Join us this October for the return of Scott’s Pumpkin Patch, the ultimate autumn family day out in Southend!

Event Dates:

1st October - 31st October

Opening hours:

10am - 5pm, Wednesday - Sunday (last entry at 3:30pm)

Closed on 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th October.

Admission:

Off Peak (1st - 16th October): Online £4.95 | On the door £5.95

Peak (17th - 31st October): Online £6.95 | On the door £7.95

Registered Carers go FREE when attending with the person they care for (Valid DLA, PIP or Access Card needed)

Children under 2 go FREE

Book online in advance to save £1 per person and secure your preferred date and arrival time.

Pumpkins are available to purchase separately and are not included within the admission ticket.

Each booking session lasts 90 minutes, giving you plenty of time to explore the event.

Our first session starts at 10:00am and our last session starts at 3:30pm. The event closes at 5:00pm, when our team will begin clearing the site.

Where to find the event?

Scott’s Pumpkin Patch is held in the field and polytunnel on the right-hand side of the site. The event has its own entrance, which is accessible directly from the car park.

Please follow the Pumpkin Patch signs when you arrive.

Important: Scott’s Pumpkin Patch is not located inside the main garden centre.

For full details, scroll to the bottom of the page!

Pumpkin picking and family autumn fun in Southend, Essex

Get ready for an unforgettable autumn adventure at Scott’s Pumpkin Patch, returning to Scott’s of Southend throughout October 2026.

Explore our outdoor Pumpkin Patch, choose from pumpkins in different colours, shapes and sizes, make your way through the Maize Walk and see our gorgeous Baby Highland cows in their paddock.

You can also step inside our fully covered Pumpkin Barn, packed with pumpkins, Halloween art walls, impressive seasonal displays and fantastic family photo opportunities.

Whether you are looking for pumpkin picking near Southend, an affordable family day out in Essex or somewhere special to capture your autumn photographs, Scott’s Pumpkin Patch has something for everyone.

Opening Dates & Times

Scott’s Pumpkin Patch is open from 10am until 5pm on the following dates:

• Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th October
• Wednesday 7th to Sunday 11th October
• Wednesday 14th to Sunday 18th October
• Wednesday 21st to Sunday 25th October
• Monday 26th to Saturday 31st October for half term

Last entry is at 3.30pm. Last entry is in place to ensure everyone has enough time to enjoy the Pumpkin Patch before the event closes at 5pm.

Each booking session lasts 90 minutes, giving you plenty of time to explore the event.

We are CLOSED on:

• Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th October
• Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th October
• Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th October

Ticket Prices

Off Peak Admission

Valid from 1st to 16th October:

• Online admission: £4.95 per Adult and £4.95 per Child
• Admission on the door: £5.95 Adult and £5.95 per Child
• Children under two: Free
• Qualifying carers: Free (with a valid DLA, PIP or Access Card)

Pumpkins, food, drinks, merchandise and optional activities are not included with admission.

Peak Admission

Valid from 17th to 31st October:

• Online admission: £6.95 per Adult and £6.95 per Child.
• Admission on the door: £7.95 per Adult and £7.95 per Child.
• Children under two: Free
• Qualifying carers: Free (with a valid DLA, PIP or Access Card)

Every person entering the event requires a valid ticket, including children under two and complimentary carers.

Walk-in admission is subject to availability. We recommend booking online to secure your preferred date and arrival time and receive the lowest admission price. If we are at full capacity we will be unable to allow walk in's.

What Is Included With Admission?

Your Scott’s Pumpkin Patch ticket includes:

• Entry to the outdoor Pumpkin Patch
• Entry to the fully covered Pumpkin Barn
• Entry to the Maize Walk, subject to conditions (This may be closed in bad weather conditions)
• See Highland cows to see in their paddock. Public are not able to go inside the paddock.
• Halloween art walls and seasonal displays
• Autumn and Halloween photo opportunities
• Meet roaming spooky characters at weekends and during half term
• Free onsite parking
• Visitor toilets
• Wheelbarrows, subject to availability

Pumpkins, food, drinks, merchandise and optional activities are not included with admission.

Plan Your Pumpkin Patch Visit

There’s lots to see and do at Scott’s Pumpkin Patch throughout October, but what’s available can vary depending on the day you visit.

Our core Pumpkin Patch experience is open on all advertised event dates, while weekends and October half term bring additional food traders, activities and seasonal extras.

Visiting On A Weekday?

Joining us on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday outside of October half term? These are our quieter Pumpkin Patch days and a great option if you’re looking for a relaxed autumn visit.

Your admission still includes the full core Pumpkin Patch experience. Explore the outdoor patch, step inside our covered Pumpkin Barn, take on the Maize Walk, see our Highland cows and discover plenty of autumn displays and photo opportunities along the way.

You can also choose your favourite pumpkins to purchase and take home, with pumpkins available from £1.

Food & Drink On Weekdays

There will be no food or drink traders operating inside the Pumpkin Patch on weekdays outside of half term.

Don't worry, you can still make a day of it! Our popular Scott’s Kitchen restaurant will be open inside the main garden centre, serving breakfast, lunch, drinks, cakes and more.

If you’d like to eat before or after your Pumpkin Patch visit, we recommend booking your table in advance.

BOOK A TABLE AT SCOTT’S KITCHEN

Once you leave the event you are unable to re-enter. So make sure you bring everything you need in with you and book your table in our restaurant either before or after your pumpkin patch session.

Visiting At The Weekend Or During Half Term?

This is when there’s even more happening at the Pumpkin Patch!

As well as everything included with your admission, weekends and October half term will see additional food traders, seasonal activities and optional extras joining us on selected dates.

Look out for:

• Food and drink traders from Essex Foodies, Slim Ricks BBQ & Vintage Candy Floss & Popcorn

• Face painting & hair braiding

• Custom trucker hats from Never Ending Chain

• Other pop-ups and autumn extras

You can also meet our roaming spooky characters on selected weekends and during October half term, which is included with your admission.

A Little Reminder About Optional Extras

Pumpkins, food, drinks, merchandise, face painting, custom trucker hats and other optional activities are not included in your admission ticket and are charged separately.

Traders, activities and concessions may operate on selected dates and are subject to availability, so if there’s something in particular you’re hoping to enjoy, we recommend checking the event information before your visit.

Where To Find The Event

Scott’s Pumpkin Patch is held in the field and polytunnel on the right-hand side of the site. The event has its own entrance, which is accessible directly from the car park.

Please follow the Pumpkin Patch signs when you arrive.

Important: Scott’s Pumpkin Patch is not located inside the main garden centre.

Booking Information

Important: Create a DigiTickets account before you check out

We strongly recommend creating a DigiTickets account before completing your purchase. Without an account, you will not be able to manage or change your booking yourself, and we cannot guarantee that our team will be able to move your tickets to another date or session.

Customers who create an account before checkout can change their booking up to 12 hours before their session, subject to availability. A £1.50 amendment fee applies each time a booking is changed.

Once you are within 12 hours of your session, no changes can be made. Creating an account now is the best way to avoid losing your booking if your plans change.