We grow a huge range of fruit and veg for you to come and pick your own from our fields!
The fruit season runs from June to August, there is nothing to pick right now. See the calendar below for approximate dates of when our fruit & veg will be ready to pick, and check back here from the start of June for updates on this year's season.
Advanced bookings are required to pick strawberries. Tickets go on sale around 48 hours in advance - it's not possible to book further in advance than this. No bookings are needed to pick the other fruit and veg.
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The fruit season runs from June to August, there is nothing to pick right now. See the calendar below for approximate dates of when our fruit & veg will be ready to pick, and check back here from the start of June for updates on this year's season.
Advanced bookings are required to pick strawberries. Tickets go on sale around 48 hours in advance - it's not possible to book further in advance than this. No bookings are needed to pick the other fruit and veg.
If you'd like to be kept up-to-date with news about our 2022 fruit picking season, please sign up to our newsletter.
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 all depend 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 all depend on the weather each year.
How much does it cost?
- Strawberries: Advanced tickets are required and can be purchased online 24-48 hours before visiting. In 2021 tickets cost £4.50 per person and it includes a portion of strawberries each, with any extra fruit paid for by weight.
- All other fruit/veg: Tickets are not required. We charge a small deposit on entry - in 2021 it was £2 per person - which is then taken off the price of your fruit/veg when we weigh it at the end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed?
Although dogs are welcome in our grass car park, outdoor café and plant centre, unfortunately we can't allow them into the fruit fields or play area for hygiene reasons.
How are the strawberries grown?
For 2022: All of our strawberries are now grown on 'table tops' - rows of elevated plants at waist height to an adult. Some are inside polytunnels and some are outdoors, but we no longer grow any in the ground. The 'table tops' make the strawberries much better quality, cleaner and easier to pick without the need for bending over. Toddlers may need assistance in reaching some of the fruit.
Can I eat fruit in the fields?
No, it is not permitted to eat our produce in the fields - it must be paid for before consuming. We also strongly recommend all fruit is thoroughly washed before eating.
Do you take cards?
Yes, we take card payments as well as cash.
What should I wear?
We recommend wearing sturdy shoes in dry conditions and wellies when wet - the fields can get a little muddy. We open in all weathers so please dress for the occasion! We recommend that small children 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, access will depend on the type of pram or wheelchair.
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.
Are dogs allowed?
Although dogs are welcome in our grass car park, outdoor café and plant centre, unfortunately we can't allow them into the fruit fields or play area for hygiene reasons.
How are the strawberries grown?
For 2022: All of our strawberries are now grown on 'table tops' - rows of elevated plants at waist height to an adult. Some are inside polytunnels and some are outdoors, but we no longer grow any in the ground. The 'table tops' make the strawberries much better quality, cleaner and easier to pick without the need for bending over. Toddlers may need assistance in reaching some of the fruit.
Can I eat fruit in the fields?
No, it is not permitted to eat our produce in the fields - it must be paid for before consuming. We also strongly recommend all fruit is thoroughly washed before eating.
Do you take cards?
Yes, we take card payments as well as cash.
What should I wear?
We recommend wearing sturdy shoes in dry conditions and wellies when wet - the fields can get a little muddy. We open in all weathers so please dress for the occasion! We recommend that small children 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, access will depend on the type of pram or wheelchair.
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.
