Pick Your Own farms and Pumpkin Patches near London

How does it work?

Pick your own farms are local farms that grow a variety of fruits and veggies suitable for picking. Popular choices include cherries, berry varieties, plums, apples, pumpkins, sweet corn, or flowers like dahlias and sunflowers.

Farmers cultivate the crop until they reach the perfect ripeness for picking. Sometimes factors like a wet season or late summer can affect the growth or abundance of the crop, but often there is enough of a variety of fruit to enjoy a fun day out.

1. Plan your visit. Farms often have updates on their website or social media feeds to show what is available for picking.

2. Visit the farm. Some farms require advanced booking or selecting a specific time slot. All farms have an entry fee, which will be taken off the cost of the produce you pick.

3. Explore the fields. Wander through the fields, selecting the fruit and veggies that you want.

4. Picking. Carefully pick the fruit you want, making sure they are ripe and undamaged. Most summer fruits from the farms don’t have a long shelf life, so only pick what you think you can finish.

5. Weigh and pay. At the end of your picking session, your produce is weighed and you pay for what you have picked.

6. Enjoy the fruits of your labour - fresh produce picked just a few hours before eating!

The fruit and veggie PYO farms do not allow dogs on the fields. However, flower farms like The Flower Plot and pumpkin farms like Tulleys welcome well-behaved dogs on leads.

Garson Farm Pick Your Own

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Garson Farm is one of the largest, and more popular, PYO farms in the UK. They have a huge variety of fruits, veggies and flowers, ready to be picked from June to October. To visit the farm, you will need to purchase a Farm Pass online. It is best to book at least a week in advance, especially during the peak season such as when strawberries, cherries and pumpkins are ready for picking. When booking, you select the date and time slot for entry. Once you are in, you can spend as much time as you like in the farm, but you will find 2-3 hours is enough. Because of the size of the farm, visitors drive from field to field to pick the produce they want. After you are done, pay for the produce at the exit tills and the cost of the Farm Pass is taken from the total bill. Alongside the PYO, the Garden Centre has a vast selection of plants and homeware. The Farm Shop has a huge range of fresh produce and products from local makers in the nearby counties. The Orangery Tea House is a stunning glass building with views of the surrounding views. They serve breakfast, brunch and lunch, along with a good selection of kid-friendly options.

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Durleighmarsh Farm Shop

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A small farm in Hampshire countryside, offering a good variety of fruits and veggies for picking. Highlight: the plum varieties that the kids enjoyed tasting. There is no need to book in advance - just show up at the farm. In addition to the PYO, Durleighmarsh has a farm shop that sells fresh produce, breads, chocolates and other items from local artisans. The Tea Room is an on-site cafe, which is lovely spot to relax and enjoy refreshments after your picking session. The dishes are delicious, and the kids menu was good enough for the picky eaters. To try out their afternoon tea, you have to book 24 hours in advance.

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The Flower Plot

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The Flower Pot is a popular PYO sunflower farm in Hampshire, located between Reading and Basingstoke. They have fields with thousands of sunflowers in bloom, right next to stunning blue cornflower fields. You will need to book online in advance, and the cost of the ticket includes 5 sunflowers that you can take home. Its a great place for photo enthusiasts, both with the giant sunflowers and the fun props they have placed along the fields. Kids will have fun in the bale play area, or can take a Barrel Train ride through the fields. Dogs on leads are welcome to explore the fields. The sunflower shack is a great place to wind down after the visit, serving drinks and ice cream with stunning views.

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Parkside Farm Pick Your Own (Advanced Booking Only)

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Parkside is a well-loved PYO destination in Enfield, Middlesex, with a variety of berries, veggies and sunflowers. The farm is perfect for a day out with the kids, with plenty of space to explore and enjoy the outdoors. To visit the farm, book a Farm Voucher online. Adults and kids have the same cost and babies under 1 year can enter for free. After you pick the produce that you want, you can use the cost of the Farm Voucher against the final cost. The Farm Shop sells ice creams, drinks and local honey to enjoy after your picking session.

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Crockford Bridge Pick Your Own Farm

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Crockford Farm is a popular family-run farm in Surrey. They host fun events throughout the year - from Easter egg hunts to the Pumpkin Festival. Book a Farm Pass a few days before your visit and select the date and entry time. The farm usually shows bookings up to a week, and they will open more spaces when produce is ready. If you plan to attend one of their events, look at booking at least a month in advance. The farm has a variety of fruits in summer, with fresh veggies and sunflowers available mid August to autumn. Digging up carrots is always a fun experience for kids and the farms provides some digging tools to help them. The ice cream parlour is a great way to end off the day. They are open during the summer months, serving many flavours of gelato. The strawberry gelato is one of my favs.

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Meopham PYO

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Meopham is one of the few dog friendly PYO farms, making a visit a lovely day out with the whole family. Entrance to the farm is free, and no booking is needed either. They have fruits, veggies and sunflowers available. The different produce have a price per kg, which is charged at the end of the visit. The farm is open every Saturday and Sunday in summer - mid June to the end of October. Their Facebook page is the best way to stay updated on what is available for picking. At the end of your session, visit the White Finch tea room for light refreshments. It is dog friendly of course!

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Tulleys Farm

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Tulleys Farm is more than just a PYO - they run a variety of experiences throughout the year, making it a fun and exciting way to enjoy the outdoors for kids, dogs, families, couples and friends. Tulleys is renowned for their seasonal events, such as the Sunflower Festival (August), Pumpkin Nights (October) and Christmas Lights Festival (end Nov to 23 Dec). Visit their website to book tickets for the festivals. There is plenty to do, with tractor rides, a giant corn maze, outdoor games, live bands, plenty of photo opportunities and many food trucks. The PYO is for the sunflowers and the pumpkins. While its not your traditional PYO farm, it is definitely worth a visit for the lively atmosphere and unique activities.

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