Welcome to our fruit picking experience!
Advanced bookings are essential for strawberry picking. Bookings are not required to pick the other fruit/veg. See below for daily availability updates...
Advanced bookings are essential for strawberry picking. Bookings are not required to pick the other fruit/veg. See below for daily availability updates...
Latest Update (Tue 9th Aug):
- Wednesday: FULLY BOOKED for strawberry picking. There are a limited amount of strawberries and so we will be unable to admit anyone without a booking. There will be redcurrants, whitecurrants and onions to pick with no bookings required. Early visitors will find a few raspberries but these are likely to be picked out during the morning.
- Thursday: There will be no strawberries to pick. There will be redcurrants, whitecurrants and onions available with no bookings required.
- Friday: We hope to have strawberries to pick. If so, tickets will be released here on Thursday.
- Saturday onwards: Check back here for the next update on Thursday. We expect to have strawberries to pick 3-4 days a week during the middle of August, with tickets going on sale 24-48 hours in advance.
- And finally... Our Enchanted Maize Maze is open every day. Click here for details and to book.
What fruit & veg can I pick and when?
Approximate dates for all the different crops we grow are shown in the graphic below. For instance, the strawberry season typically starts in mid-June and continues to the end of August. All dates are for guidance only - exact timings of the seasons vary each year.
Early August 2022 update: the gooseberries, tayberries and blackcurrants have finished; strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, redcurrants, onions and beans are in season. The maize will be ready in late August. Unfortunately there will be no peas or sweetcorn this year.
Approximate dates for all the different crops we grow are shown in the graphic below. For instance, the strawberry season typically starts in mid-June and continues to the end of August. All dates are for guidance only - exact timings of the seasons vary each year.
Early August 2022 update: the gooseberries, tayberries and blackcurrants have finished; strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, redcurrants, onions and beans are in season. The maize will be ready in late August. Unfortunately there will be no peas or sweetcorn this year.
How much does it cost?
Strawberries:
Advanced bookings are essential for everyone entering the strawberry fields (adults and children), except for infants under 18 months old.
As well as allowing entry, a ticket includes a punnet (approx. 350g) for each ticket holder to fill with complimentary strawberries to take home.
Strawberries:
Advanced bookings are essential for everyone entering the strawberry fields (adults and children), except for infants under 18 months old.
As well as allowing entry, a ticket includes a punnet (approx. 350g) for each ticket holder to fill with complimentary strawberries to take home.
Any extra strawberries are paid for by weight - see below for the per kg price. There is no charge for car parking or entry to the shop, cafe or play area.
All other fruit/veg:
Advanced bookings are not usually required for non-strawberry crops. We charge a small deposit on entry - typically £2 per person - which is then deducted from the cost of your fruit/veg when we weigh it at the end.
Advanced bookings are not usually required for non-strawberry crops. We charge a small deposit on entry - typically £2 per person - which is then deducted from the cost of your fruit/veg when we weigh it at the end.
How do I book tickets?
All bookings for strawberry picking are made online, right here on this page you are reading now. When there are tickets available, a black button saying 'BOOK NOW' will appear towards the top of this page. It's not possible to book by phone, email or at the farm.
When do I book tickets?
Due to the unpredictable nature of growing fruit, we don't know very far ahead on which days there will be strawberries to pick. We typically open the fields 4-5 days a week and can't take bookings until we're certain there are enough ripe strawberries to open the fields. We usually make this decision 2-3 days in advance, and so bookings open here 2-3 days in advance.
All bookings for strawberry picking are made online, right here on this page you are reading now. When there are tickets available, a black button saying 'BOOK NOW' will appear towards the top of this page. It's not possible to book by phone, email or at the farm.
When do I book tickets?
Due to the unpredictable nature of growing fruit, we don't know very far ahead on which days there will be strawberries to pick. We typically open the fields 4-5 days a week and can't take bookings until we're certain there are enough ripe strawberries to open the fields. We usually make this decision 2-3 days in advance, and so bookings open here 2-3 days in advance.
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 fruit 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 (including Apple Pay) as well as cash.
What should I wear?
We open in all weathers so please dress for the occasion. We suggest wearing sturdy shoes in dry conditions and wellies when wet. We also recommend small children wear trousers to protect their ankles from prickles. Inside the strawberry tunnels can get very hot, so wear light clothing, hats and sun screen.
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 access tracks are a mixture of grass and gravel, 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.
How long can I stay?
There is no time limit on the length of time you can spend picking or how long you stay at the farm.
Can I bring my own containers?
Yes. Although we provide complimentary containers to all visitors, we’re happy for you to bring your own containers to pick into, and help reduce packaging waste. If you do this, please ask us to weigh your containers on entry, so as we can knock the weight of the container off the price of the fruit when we weigh it at the end of your visit.
I'm a carer, do I need a strawberry picking ticket?
If you are visiting in a purely professional capacity to assist someone for whom you are employed to care for, then you do not need to book a ticket for yourself, just for the person you care for. In this event, once you have made the booking please reply to your confirmation email to advise us to expect an additional person as part of the booking.
Can I make a large group booking?
All bookings for strawberry picking are made through this web page. Depending on availability you can book as many tickets as you would like in this way. Unfortunately we’re unable to take advanced bookings for large groups (e.g. school trips, birthday parties) due to the uncertainty of knowing in advance on what days we will be picking strawberries and how many tickets we will have available.
What else is there to do at the farm?
