Welcome to our fruit picking experience! It's nearly the end of the season but please check below for updates on what's available each day.
Updated: Thu 23rd Sept (7pm)
- Friday: There are autumn raspberries and blackberries available to pick, as well sunflower heads (see below). No need to book - just arrive between 9am and 4pm. Come early for the best choice.
- Saturday/Sunday: Check back on Friday evening for an update.
- NEW: Pick your own sunflower bird feeder! Bursting with 1,000s of seeds, our sunflower heads make the perfect natural bird feeder (see here). Just £1 for 3 - please bring your own cutting equipment (e.g. scissors). Available every day with no bookings required.
- Unfortunately our usual sweetcorn and maize crops failed and so we don't have any to pick at the moment. There may be a crop in late September - please check back for updates.
- If you are interested in pumpkin picking tickets, there is still availability to come in early October: Click here to book.
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?
You pay by weight for what you pick. The table below shows this year's prices per kilo for the various fruit and veg available to pick. Depending on the amount of fruit available we charge a £1 or £2 deposit per person (adults and children over 18 months) on entry, which is knocked off the final bill when we weigh your fruit at the end.
You pay by weight for what you pick. The table below shows this year's prices per kilo for the various fruit and veg available to pick. Depending on the amount of fruit available we charge a £1 or £2 deposit per person (adults and children over 18 months) on entry, which is knocked off the final bill when we weigh your fruit at the end.
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.
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.
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.
