Strawberry Picking: The Best Strawberry Farms Near You
There’s no better way to enjoy fresh, red, juicy strawberries than by picking your own and eating them right away. Strawberry season runs from late May all the way through to September, making it a great activity to enjoy while camping during the summer months. Below we’ve listed some of the best strawberry picking farms near our campsites.
Strawberry picking tip: check whether you need to book in advance and whether there’s fruit left to pick before you set off to avoid disappointment.
Strawberry picking in the West Midlands
Manor Farm Fruits, Staffordshire
Open daily through the summer, make sure you book in advance to enjoy strawberry picking at Manor Farm Fruits. A play area, Snack Shack and Strawberry Cabin Tea Room are added bonuses during a visit here.
Nearest campsite: Drayton Manor Club Site
Malt Kiln Farm Shop, Rugby
As well as wonderful pick-your-own fields, Malt Kiln Farm Shop has a butchers, a deli, and a coffee shop to enjoy.
Nearest campsite: Kingsbury Water Park Club Site
Stanleys Farm Shop, Worcestershire
Seasonal produce is always ready to pick at Stanleys Farm Shop and Strawberries are no exception during the summer months.
Nearest campsite: Wolverley Club Site
Strawberry picking in the South East
Roundstone Farm, Worthing
Those camping near the seaside town of Worthing in West Sussex can enjoy picking not only strawberries but a host of other seasonally grown fruits and vegetables at Roundstone Farm.
Nearest campsite: Slindon Club Site
Felderland Pick Your Own Farm, Kent
Just a stone’s throw from Canterbury, this is one of the largest fruit-picking farms in Kent. Choose your punnet size and fill it up with your hand-picked strawberries before ending your trip with a visit to the coffee shop and play area.
Nearest campsite: Canterbury Club Site
Crockford Bridge Farm, Surrey
Mentioned in the Domesday Book, Crockford Bridge Farm is one of the oldest continuously farmed sites in Surrey. Enjoy strawberry picking and ice cream here throughout the summer.
Nearby campsite: Walton on Thames Club Site
Pickwell Farm Shop, Southampton
This garden centre with pick-your-own fields grow multiple strawberry varieties to keep the picking open for as long as possible during the peak season.
Nearest campsite: Chichester Club Site
Strawberry picking in the North West
Kenyon Hall Farm, Warrington
Those camping in Cheshire can’t go wrong with a visit to Kenyon Hall Farm. Check strawberry availability before you leave to avoid disappointment.
Nearest campsite: Delamere Forest Club Site
Poynton Fruit Farm, Stockport
This family-run fruit farm is a favourite for campers with kids. Enjoy picking not only strawberries but a variety of other fruits and vegetables too.
Nearest campsite: Hayfield Club Site
Strawberry Picking in the East of England
Hill Farm, Peterborough
Open from June to October, Hill Farm prides itself on its ready-to-pick produce, including strawberries. The farm shop and play area are just added bonuses.
Nearest campsite: St Neots Club Site
Lathcoats Farm, Chelmsford
One of the most popular strawberry picking farms in Essex, Lathcoats also has a farm shop, coffee shop, and apple orchard to enjoy.
Nearest campsite: Kelvedon Hatch Club Site
Pearce’s Farm Shop, Buntingford
You can pick your own strawberries in the summer months at Pearce’s Farm Shop, which also has a café, butchery and well-stocked shop to explore.
Nearest campsite: Hertford Club Site
Strawberry picking in the South West
Mitchell Fruit Garden, Newquay
Go strawberry picking right in the centre of Cornwall at Mitchell Fruit Garden. The family run farm is perfect for a few hours of quality time outdoors.
Nearest campsite: Tregurrian Club Site
Trevaskis Farm, Hayle
Set in 28 acres of Cornish countryside, Trevaskis Farm is a great place to visit for strawberry picking. While there, look for other fruits to pick such as loganberries, gooseberries, apples and raspberries.