We have a farm shop, café and plant centre open every day. There’s no need to book for any of these, just pop in before or after you’ve been picking to stock up on some fresh food, drink and gifts. For the children, we have an outdoor play area with swings, slides and assorted farm-themed equipment to climb on. There is no entry fee for the play area.
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 fruit 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 (including Apple Pay) as well as cash.
What should I wear?
We open in all weathers so please dress for the occasion. We suggest wearing sturdy shoes in dry conditions and wellies when wet. We also recommend small children wear trousers to protect their ankles from prickles. Inside the strawberry tunnels can get very hot, so wear light clothing, hats and sun screen.
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 access tracks are a mixture of grass and gravel, 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.
How long can I stay?
There is no time limit on the length of time you can spend picking or how long you stay at the farm.
Can I bring my own containers?
Yes. Although we provide complimentary containers to all visitors, we’re happy for you to bring your own containers to pick into, and help reduce packaging waste. If you do this, please ask us to weigh your containers on entry, so as we can knock the weight of the container off the price of the fruit when we weigh it at the end of your visit.
I'm a carer, do I need a strawberry picking ticket?
If you are visiting in a purely professional capacity to assist someone for whom you are employed to care for, then you do not need to book a ticket for yourself, just for the person you care for. In this event, once you have made the booking please reply to your confirmation email to advise us to expect an additional person as part of the booking.
Can I make a large group booking?
All bookings for strawberry picking are made through this web page. Depending on availability you can book as many tickets as you would like in this way. Unfortunately we’re unable to take advanced bookings for large groups (e.g. school trips, birthday parties) due to the uncertainty of knowing in advance on what days we will be picking strawberries and how many tickets we will have available.
What else is there to do at the farm?
We have a farm shop, café and plant centre open every day. There’s no need to book for any of these, just pop in before or after you’ve been picking to stock up on some fresh food, drink and gifts. For the children, we have an outdoor play area with swings, slides and assorted farm-themed equipment to climb on. There is no entry fee for the play area.
I have a Query About my booking
I haven’t received a confirmation email...
Don’t worry! If you know the booking was successful (i.e. the money has gone from your bank account and/or you saw the ‘booking success’ page after checkout) then we will have your booking. We don’t need to see the confirmation email when you get here - just give your name on arrival.
If you aren’t sure that the booking was successful (i.e. no money has come out of your bank account), please email us: orders@kenyonhall.co.uk, giving the name used during the booking process and the date/time you tried to book for. We can advise whether the booking has been successful.
I’m running late for my booking..
Don’t worry! Although it helps prevent over-crowding if visitors come within their arrival window, we will not turn anyone away who arrives slightly early or late for their booking. In this event, we will fit you in between ticket holders at the first opportunity after you arrive. There is no need to contact us to advise us of this.
If you are seriously delayed (i.e. over 30 minutes late) please ring us on 01925 765531 to discuss.
I need to add someone to my booking...
We are happy to accommodate one extra visitor as part of your group booking, without them needing to buy a ticket in advance. We will take payment from them on arrival, based on the advertised price for an individual visitor. In this event there is no need to notify us in advance.
If you would like to add more than one person to your booking, this is harder to accommodate and we’d ask you to reply to your confirmation email with your request so as the ticketing team can assess whether it will be possible.
I can no longer attend my booking...
Regrettably, as per the T&Cs agreed during the booking process, we are unable to refund or re-arrange any bookings. We are happy for you to pass your tickets on to friends or family to use, and there is no need to notify us of this – they just need to give your name and booking number on arrival.
Don’t worry! If you know the booking was successful (i.e. the money has gone from your bank account and/or you saw the ‘booking success’ page after checkout) then we will have your booking. We don’t need to see the confirmation email when you get here - just give your name on arrival.
If you aren’t sure that the booking was successful (i.e. no money has come out of your bank account), please email us: orders@kenyonhall.co.uk, giving the name used during the booking process and the date/time you tried to book for. We can advise whether the booking has been successful.
I’m running late for my booking..
Don’t worry! Although it helps prevent over-crowding if visitors come within their arrival window, we will not turn anyone away who arrives slightly early or late for their booking. In this event, we will fit you in between ticket holders at the first opportunity after you arrive. There is no need to contact us to advise us of this.
If you are seriously delayed (i.e. over 30 minutes late) please ring us on 01925 765531 to discuss.
I need to add someone to my booking...
We are happy to accommodate one extra visitor as part of your group booking, without them needing to buy a ticket in advance. We will take payment from them on arrival, based on the advertised price for an individual visitor. In this event there is no need to notify us in advance.
If you would like to add more than one person to your booking, this is harder to accommodate and we’d ask you to reply to your confirmation email with your request so as the ticketing team can assess whether it will be possible.
I can no longer attend my booking...
Regrettably, as per the T&Cs agreed during the booking process, we are unable to refund or re-arrange any bookings. We are happy for you to pass your tickets on to friends or family to use, and there is no need to notify us of this – they just need to give your name and booking number on arrival.
Strawberry picking Terms & Conditions
- Bookings are non-refundable and cannot be re-arranged.
- As well as allowing entry, a ticket includes a punnet (approx. 350g) for each ticket holder to fill with complimentary strawberries to take home. Any additional fruit picked will be paid for by weight.
- Bookings are required for all visitors: adults and children, except for infants (aged under 18 months).
- A 'Family of 4' is 2 adults & 2 children, or 1 adult & 3 children. A 'Family of 5' is 2 adults & 3 children, or 1 adult & 4 children. Children are aged under 16.
- Strawberry picking goes ahead in all weathers.
- Dogs are not permitted in the fruit fields.
- 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.
- Children must be closely supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
