PYO FRUIT FARMS IN DORSET
It’s that time of year when fruit picking becomes a fun family activity and there’s nothing better than heading to a farm and wandering the fields picking yummy warm and juicy strawberries straight from the plant.
Many local farms will have other fruit and vegetables ready to pick including raspberries, gooseberries and broad beans but these will vary on the weather and demand so please contact your chosen farm to make enquiries before visiting.
To see which PYO farms are near you, please see below. If you are after strawberries then it is advisable that you contact the farm before visiting to check there are plenty there for you to pick.
SOUTH EAST DORSET
The following are available for pick your own when in season:
strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, tayberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, plums, runner beans, broad beans and pumpkins. Free ample parking on site and Farm Shop selling fresh local produce.
Sopley Farm, Derritt Lane, Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7AZ
For more information, please visit Sopley Farm or call 01425 672451.
The following are available for pick your own when in season:
strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, tayberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, plums, runner beans, broad beans and pumpkins. The take away Cafe is also now open plus there is a Farm Shop with pre packed fruit and vegetables amongst many other food items.
Cat and Fiddle Farm, Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7DS
For more information, please visit the Cat and Fiddle Farm or call 01425 672451.
RURAL AND NORTH DORSET
The blueberries at this farm should be ready for picking from mid July. They have lots of wonderful varieties to choose from plus a Café selling drinks and cake and a wooden log train for the children to play on.
Trehane Nursery, Stapehill Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7ND
For more information, please visit Trehane Blueberry PYO or call 07788 267031.
Forde Abbey have been busy pruning to get ready for this years harvest and they will update the farms reopening when the strawberries are ready to pick.
Forde Abbey and Gardens, Dorset/Somerset border, TUA20 4LU
For more information, please visit Forde Abbey or call 01460 30460.
PURBECK AREA
The following are available for pick your own when in season:
strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, tayberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, runner beans, fine beans, squash and pumpkins.
Lenctenbury Farm, Soldiers Road, Norden, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5DU
For more information, please visit Purbeck Food or call 07798 743877.
WEST DORSET
Strawberries and soft fruits will soon be ready for picking and there’s a lovely Tea Room selling cream teas and more which can be enjoyed in the garden while the children play.
Blagden Fruit Farm, Coldharbour, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4BG
For more information, please visit Blagdon Fruit Farm or call 01305 785991.
On a lovely sunny day there's nothing better than packing up the kids cozzies and getting wet.
For ideas on where to go please see our list of Dorset's Splash Parks and Paddling Pools.
Looking for a pub or restaurant in Dorset which has a play area for the children? You'll find a great list of places to go here.
Dorsetmums has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this site and does not accept liability for any errors or omission. Please also note that fruit on a farm is not gauranteed and you should consider contacting beforehand.