Nearest campsite: Sennen Cove Club Site
Cat and Fiddle Farm, Christchurch
Just two miles from Christchurch, the staff at Cat and Fiddle Farm pride themselves on the quality of their produce so you can guarantee you’ll enjoy strawberries picked here.
Nearest campsite: Verwood Club Site
Shute Fruit and Produce, Teignmouth
The whole family and well-behaved dogs will love a trip to pick the produce at Shute Fruit and Produce.
Nearest campsite: Dartmouth Club Site
Pips Pick Your Own, Plymouth
Pips Pick Your Own, not far from our California Cross Club Site, is dedicated to creating the best fruit picking experience. Here you’ll find not just strawberries but a whole host of soft fruits to pick in the summer months.
Nearest campsite: California Cross Club Site
Forde Abbey, Somerset
The Forde Abbey Fruit Farm is always a big success. There’s plenty to do while visiting the estate such as a trip to the plant nursery and a stroll around the beautiful gardens.
Nearest campsite: Charmouth Club Site
Strawberry picking in Yorkshire and the Humber
Birchfield Ice Cream Farm, North Yorkshire
This working dairy farm makes a brilliant trip away from the campsite for families. Enjoy picking strawberries here from June.
Nearest campsite: Boroughbridge Club Site
The Balloon Tree Farmshop and Café, York
The start of the summer season means strawberry picking at The Balloon Tree Farmshop in York. While visiting, you can also pick up locally grown produce in the shop and enjoy the café.
Nearest campsite: Sheriff Hutton Club Site
Strawberry picking in the East Midlands
Scaddows, Derbyshire
No matter the weather at Scaddows, the family open their field each year for soft fruit picking. Their famed strawberries, seasonal farm shop and wonderful countryside setting makes a lovely day out.
Nearest campsite: Conkers Club Site
Peaks Top Farm, Lincolnshire
Just a short distance from our Mablethorpe Club Site, enjoy Strawberry picking at Peaks Top Farm from June.
Nearest campsite: Mablethorpe Club Site
Stickney Strawberries, Lincolnshire
Enjoy picking strawberries and raspberries in the heart of Lincolnshire at Stickney Strawberries.
Nearest campsite: Woodhall Spa Club Site
Strawberry picking in the North East
Brocksbushes Farm, Northumberland
With a tearoom, farm shop and great fruit picking fields, Brocksbushes Farm is a top pick for strawberry picking in Northumberland.
Nearest campsite: Bellingham Club Site
Fruity Berry Fruit Farm, Ripon
Walk through the lovely strawberry fields at Fruit Berry Fruit Farm and enjoy the Ripon countryside.
Nearest campsite: Boroughbridge Club Site
Strawberry picking in Scotland
Border Berries, Scottish Borders
Berries have been grown at Border Berries since the 1960s, and is now the largest pick-your-own berry farm in the south of Scotland.
Nearest campsite: Jedburgh Club Site
Black Isle Berries, Inverness
Visit Black Isle Berries near Inverness to pick your own strawberries, plums, raspberries and more through the summer months.
Nearest campsite: Dingwall Club Site
Belhaven Fruit Farm, Dunbar
Pick some of the most tasty strawberries in Scotland at Belhaven Fruit Farm, just a short drive from our Dunbar Club Site.
Nearest campsite: Dunbar Club Site
Wester Hardmuir Fruit Farm, Nairn
Enjoy exploring the farm and pick your own fruits as you go. The farm shop, play area, and picnic area make Wester Hardmuir Fruit Farm a great trip out for the whole family.
Nearest campsite: Nairn Club Site
Strawberry picking in Wales
Hooton’s Homegrown, Caernarfon
Hooton’s Homegrown have had a field to pick strawberries in sine 1989. Today you can pick not only strawberries but lots of other summer fruits and buy tasty produce and meals in the farm shop.
Nearest campsite: Llanystumdwy Club Site