Pick Your Own Perfect Pumpkin
Choose from a variety of pumpkins and squashes of all shapes and sizes. Booking is a must!
Opening Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October
Thursday 23th – Friday 31th October (Half Term)
EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our third year of visiting Otto’s with our grandchildren. It’s become our Halloween tradition that they have come to expect. We’re always made so welcome and we love it. See you again next year 😊.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a nice time with our little one. We definitely coming back next year. And the pumpkin that we took home were amazing.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a fun afternoon at Otto's, we all enjoyed this experience including our Granddaughter who celebrated her 2nd birthday. Such a lovely family atmosphere, enjoying the trails and selecting our pumpkins also the quiz questions and learning some surprising fact's along the way!! We so much enjoyed this outdoor experience and had the most wonderful weather, some great photo opportunities and the mud made it all the more interesting 😂. Love it so much I revisited on Thursday, such a lovely introduction to Autumn. 🎃🎃 see you next year!!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was the 2nd year of pumpkin picking at Otto's & our 5 year old loves it! They had improved on last year, adding more bits to do, woodland walk, games, etc. The staff are always so friendly & helpful. We look forward to going again next year.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great day at Otto’s! Felt very welcome and at home exploring the pumpkin patch and all the extras that came with it. Beautifully set out, great fun for the kids and photo opportunities of course! Can’t wait to get back next year!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Otto's pumpkin patch is a lovely little place, huge selection of different pumpkins. Who knew there were so many different types. Some id never seen before. I did find the tiniest polar bear pumpkin. Great coffee and food. Games scattered around for young and old. The swing in the woods was enjoyed by us all. The forbidden forest with little quiz questions throughout. Photo opportunity set ups and of course great selection of pumpkins to pick from the field. This is our second year visiting, we will be back again next year. Definitely recommend.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A fantastic pumpkin experience. A trafitional, relaxed atmosphere. Lots of space, fun activities and great coffee. Definitely back next year.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a friendly welcome and lots of advice on how to decorate and use pumpkins after Halloween. The field was great to explore. Will definitely come back!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A magical place to visit, Otto's Pumpkin Patch is full of delights for both children and adults alike. Trails to follow, secret hideaways to explore, warming drinks to consume, and amazing colourful pumpkins to pick from the fields or from the marquee. Highly recommended, and if you missed this year's event, make sure you go next year. And who knew that pumpkins also grow on trees! 😉🎃
Otto’s Pumpkin Patch Essex (Braintree)
The Cousins family can trace their roots back 8 generations to 1798. Since then a variety of crops and animals have been farmed there. A little notoriety was even gained by Joe Cousins and his Essex pigs when they met the Queen Mother! However 2022 was the first time pumpkins were grown on the farm.
The diversification was the idea of recent St Andrews’ graduate Finn Cousins. After admiring similar pumpkin patches in Scotland he thought his home farm could do with its own patch! Numerous planning meetings later the idea became a reality…
Along the way family and friends have made this journey possible: Mum and Dad Cousins, even Grandpa Cousins have all shared their insight and knowledge to get the pumpkin patch up and running.
We are thankful to have the opportunity to show the farm (and the pumpkins) to the public. Us farmers can often seemed quite closed off! So whether you’re a first timer, or an Otto’s veteran, come and say hello to us, ask us any questions you have and above all enjoy!
Not Just Pumpkin Picking…
Otto’s Pumpkin patch has other delights in store:
- Games area – corn hole, giant jenga and more
- Large marquee, with seating and activities
- Interactive pumpkin quiz
- Giant chalk board
- The Pumpkin House
- Otto’s Den
- The Pumpkin Tree
- Hot and cold refreshments available, picnics are also welcome
- Lots and lots of stunning photo opportunities.
