Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL
Can I bring dogs?
Unfortunately hygiene regulations prohibit us from allowing dogs in the fruit/veg fields, maize maze, play area, farm shop or cafe. We're happy for you to bring your dog to the grass car park and the designated patio area outside the cafe.
PICKING
What is there to pick today?
Please check the availability page to find out whether there are any fields open for picking today.
Do I need to book?
No, we do not take bookings unless you are a large group (over 10 people). The only thing that requires advanced booking is Afternoon Tea in the cafe.
How much does it cost?
There is no charge for the car park, admission to the fields or the picnic and play area. Entry is 100% free!
You pay by weight for the fruit and vegetables you pick when you leave the fields. Prices are shown on the availability page. Most people pick less than 1 kg of fruit each, making it an affordable day out. We're proud that we don't over-charge, but can only keep going with your honesty and support...
Can I eat the fruit in the fields?
We're happy for you to sample one or two pieces of fruit in the field, but ask that you pay for everything else you pick. Around 85% of Pick Your Own farms have gone out of business since the 1980s due to people not respecting the honesty system of not eating the fruit before paying. Please help us continue to open our fields for Pick Your Own by respecting this. We would also encourage you to wash the fruit before eating.
Can I bring dogs?
Unfortunately hygiene regulations prohibit us from allowing dogs in the fruit/veg fields, maize maze, play area, farm shop or cafe. We're happy for you to bring your dog to the grass car park and the designated patio area outside the cafe.
PICKING
What is there to pick today?
Please check the availability page to find out whether there are any fields open for picking today.
Do I need to book?
No, we do not take bookings unless you are a large group (over 10 people). The only thing that requires advanced booking is Afternoon Tea in the cafe.
How much does it cost?
There is no charge for the car park, admission to the fields or the picnic and play area. Entry is 100% free!
You pay by weight for the fruit and vegetables you pick when you leave the fields. Prices are shown on the availability page. Most people pick less than 1 kg of fruit each, making it an affordable day out. We're proud that we don't over-charge, but can only keep going with your honesty and support...
Can I eat the fruit in the fields?
We're happy for you to sample one or two pieces of fruit in the field, but ask that you pay for everything else you pick. Around 85% of Pick Your Own farms have gone out of business since the 1980s due to people not respecting the honesty system of not eating the fruit before paying. Please help us continue to open our fields for Pick Your Own by respecting this. We would also encourage you to wash the fruit before eating.
How much can I pick?
You can pick as much or as little as you like, but we ask that you pay for everything you pick. Please do not pick fruit and then abandon it before paying - it's not fair on other customers who may not be able to pick their own fruit as a result.
What should I wear?
We recommend wearing sturdy shoes in dry conditions and wellington boots when wet - the fields can get a little muddy. Some fields have a few thistles and nettles dotted around and so it's recommended for small children to wear long trousers to protect their ankles.
Can I get a pram/wheelchair in the fruit fields?
We're happy for prams and wheelchairs to be taken into the fields and parked at the top of the fruit rows. The tracks that lead to the fields are a mixture of grass and gravel, and so most prams and wheelchairs can access the fields in dry conditions. If it is wet underfoot, then it can get a little muddy and so access will depend on the type of pram or wheelchair.
Can I bring a picnic?
We're happy for you to bring your own picnic to the farm but ask that you eat it on the tables provided in the play area - not in the fruit fields, cafe or patio area. We also ask that you purchase at least some food or drink from the farm shop or cafe - we sell ice cream, cold drinks and lots of other yummy treats. When we're busy, seating areas will be reserved for those eating food purchased exclusively from the cafe.
You can pick as much or as little as you like, but we ask that you pay for everything you pick. Please do not pick fruit and then abandon it before paying - it's not fair on other customers who may not be able to pick their own fruit as a result.
What should I wear?
We recommend wearing sturdy shoes in dry conditions and wellington boots when wet - the fields can get a little muddy. Some fields have a few thistles and nettles dotted around and so it's recommended for small children to wear long trousers to protect their ankles.
Can I get a pram/wheelchair in the fruit fields?
We're happy for prams and wheelchairs to be taken into the fields and parked at the top of the fruit rows. The tracks that lead to the fields are a mixture of grass and gravel, and so most prams and wheelchairs can access the fields in dry conditions. If it is wet underfoot, then it can get a little muddy and so access will depend on the type of pram or wheelchair.
Can I bring a picnic?
We're happy for you to bring your own picnic to the farm but ask that you eat it on the tables provided in the play area - not in the fruit fields, cafe or patio area. We also ask that you purchase at least some food or drink from the farm shop or cafe - we sell ice cream, cold drinks and lots of other yummy treats. When we're busy, seating areas will be reserved for those eating food purchased exclusively from the cafe.