by a paid, timed ticket booked online, with the pumpkins paid for separately. The ticket does not include the neighbouring animal adventure park.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, there are dog-friendly daytime slots and evening “Pumpkin Dog Nights”.