TOP TIP: For the best tasting fruit, pick it ripe.

Much of the fruit you buy pre-picked is harvested just before the point of readiness, this means it will last longer on the shelf in the shop.

By picking your own you are in charge of quality, you can pick fruit which is fully ripe and the natural sugars will develop to improve the flavour.

The availability of different fruits will vary. Please check to see if your chosen fruit can be picked today. The information provided is updated regularly throughout the picking season. It is difficult to guarantee a constant supply at any time.

The main fruit grown on the farm is strawberries.
A recent innovation in this crop is to lift the plants off the ground and grow them on a raised structure known as “table top production”. This method is much easier to pick from and means no bending for the customer and no need to use weed killers in the crop.

Most of the Strawberries are now protected by poly tunnels, this should improve quality and keep customers dry during a typical British Summer.

Season Start: Mid to late June (around Wimbledon)
Varieties: Elsanta, Symphony, Darselect, Sonata

Raspberries are also very popular with new varieties now available. The fruit lends itself better to jamming and freezing for the all year round taste of summer.

Season Start: Late June, early July
Varieties: Glen Ample, Tulameen, Octavia

This fruit seems to have had a resurgence over the last few years, and thanks to mildew resistant varieties, quality has improved.

Season Start: Mid June
Varieties: Invicta, Pax, Hinnonmaki Red

Blackcurrants are great for freezing and can be used in pies, crumbles, smoothies, summer pudding and even stews or casseroles.

Season Start: Early to mid July
Varieties: Ben Connan

Redcurrants are great for freezing and can be used in pies, crumbles, smoothies, summer pudding and even stews or casseroles.

Season Start: Early to mid July
Varieties: Redpoll

Picking Tips

Containers are provided with a bag to take away. However it is often better to bring your own tub. We can check weigh it before you go in and knock off the appropriate amount.

Have a look around before you start to pick, the best fruit is often further away as many pickers start on the first plant.

The availability of fruit is not guaranteed, this can vary according to the time of season, time of the day, weather and number of customers.

Please check we are open before you travel.

Enjoy the experience. We are set in a wonderful location, so why not bring some lunch and enjoy the scenery.