Welcome to our fruit picking experience. Due to covid we’re doing things differently this year so please read all of this page before visiting.
Bookings
Bookings
- You must book a picking slot before visiting to pick strawberries, as we currently need to restrict numbers to keep everyone safe.
- You book on this page when we make slots available. It isn't possible to book by phone, email etc.
- We open bookings 2-3 days in advance. It isn't possible to book further ahead than this.
- Sat 11th July: fully booked
- Sun 12th July: fully booked
- Mon 13th July: fully booked
- Tue 14th July: check here on Monday around 11am. There will be some fruits to pick but we need to inspect the strawberry fields after the weekend before confirming availability for Tuesday.
- Wed 15th July: check here on Monday around 3pm to book.
- Demand for bookings is very high. If you are finding it difficult to book a slot, please read the section on 'Struggling to book' below...
Struggling to book?
We know it’s been incredibly frustrating for lots of you trying to book to come picking. We’ve experienced exceptionally high demand, with a day’s spaces (approx. 500 slots) often selling out in under 10 minutes. We know how much everyone loves to come picking and we wish it were easier to get you all in. Believe us – it's incredibly frustrating for us too!
Please understand that we’re doing this to ensure everyone stays safe at the farm by restricting numbers in accordance with current government guidelines. In a normal year we can have up to 5000 people a day on site strawberry picking - we simply cannot let that happen this year and have no option to take pre-bookings. It's a minor miracle we've been able to get the Pick Your Own operation up and running at all during a global pandemic.
Bear in mind that the fruit season (including strawberries) continues until September: we’re not even half way through yet. There is no rush to come immediately. Please keep checking this page for updates: we will always put the most accurate, up to date information here.
We ask you to bear with us and try to be patient. And for those tempted to send us rude messages, please stop and think - we're a family run fruit farm, not a global ticketing agency - we're just trying to do our best in what's a very difficult year for everyone :-)
Please understand that we’re doing this to ensure everyone stays safe at the farm by restricting numbers in accordance with current government guidelines. In a normal year we can have up to 5000 people a day on site strawberry picking - we simply cannot let that happen this year and have no option to take pre-bookings. It's a minor miracle we've been able to get the Pick Your Own operation up and running at all during a global pandemic.
Bear in mind that the fruit season (including strawberries) continues until September: we’re not even half way through yet. There is no rush to come immediately. Please keep checking this page for updates: we will always put the most accurate, up to date information here.
We ask you to bear with us and try to be patient. And for those tempted to send us rude messages, please stop and think - we're a family run fruit farm, not a global ticketing agency - we're just trying to do our best in what's a very difficult year for everyone :-)
Fruit availability
- The outdoor strawberry season is coming to an end - we've been picking outdoors every day since mid-June.
- From mid-July, we'll start picking indoors in our poly-tunnels. These will then be open 2-3 days a week throughout July and August.
- We also have blackcurrants, redcurrants and broad beans available every day now. Raspberries are available intermittently.
- Garden peas should be ready in mid-July - they need some sunshine to fatten them up!
How does it work?
- When booking, you will select a specific date and time to come picking.
- You can book places for up to 5 people in your group. There must be at least 1 supervising adult for every 2 children.
- You need to book for each person attending, including children. Bookings are not necessary for infants under 18 months.
- Everyone will receive a container to pick into which holds approx. 300g of fruit. This fruit is included in the price of the booking.
- Additional containers are available for those who would like to pick more fruit. We ask that you don't bring your own containers this year.
- For important public health reasons, it is absolutely essential that all fruit is washed thoroughly before eating. No fruit is to be eaten in the fields.
- After booking you will receive a confirmation email. There’s no need to print it – just give your name when you arrive. If you don't receive an email after 12 hours (they can take a while to come through) please contact: orders@kenyonhall.co.uk
- We cannot cancel or change any bookings. Please check the date and time of your booking carefully, double-check your diary, make sure you're happy with the weather forecast, then go ahead and book.
- You'll book a 15 minute arrival window - there's no time limit on how long you spend picking.
- Please follow the signs on arrival in the car park. Access to the fields this year is not through the farm shop.
- See below for answers to more Frequently Asked Question s (e.g. what to wear...)
- The price of booking will vary slightly during the season depending on what fruit is available to pick. However, as an example it will cost £3 per person to come strawberry picking and this includes approx 300g of strawberries each.
- Any additional fruit picked will be weighed as you leave the fields. The price per kilo will be displayed on entry to the fields.
- There are no additional costs - car parking and containers are all free.
When is the different produce usually ready?
Frequently Asked Questions...
What else is there to do?
Our farm shop and plant centre are open every day from 9am to 5pm. Our cafe is currently closed but we are serving take away hot drinks and a range of cakes, ice creams and light refreshments. The play area is unfortunately closed.
Are the toilets open?
Yes, we have toilet, hand washing and baby change facilities.
Can I bring a dog?
Although we're happy for you to bring dogs to the grass car park, for hygiene reasons dogs are not allowed in the fruit and veg fields or farm shop. We'd advise leaving all pets at home.
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, it can get a little muddy and 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 - we cannot take any excess fruit from you.
Do you take cards?
Yes, we take card payments.
What should I wear?
We recommend wearing sturdy shoes in dry conditions and wellington boots when wet - the fields can get a little muddy. Because we avoid using strong weed killers, some fields have thistles and nettles dotted around and so it's recommended for children to wear long trousers to protect their ankles.
What else is there to do?
Our farm shop and plant centre are open every day from 9am to 5pm. Our cafe is currently closed but we are serving take away hot drinks and a range of cakes, ice creams and light refreshments. The play area is unfortunately closed.
Are the toilets open?
Yes, we have toilet, hand washing and baby change facilities.
Can I bring a dog?
Although we're happy for you to bring dogs to the grass car park, for hygiene reasons dogs are not allowed in the fruit and veg fields or farm shop. We'd advise leaving all pets at home.
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, it can get a little muddy and 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 - we cannot take any excess fruit from you.
Do you take cards?
Yes, we take card payments.
What should I wear?
We recommend wearing sturdy shoes in dry conditions and wellington boots when wet - the fields can get a little muddy. Because we avoid using strong weed killers, some fields have thistles and nettles dotted around and so it's recommended for children to wear long trousers to protect their ankles.
