Welcome! This page contains all the information about Fruit Picking at the farm - please read carefully to the bottom. Bookings are required to pick strawberries from our tunnels, with tickets going on sale just 24-48 hours in advance. If there are tickets available right now, there will be a link below. Bookings are not required to pick other fruit & veg.
What's available to pick?
Updated: Sun 25th July (4.30pm)
Updated: Sun 25th July (4.30pm)
- Monday: no bookings required. Our strawberry tunnels are closed, but visitors can access our outdoor strawberry patches to hunt for the very last outdoor strawberries of the season. They are small and scarce, but you're welcome to see what you can find. There will also be blackcurrants and redcurrants and a few tayberries to pick. The raspberries were all picked out no Sunday. We'll just charge a £2 deposit for entry, which is knocked off the price of the produce you pick.
- Tuesday: bookings are open to pick in our strawberry tunnels - click the button below. There will also be a selection of other fruit to pick with no bookings required. Those coming with primary school aged children might be interested in booking in for the Billy The Blackbird Workshop we're hosting on Tuesday too.
- After Tuesday: we will open the strawberry tunnels 3-4 times a week until mid August. Tickets for this will go on sale 24-48 hours in advance - please check back for updates. There will also be a choice of other fruits & veg to pick with no bookings required.
- Note: We're unable to take bookings over the phone, or provide further information than what's already on this web page. Please do not ring if you can possibly help it. Many thanks for your understanding.
Do I need to book?
Yes, for strawberry picking. To ensure a safe and relaxed visit for all advanced booking is essential for entry into the strawberry fields this year.
Bookings open on this page around 48 hours in advance of your visit. For example, tickets to pick strawberries on 24th July will be available to buy sometime around 22nd July. We cannot release tickets any further ahead than this, because the availability of fruit - and so the number of tickets we can release - varies day by day throughout the season. It's not possible to predict more than 2-3 days in advance whether the fields will be open.
When there are other fruits and veg available to pick, advanced bookings are not required for these. We will keep this page updated every day during the season to advise what, if anything, is available to pick without a booking.
Yes, for strawberry picking. To ensure a safe and relaxed visit for all advanced booking is essential for entry into the strawberry fields this year.
Bookings open on this page around 48 hours in advance of your visit. For example, tickets to pick strawberries on 24th July will be available to buy sometime around 22nd July. We cannot release tickets any further ahead than this, because the availability of fruit - and so the number of tickets we can release - varies day by day throughout the season. It's not possible to predict more than 2-3 days in advance whether the fields will be open.
When there are other fruits and veg available to pick, advanced bookings are not required for these. We will keep this page updated every day during the season to advise what, if anything, is available to pick without a booking.
What fruit & veg can I pick and when?
The calendar below shows approximate dates for all of the different crops we grow. For instance, the strawberry season typically starts in mid-June and continues to the end of August. All of these dates are for guidance only - the timings of the fruit and veg seasons are all depended on the weather each year.
The calendar below shows approximate dates for all of the different crops we grow. For instance, the strawberry season typically starts in mid-June and continues to the end of August. All of these dates are for guidance only - the timings of the fruit and veg seasons are all depended on the weather each year.
How much does it cost?
Strawberry picking tickets cost up to £4.50 per person, with discounts available for families (£15.50 for a family of 4 or £19 for a family of 5). The ticket includes car parking, entry to the fields, as well as a punnet to fill with strawberries (approx. 330g) to take home for free. Any additional strawberries picked will be paid for by weight when you leave the fields.
Tickets are required for all people entering the strawberry fields (adults and children), except non-participating 'babes in arms' (under 18 months). Strawberry ticket holders will benefit from free entry into any other picking fields that are open on the day, with additional fruit/veg picked to be paid for by weight.
On days when there are other 'non-strawberry' fruits and veg to pick, people who visit without a pre-booked strawberry ticket will be allowed entry into these non-strawberry areas, subject to space restrictions. For 'non-strawberry' picking we usually charge a £2 deposit per person (adults and children over 18 months) which is knocked off the final bill when we weigh your fruit at the end. Please see the daily updates at the top of this page for confirmation these arrangements on any given day.
The table below shows this year's prices per kilo for the various fruit and veg available to pick:
Strawberry picking tickets cost up to £4.50 per person, with discounts available for families (£15.50 for a family of 4 or £19 for a family of 5). The ticket includes car parking, entry to the fields, as well as a punnet to fill with strawberries (approx. 330g) to take home for free. Any additional strawberries picked will be paid for by weight when you leave the fields.
Tickets are required for all people entering the strawberry fields (adults and children), except non-participating 'babes in arms' (under 18 months). Strawberry ticket holders will benefit from free entry into any other picking fields that are open on the day, with additional fruit/veg picked to be paid for by weight.
On days when there are other 'non-strawberry' fruits and veg to pick, people who visit without a pre-booked strawberry ticket will be allowed entry into these non-strawberry areas, subject to space restrictions. For 'non-strawberry' picking we usually charge a £2 deposit per person (adults and children over 18 months) which is knocked off the final bill when we weigh your fruit at the end. Please see the daily updates at the top of this page for confirmation these arrangements on any given day.
The table below shows this year's prices per kilo for the various fruit and veg available to pick:
Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed?
Although dogs are welcome in our grass car park, outdoor cafe and plant centre, unfortunately we can't allow them into the fruit fields or play area for hygiene reasons.
Can I eat fruit in the fields?
Unfortunately, we do not allow you to eat produce in the fields. We strongly recommend all fruit is washed before eating, especially during the current covid conditions.
