The farm hosts a maize maze in the summer and a sunflower trail
Families love a bit of fruit picking and with the school holidays almost upon us, it can make for a cheap day out too.
There are all kinds of currants and berries ripe for the picking and tickets cost from just £2.50, which includes a punnet to take home. Anything additional is paid for by weight.You don't need to book in advance, unless you're heading there for strawberries. Tickets for those sell out quickly and go online a day or two in advance on the website here, where regular updates are posted about what's available each day.
The price depends on the fruit, with blackcurrants, redcurrants and chuckleberries cheapest at £2.50, raspberries £3.95 and strawberries from £4.95."The cooler weather has been good for the fruit this year," he said. "It has slowed down the ripening, which allows more time for the fruit to build up its flavour before it's ready for picking - this is making for the tastiest ever strawberries and raspberries in particular.
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