Best Pick Your Own Farms to Visit This Summer
If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on day out with the kids this summer, pick your own farms are hard to beat. From juicy strawberries to pumpkins, sunflowers and even sweetcorn, these farms offer the perfect mix of outdoor adventure, learning, and fresh air.
We’ve rounded up some of the best pick your own farms across the UK, with a mix of Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. So, wherever you are, there’s something nearby for your next family day out.
1. Crockford Bridge Farm – Surrey, England
A true classic pick your own farm and one of the most reliable.
What they offer:
Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries and more.
When to visit:
Late May – August (peak strawberry season June/July).
Prices:
Booking fee during busy periods + pay per kg.
What we love:
Super well organised and perfect for families. A great “first PYO” experience.
2. Garsons Farm – Esher, England
One of the largest and best-known pick your own farms in the UK.
What they offer:
Strawberries, raspberries, sweetcorn, courgettes, flowers and more.
When to visit:
June – September depending on crops.
Prices:
Small entry fee (redeemable against produce) + pay for what you pick.
What we love:
Huge variety! You can easily spend hours here with kids.
3. Hitchin Lavender – Hertfordshire, England
A slightly different take on pick your own farms.
What they offer:
Lavender (June–August) and sunflowers (August–September).
When to visit:
Summer bloom season.
Prices:
Entry fee + stems priced separately.
What we love:
Beautiful, calm, and very Instagram-worthy.
4. Craigies Farm – Edinburgh, Scotland
A long-standing favourite for Scottish families.
What they offer:
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries.
When to visit:
June – August.
Prices:
Pay for what you pick.
What we love:
Amazing café and farm shop! Perfect post-picking treat.
5. Cairnie Fruit Farm – Fife, Scotland
A great mix of fruit picking and family fun.
What they offer:
Strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries + seasonal sunflowers.
When to visit:
Summer for fruit (June–August).
Prices:
Free entry + pay per punnet.
What we love:
There’s plenty to do beyond picking! Ideal for energetic kids.
6. The Vale Pick Your Own – Glamorgan, Wales
One of the biggest and best pick your own farms in Wales.
What they offer:
Strawberries, raspberries, flowers and later sweetcorn/pumpkins.
When to visit:
June onwards (fruit in summer, pumpkins later).
Prices:
Entry fee + produce cost.
What we love:
A really fun, colourful experience: Especially in summer.
7. Porth Farm - Caersws, Powys
This is a brilliant, summer pick your own farm.
What they offer:
Strawberries, soft fruits, sunflowers, meadow flowers and even some summer veg.
When to visit:
Summer PYO runs through the main season, typically June–August.
Prices:
Pay for what you pick (standard PYO pricing: worth checking socials before visiting).
What we love:
There’s a play area, woodland walks and a café, so it works really well as a full family day out.
8. Rectory Farm – Oxfordshire, England
A very popular and family-friendly pick your own farm.
What they offer:
Strawberries, raspberries and seasonal veg.
When to visit:
June – August (booking often required).
Prices:
Entry/booking fee + produce.
What we love:
Great facilities and really easy with kids.
9. Finlay’s Place – County Down, Northern Ireland
A beautiful family farm in Northern Ireland.
What they offer:
Strawberries, raspberries, new potatoes and seasonal veg. All available as pick your own.
When to visit:
Summer season, typically late June onwards (peak strawberry picking).
Prices:
Pay for what you pick.
What we love:
A really authentic, small-scale PYO experience. It feels properly local and relaxed, which is perfect for families wanting something simple and outdoorsy.
10. Spilmans Farm – Yorkshire, England
A fantastic Yorkshire-based pick your own farm.
What they offer:
Strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants.
When to visit:
Summer for fruit (June–August).
Prices:
Pay per punnet/kg.
What we love:
Lovely rural setting and great fruit variety.
Tips for Visiting Pick Your Own Farms
- Always check what’s in season before visiting
- Book ahead in peak times
- Go early for the best picking
- Bring containers (some farms charge extra)
- Expect muddy fields even in summer!
What to Wear for a Pick Your Own Farm Visit
Let’s be honest… British summer can be unpredictable in terms of the weather.
Fields can be muddy, uneven and damp underfoot, so we always recommend:
- Wellies (essential!)
- Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting messy
- A spare outfit for kids
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