Do you take cards?
Yes, we take card payments as well as cash.
Do I need to book for non-picking activities?
No. The farm shop, plant centre, outdoor cafe and play area are all free to enter with no bookings required. These are open every day from 9am to 5pm all year round, even outside of fruit picking season.
How long can I stay?
There is no time limit on your visit. Strawberry pickers will choose an entry time on booking (every 15 minutes between 9am - 4pm) but can stay for as long as you like. Most visitors spend around 30-60 minutes picking fruit and then another hour browsing the farm shop, plant centre, eating at the cafe or playing on the play area.
What should I wear?
We recommend wearing sturdy shoes in dry conditions and wellington boots when wet - the fields can get a little muddy. We open in all weathers so please dress for English summer outdoor conditions! 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 or wheelchair to the fruit fields?
We're happy for prams and wheelchairs to be taken up to the edges of the fields. The tracks that lead to the fields are a mixture of grass and gravel, and so most sturdy prams and wheelchairs can access in dry conditions. If it is wet underfoot, then it can get a little muddy and access will depend on the type of pram or wheelchair. Unfortunately they can't get in among the fruit plants themselves.
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.
Can I bring a picnic?
Although we have an outdoor cafe serving hot and cold food and drink and ice creams, we're also happy for you to bring your own picnic to the farm. We ask that you eat it on the grass car park field. It is not permitted to eat a picnic in the fruit fields, and when we're busy, our own picnic benches will be reserved for those eating food purchased from the outdoor cafe.
When should I visit?
The main factor in deciding when to come is understanding what produce is available to pick at the moment (see above for current availability when the season starts). The peak strawberry season is typically late June to mid-July, when we expect to have strawberries to pick on most days. In late July and throughout August we pick strawberries 3-4 times a week. You should also bear in mind that our peak times are the weekends. If you can come during the week you will avoid the crowds and enjoy a much more peaceful visit.
What are 'indoor' strawberries'?
In 2019 we started growing strawberries 'indoors' - in polytunnels. The strawberries are no different to those grown traditionally outdoors, just having them inside polytunnels gives a better chance of having a long and reliable season. This allows us to have strawberries available to pick from mid June until late August. Indoor strawberries sit on table-tops that are waist-high to an adult, meaning much less bending over is needed than with outdoor strawberries and so much better on the back! Toddlers may need a little adult assistance to reach some of the fruit. The polythene roof means you'll always be dry whilst picking, even if it's drizzling outside, but be warned - the tunnels can get hot in the middle of a sunny day. We do still have traditional outdoor strawberries too, which are available for around 3 weeks in late June and early July.
Are dogs allowed?
Although dogs are welcome in our grass car park, outdoor cafe and plant centre, unfortunately we can't allow them into the fruit fields or play area for hygiene reasons.
Can I eat fruit in the fields?
Unfortunately, we do not allow you to eat produce in the fields. We strongly recommend all fruit is washed before eating, especially during the current covid conditions.
Do you take cards?
Yes, we take card payments as well as cash.
Do I need to book for non-picking activities?
No. The farm shop, plant centre, outdoor cafe and play area are all free to enter with no bookings required. These are open every day from 9am to 5pm all year round, even outside of fruit picking season.
How long can I stay?
There is no time limit on your visit. Strawberry pickers will choose an entry time on booking (every 15 minutes between 9am - 4pm) but can stay for as long as you like. Most visitors spend around 30-60 minutes picking fruit and then another hour browsing the farm shop, plant centre, eating at the cafe or playing on the play area.
What should I wear?
We recommend wearing sturdy shoes in dry conditions and wellington boots when wet - the fields can get a little muddy. We open in all weathers so please dress for English summer outdoor conditions! 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 or wheelchair to the fruit fields?
We're happy for prams and wheelchairs to be taken up to the edges of the fields. The tracks that lead to the fields are a mixture of grass and gravel, and so most sturdy prams and wheelchairs can access in dry conditions. If it is wet underfoot, then it can get a little muddy and access will depend on the type of pram or wheelchair. Unfortunately they can't get in among the fruit plants themselves.
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.
Can I bring a picnic?
Although we have an outdoor cafe serving hot and cold food and drink and ice creams, we're also happy for you to bring your own picnic to the farm. We ask that you eat it on the grass car park field. It is not permitted to eat a picnic in the fruit fields, and when we're busy, our own picnic benches will be reserved for those eating food purchased from the outdoor cafe.
When should I visit?
The main factor in deciding when to come is understanding what produce is available to pick at the moment (see above for current availability when the season starts). The peak strawberry season is typically late June to mid-July, when we expect to have strawberries to pick on most days. In late July and throughout August we pick strawberries 3-4 times a week. You should also bear in mind that our peak times are the weekends. If you can come during the week you will avoid the crowds and enjoy a much more peaceful visit.
What are 'indoor' strawberries'?
In 2019 we started growing strawberries 'indoors' - in polytunnels. The strawberries are no different to those grown traditionally outdoors, just having them inside polytunnels gives a better chance of having a long and reliable season. This allows us to have strawberries available to pick from mid June until late August. Indoor strawberries sit on table-tops that are waist-high to an adult, meaning much less bending over is needed than with outdoor strawberries and so much better on the back! Toddlers may need a little adult assistance to reach some of the fruit. The polythene roof means you'll always be dry whilst picking, even if it's drizzling outside, but be warned - the tunnels can get hot in the middle of a sunny day. We do still have traditional outdoor strawberries too, which are available for around 3 weeks in late June and early July.
