Things To Do On Halloween: 9 Spooktacular Ideas At Hatter’s Farm Pumpkin Patch

1) Pick Your Own Pumpkins (by day)

Grab a wheelbarrow and wander the fields. Choose a mix of sizes and colours for carving, cooking and doorstep display. It’s simple, hands-on and oddly calming.

2) Pumpkin Nights (after dark)

When the sun sets, the patch gets a glow-up. Bring a torch, stroll under the lights and pick by moonlight. It’s a brilliant date idea and a hit with teens. Check the Pumpkin Nights page for dates and tickets.

3) Conquer the Maize Maze

Step into the maze, take a few wrong turns and enjoy the laughs on the way out. It’s a quick, feel-good challenge.

4) Fire the Pumpkin Cannon

Line up your shot and send a pumpkin flying. It’s a uniquely Hatter’s crowd-pleaser, and you will be sure to want another go. 

5) Explore Hatter’s Haunted Mad House

A playful scare zone with the right mix of silly and spooky. Great for seasonal snaps and a quick laugh when someone in your group jumps.

6) Tackle the Hay Bale Maze and Bale Mountain

Perfect for smaller adventurers who need to climb, clamber and burn off energy while you line up those golden-hour photos.

7) Meet Roaming Actors and Get Your Face Painted

Keep an eye out for characters doing the rounds. Finish the look with face painting and you’re set for the rest of the day.

8) Hunt Down the Best Photo Spots

From pumpkin houses to themed sets, you’ll find ready-made backdrops across the site. Family photos, couple shots, group chaos.

9) Refuel with Hot Food and Drinks

Warm up with something tasty on site. No leaving the patch, no breaking the mood. Just a quick pause before the next thing.

Plan Your Visit

• Location: Hatter’s Farm near Bishop’s Stortford in Essex, handy for day trips from Essex, Hertfordshire, London and Cambridge.
• Booking: Pre-book your preferred slot, especially for Pumpkin Nights. Check the Book Online page for availability.
• What to wear: Fields can be muddy, so bring wellies and a warm layer.
• Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Please take waste home.
• Pumpkin choice: Expect tens of thousands of pumpkins and squash across the patch.

Why Hatter’s Farm is one of the best things to do on Halloween

Hatter’s Farm packs Halloween into one easy day out. Pick by day, play in the maze, fire the Pumpkin Cannon, grab the photos, then come back after dark for Pumpkin Nights. Great for couples, families and friends from toddlers to teens.