Pumpkin picking Hertfordshire – get out in the fresh air and enjoy the PYO pumpkin farms and a array of pumpkin patches in the Hertfordshire area. If I am missing any pumpkin picking Hertfordshire experiences in my roundup then please do let me know. Or if you are a business that offers pumpkin picking in Hertfordshire and want to be included in this guide, please reach out via the Contact Us Page. Listings are free.
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The information and prices provided are accurate as of the time of writing. It is advisable to visit each venue’s website prior to your visit to obtain the most current details.
Aldenham Country Park – Spook Fest
About: The annual Halloween event also offers pumpkin picking and pumpkin carving along with a host of other activities. Such as tractor rides, bale play, a spooky trail, a bouncy castle and mazes. There is also an adventure playground and small animal petting. Keep an eye on their Facebook Page for up-to-date information.
Cost: Pumpkin picking and carving is £4.75 per person, and parking for a car is £5.50. Prices vary depending on the activity chosen. Tickets need to be booked in advance via their website.
When: Normally running from the middle of October to the end of half term.
Where: Aldenham Rd, Elstree, Radlett, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, Elstree
Bury Lane Farm Shop
About: The Bury Lane Farm Shop has its own pumpkin patch, where you can pick several different varieties of pumpkin and gourds. As well as finding your perfect pumpkin they have a selection of Halloween treats and gifts.
Cost: No need to book, no entrance fee just pay for what you pick.
When: Updates are shared via their social media pages.
Where: Bury Lane Farm Shop, A10 By Pass, Melbourn, Royston, Herts, SG8 6GT
Cammas Hall Farm
About: Run an annual pumpkin festival with over 50 varieties of pumpkins plus a Halloween maize maze to explore. Lots of Halloween characters and for the older children a terror tunnel is open on Pumpkin nights. There is also a nature trail and play area. Plenty of refreshments are available onsite. Tractor-trailer rides on selected dates
Cost: Tickets do need to be booked in advance via the Cammas Hall Farm website. Tickets are available from the beginning of Sept and tend to sell out. 2025 prices TBC.
When: Normally open from the beginning of October.
Where: Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Near Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7JT
Church Farm Ardeley
About: Offering pick-your-own pumpkins and pumpkin carving . Keep an eye on their Facebook Page for updates. There is also a spooky farm trail and twilight trick or treat. Over half term, they run a special Halloween spookfest with lots more activities.
Cost: Tickets do need to be booked online via the Chruch Farm website in advance. The 2024 entry fee was £6.95 per person with under 2s being free.
When: Normally open from the middle of October onwards.
Where: Ardeley, near Stevenage, SG2 7AH
Dane End Farm Christmas Tree Farm
About: PYO pumpkins with many spooky pumpkin scenes to photograph, a Halloween woodland trail and a coffee shop on site. Up-to-date information is available on their Facebook Page.
Cost: No need to book, free entry and parking
When: Running from the middle of October through to the end of the month
Where: Highview Farm, Dane End, Nr Ware, Hertfordshire. SG12 0FF
Hatters Farm
About: Over 100,000 homegrown pumpkins and squash to choose from at this PYO pumpkin patch. Pumpkins in all shapes and sizes in over 75 different varieties.
Activities for the children include Hatter’s haunted madhouse, a hay bale maze and bale mountain, indoor play areas, face painting, a maise maze and a pumpkin cannon. Lots of photo opportunities and roaming actors.
Food court selling a selection of hot food and drinks. There is even a bar with fire pits. They also grow beautiful flowers in the Summer months.
Cost: Additional charges for some of the activities. Daytime tickets cost between £3-£5, and under 2s are free. Pumpkin Nights run at selected times in October are £7 a ticket. For more information and to book tickets, Hatters Farm.
When: Normally open weekends in October and then throughout half term.
Where: Hatter’s Farm, Takeley, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6NP
Hitchin Lavender
About: There are thousands of homegrown pumpkins in the pumpkin fields coming in all different shapes and sizes. There is also a play area and lots of photo opportunities, street food with loaded fries and hot dogs, hot chocolate, pumpkin spiced latte and home-baked cakes. Update on their Facebook Page.
Cost: No tickets at the gate you do need to book in advance which can be done via Ticketsource with tickets starting at £3.
When: Normally open from the middle of October until the pumpkins run out.
Where: Cadwell Farm, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3UA
Rumbler’s Farm Shop
Cost: No need to book, just turn up and no entry charge.
When: Visiting is weather-dependent, and updates on opening times are posted on their Facebook Page and often given at short notice.
Where: Potten End Hill, Water End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BN
Standalone Farm
About: This Halloween pumpkin patch opened for the first time in 2024, with lots of photo opportunities. Competitions to win annual family passes. Keep up to date via their Facebook Page.
Cost: Tickets need to be pre-booked online via the Standalone Farm website and cost £4.50 per person
When: Normally open weekends from the middle of October
Where: Standalone Farm, Wilbury Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4JN
The Pop-Up Farm
About: A family run pumpkin farm that spreads over 12 acres. They grow their own pumpkins on-site. As well as daytime picking the pop up farm also has moonlight pumpkin nights on selected days. Offering live music, food trucks and a bar. Keep an eye on their Facebook Page for more information.
Cost: Ticket prices in 2024 were £3.95 per person for day tickets and £11.50 for evening tickets. Tickets need to be brought in advance, via the Pop-up Farm website.
When: Normally open for weekends in October and then every day from the middle of the month.
Where: M1 Junction 9, Flamstead, St Albans AL3 8HT
Willows Activity Farm – Pumpkin Festival
About: A great day out with Peter Rabbit and friends. As well as all the normal fun stuff to do including farm animals, ride-ons, inflatables and play areas. Kids can pick their pumpkin from Willow’s Pumpkin Patch, with each paid child getting a free pumpkin.
If your child is under 2 and got free entry then you can purchase a top-up ticket. Other Halloween activities include a pumpkin hunt, a gourd grotto for many photo opportunities, a Halloween maze and funfair rides.
Cost: The pumpkin festival is included in the normal price of entry, which varies depending on the time of year and day of the week. Tickets cost between £13.95 to £24.95 with a 75p booking fee, children under 2 are free.
When: Dates for 2025 TBC
Where: Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, St Albans AL4 0PF
Woodland Ranch Pumpkin Spooktacular
About: Not just a PYO, Woodland Ranch has a range of pumpkins scattered around their spooky woodland setting from small squashes to large pumpkins. As well as pumpkin picking there are a lot of other activities, a woodland playground, tractor-trailer rides, animal encounters, enchanted storytelling and ride-ons. Plenty of photo opportunities.
Cost: Tickets are £8 per person, £28 for a family of four and under 2s are free. Pumpkins are not included in the entrance fee and are sold separately.
When: Normally run over half term
Where: Tewin Hill, Tewin, Welwyn, AL6 0LL
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