Fruit Picking Near London: 15 Best PYO Farms To Try In 2023
Looking to go fruit picking near London? Visiting pick your own farms near London was one of my favourite things to do in the summer when I fancied an escape from the city.
Living in central London, there weren’t any pick your own farms near me but there were lots of great fruit picking farms near London that were easy enough to get to.
Actually, there are a couple of fruit farms in London but they are quite far out of the centre. How amazing is it that you can find places to pick your own fruit in London?!
For the kids in particular it can be a fun day out, especially if you choose one of these PYO farms near London with additional events and activities for families.
The great thing about getting your fruit and vegetables from pick your own farms is that it is as fresh as fresh can be and you know where your food is coming from. It is also important to support local producers.
Looking for other ways to escape the city? We have some great suggestions for day trips from London by train and information on the best beaches near London.
Most of these fruit farms near London are open from June to the end of August, although some of them are open through to October when they offer pumpkin picking. Some of these farms also have Halloween events and can be a lovely day out from London for families.
Whilst these places to go fruit picking near London are open during the summer months, they may have to close on certain days because of bad weather or over-picking of their crops. Please check their websites for the most up to date information.
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Now – if you want to know where to pick your own fruit and vegetables near London, read on because these are..
…the best places to go fruit picking near London!
So, I mentioned that there are fruit farms in London. They really are on the very outskirts so you may find that some of the other places to go fruit picking near London are closer to you but here you go anyway..
Pick your own farms in London
Hewitts Farm
Hewitts Farm is located in south-eastern Greater London so while it is outside of the M25, and bordering Kent, it is still technically in London.
Their Facebook page has more up to date information with regards to what’s picking.
Address: Hewitts Farm, Court Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0BX.
Opening times: From mid June to October: Monday to Saturday 9am to 4.30pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm).
Produce available: Strawberries, Raspberries, Red Currants, Black Currants, Spinach, Beetroot and Pumpkins.
Parkside Farm
As well as the pick your own produce, there is a farm shop. You need to buy a ‘Fruit Voucher’ which is £4.00 per person and is refundable as long as you purchase that amount of produce.
Address: Parkside Farm, Hadley Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 8LA.
Opening times: From June to October: Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 5.30pm (booking required).
Produce available: Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Black Currants, Plums, Squashes, Onions, Sweetcorn and Pumpkins.
Pick your own farms Kent
Meopham Pick Your Own
As well as the PYO fruit and vegetables, this place to go fruit picking near London has a tea room and is dog friendly.
In the winter, you can come and pick your own Christmas tree. This is one of the things we like to do at Christmas with the kids.
Address: Meopham PYO, Broomfield Fruit Farm, Ifield Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0QH.
Opening times: From late June to the end of October.
Produce available: Strawberries, Raspberries, Black Currants, Gooseberries, Plums, Apples, Pears and other vegetables.
Stanhill Farm
Stanhill Farm has a large selection of pick your own and a farm shop selling lots of fresh produced and locally sourced items.
To visit the pick your own farm, you need to purchase a ticket for every person visiting (£1.00 per person / under 4 – free).
They also have a maize maze during the summer months and a pumpkin patch in the autumn.
Address: Stanhill Farm , Birchwood Road , Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7HD.
Opening times: From June to October: Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Produce available: Strawberries, Raspberries and various vegetables.
Pick your own farms Hertfordshire
Hawkswick Lodge Farm
This place to go fruit picking near London is fairly easy to get to on public transport. You can take the train from London Kings Cross St Pancras to St Albans City. Walk up Victoria Street to the city centre (St Peter’s Street).
From here, and catch the 321 Arriva bus which will drop you right outside Hawkswick Lodge Farm in 6 minutes.
There is a minimum spend of £3.00 per person (excluding children under 5).
Address: Hawkswick Lodge Farm, Harpenden Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6JG.
Opening times: From June to August: Tuesday to Sunday. Opening times vary and you can check here for most up to date times.
Produce available: Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Red Currants, Black Currants, Gooseberries.
Other pick your own farms in Hertfordshire
If you are looking for Sunflowers and Pumpkins in Hertfordshire, you should check out the Pop Up Farm. They have the best pumpkin picking near London.
