Otto's Pumpkin Patch: dog-friendly pumpkin patch in Cressing, Braintree, Essex

About the farm

Otto's is a family-run pick your own pumpkin patch near Cressing with 13 varieties of pumpkin plus squashes in a market marquee. Dogs on leads are welcome across the patch, so the whole family can wander the rows together.

What is on here

Pick your own pumpkins from the field

Pumpkin market place in a marquee

Outdoor games around the site

Picnics welcome

Stalls and food

My Little Drinks Van (coffee, tea, cake, savoury options)

Bringing your dog

Dogs allowed on leads throughout the patch
Owners asked to clear up after their dog
Named after Otto, the owners' German Wirehaired Pointer
Picnic areas suit a dog-friendly visit

Lead rule: On-lead. Pumpkin patches are busy working farms, so keep your dog close around crowds, food stalls and machinery.

Dog policy last checked: 13 September 2026 · from the farm's own information.

Visiting

DogsWelcome on a lead

PricePumpkins £2 to £12; parking included in ticket price

Opening9:30am to 5:00pm on selected October dates (weekends plus half term 23-31 Oct)

ParkingOn-site parking included in the ticket price

BookingPre-booking essential due to limited car space

Getting there

Cressing, Braintree, Essex

Otto's Pumpkin Patch is in Cressing, Braintree, Essex. Tap below for turn-by-turn directions.

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Common questions

Can I take my dog to Otto's Pumpkin Patch?

Yes. Otto's Pumpkin Patch is a dog-friendly pumpkin patch in Cressing, Braintree, Essex. Friendly dogs on leads are welcome. Please clear up after your dog.

When is Otto's Pumpkin Patch open?

9:30am to 5:00pm on selected October dates (weekends plus half term 23-31 Oct) Pumpkin season in the UK runs from late September to 31 October, so check the farm's own channels for exact dates each year.

How much does Otto's Pumpkin Patch cost?

Pumpkins £2 to £12; parking included in ticket price Prices can change year to year, so confirm with the farm before you visit.