Somewhere between London and Cambridge, a pumpkin volcano erupts every October. Yes, really: the "Pumpcano" is one of the stars of the Cammas Hall Farm Halloween season in Essex!
Around it, you'll find a huge pick-your-own pumpkin patch, a spooky walkway and a terror tunnel that made the grown-ups in our family scream louder than the kids!
Today, DOYOUSPEAKLONDON brings you through the tunnels, into the pumpkin fields and home with a carving-ready haul.
Cammas Hall Farm: from pick-your-own pioneer to Halloween favourite
Cammas Hall Farm sits in the countryside on the Hertfordshire-Essex border, just off the M11, roughly halfway between London and Cambridge.
This family-owned farm was established in 1966 and was one of the pioneers of pick-your-own. Depending on the season, you can fill your basket with strawberries, cherries, berries and fresh vegetables.
In recent years, the farm has added seasonal events to welcome new visitors, and Halloween is now one of the highlights of its calendar. I first spotted it on Instagram and knew I had to bring my family along!
Cammas Hall Farm Halloween: what to expect on the day
Into the tunnels of horror
We'd pre-booked our tickets and set off on a sunny half-term morning. After checking in, we headed straight for the tunnels of horror.
First came a gigantic spider web, crawling with surprisingly lifelike animated spiders…
Then came the characters: grinning clowns, ghostly figures and a few creatures you really wouldn't want to meet after dark!
One actor stood so perfectly still that we were convinced she wasn't real. The moment she moved, we screamed… then burst out laughing!
Funnily enough, the children around us (some under 10!) were completely unfazed, while we adults jumped at every corner. Good to know: today's Terror Tunnel is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Lost in a sea of pumpkins
Once we'd had our fill of scares and giggles, we stepped outside into the pumpkin patch. Hundreds of pumpkins stretched in every direction: I don't think I'd ever seen so many in one place!
Big ones, small ones, orange, yellow and white: there's a pumpkin for everyone. The little ones loved running (and tumbling) between the rows.
Keep your camera handy for the giant pumpkin pyramid, the spooky silhouettes and the costumed characters wandering through the field.
We even bumped into a few fellow Instagrammers, happily posing among the pumpkins…
Gourds, a playground and a pot of soup
Before heading home, take a peek at the crates of colourful gourds and squashes. Kids with energy to spare can head to the playground, while grown-ups grab a snack at the café.
We left with our pumpkin haul: just enough for carving, plus a big pot of homemade pumpkin soup!
Why Cammas Hall Farm Halloween is worth the trip
Who says Halloween scares are just for kids? At Cammas Hall, it was the adults who screamed the loudest in the tunnels, while the children marched on bravely!
Then there's the pumpkin patch itself, rolling out under big Essex skies, an easy drive up the M11 from London.
This season brings even more to discover: the erupting Pumpcano, a Wicked Walkway, a Halloween maize maze and, on selected evenings, Resurrected nights with live tribute acts.
Cammas Hall Farm turns Halloween into a family adventure, with just the right amount of scream!
Happy pumpkin hunting, and may your jack-o'-lantern be the scariest on the street! 🎃
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Everything you need to know about Cammas Hall Farm Halloween
Address: Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex CM22 7JT
Nearest station: Sawbridgeworth, about 5 miles away (taxis available). Bus 305 stops in Hatfield Broad Oak, about a mile from the farm.
Dates: Halloween Pumpkin Patch from 3 to 31 October 2026. Resurrected evenings on 16, 17, 23 and 24 October.
Tickets: Pumpkin Patch from £6.95 per person. Resurrected evenings from £15.95 (adults) and £9.95 (children), under 2s free. Pumpkins and the maize maze are extra. Book online in advance.
Opening hours: Cammas Hall Farm is open on selected dates in October, including Saturday–Sunday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with specific weekday hours varying by date (such as 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM on October 15, and 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on October 21–22). You can check live schedules or book a visit directly on the Cammas Hall Farm Website.
Parking: free on site
Good to know: the Terror Tunnel is recommended for ages 12+, and dogs aren't allowed on Resurrected nights.
Website: cammashall.co.uk