For something a bit different, Hitchin Lavender farm offers pick your own lavender and sunflowers or you can find more details on other lavender fields in the UK.
Pick your own farms Buckinghamshire
Copas Farm
As well as the fruit picking, there is a farm shop onsite. You need to book a voucher (£4.00 per person) which is redeemable against the produce that you pick.
Address: Copas Farm, Calves Lane Farm, Billet Ln, Iver, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0LU.
Opening times: From June to October: Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 5pm and Friday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Produce available: Click here to see the crops available.
Home Cottage Farm
Home Cottage Farm is a small pick your own close to Uxbridge. Visits to this pyo farm near London are on a first come, first served basis. No booking is required.
Address: Home Cottage Farm, Bangors Road South, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0BB.
Opening times: Opening in late July.
Produce available: Raspberries, Blackberries, Apples, Plums and Pears.
Pick your own farms Berkshire
Copas Farm
As well as the fruit picking, there is a farm shop onsite. You need to book a voucher (£4.00 per person) which is redeemable against the produce that you pick.
You need to book a voucher (£4.00 per person) which is redeemable against the produce that you pick.
Address: Copas Farm, Off Long Ln, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 9RF.
Opening times: From June to October: Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 5pm and Friday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Produce available: Click here to see the crops available.
Pick your own farms Surrey
Crockford Bridge Farm
No booking required during the week but booking is required if you are visiting at the weekend. They have a pop-up rum bar during the summer months.
Note that buggies aren’t allowed in the PYO areas.
Address: Crockford Bridge Farm, New Haw Road, Addlestone, Nr. Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2BU.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 4.30 pm.
Produce available: Rhubarb, Asparagus, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Red Currants, Black Currants, Gooseberries, Blueberries and a wide range of vegetables. See here for more details.
Garsons PYO Farm
Garsons Garden Centre and PYO Farm
Garsons PYO is huge with a huge variety of fruit and vegetables. It is part of Garsons Garden Centre where you’ll also find a café and a farm shop.
You will need to purchase a farm pass in advance (adults are £4.00 and children 2-14 are £1.00) and choose a timeslot.
Address: Garsons PYO Farm, Winterdown Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8LS.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday (9am to 4pm) and Sunday (10am to 4pm).
Produce available: They have a huge range of pick your own fruit and vegetables so it is best to check here to see what they have.
Flower Farm
This is a really fun place to go fruit picking near London because as well as the pick your own produce, there is a farm shop, a tea room, a pub garden where they hold mini festivals, live music and comedy shows (Saturdays during the summer)!!
Address: Flower Farm, Oxted Road, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8BP.
Opening times: From end of June to October: Seven days a week (9am to 5pm).
Produce available: Strawberries, Raspberries, Cherries, Plums and Pumpkins.
Secretts Farm
Secretts Farm PYO is currently closed but will be operating some pop up days through the summer. They have an award winning farm shop which you can still visit.
Address: Secretts Farm Shop, Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, Surrey, GU8 5HU.
Opening times: Check their website for events through 2021.
Produce available: TBC
Pick your own farms Essex
Cammas Hall Farm
As well as some fabulous strawberry picking near London, they have some of the best pumpkin picking in East Anglia and a maize maze! See here for more ideas for pumpkin picking in Essex.
There is also a play area, café and a farm shop. They have so much going on here that you can turn a visit here into a really fun day out.
Address: Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, CM22 7JT.
Opening times: From June to October: Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 5pm (booking required).
Produce available: Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Red Currants, Black Currants, Gooseberries, Cherries, Blueberries, Onions, Sweetcorn, Pumpkins.
Pick your own farms West Sussex
New House Farm Shop
This is one of the more low key pick-your-own farms with pick your own strawberries, a tea shop and farm shop.
Address: New House Farm Shop, Old Crawley Road, Faygate, Horsham, RH12 4RU.
Opening times: 10am to 5pm seven days a week.
Produce available: Strawberries
If none of these places to go fruit picking near London are near to you, you can always try searching ‘pick your own farms near me’ and see what comes up.
Pick your own etiquette
Before we go we thought we would just mention some simple rules that should be followed when visiting pick your own farms…
- as tempting as it is, you should not eat the fruit while picking. This can really eat into their profits (no pun intended)!
- only pick ripe fruit
- only pick what you need or want
