Strawberry Picking Yorkshire – one of the highlights of our summer is going to pick strawberries. Strawberry picking starts mid/late June around here. There is something so delightful about it and the kids love doing it (just don’t let them pick too many unless you want a second mortgage!).
We love to then eat them in the car on the way home when they are still warm from the sun – delicious! So, if you are looking for strawberry farms near you, here is a great list!
Or look for other family days out in Yorkshire.
Strawberry Picking York
Balloon Tree, York, North Yorkshire
Stamford Bridge Rd, Gate Helmsley, York YO41 1NB
The Balloon Tree is one of the closest places to strawberry pick near York. They sell other produce too, have a fabulous farm shop, fabulous cafe and a children’s play area. They do an excellent breakfast and excellent cake – depending on when you plan to visit, so if you are clever, plan to visit when you can handily fit a meal in too!
Last year they had picnic benches at the exit of the strawberry picking and a little hut selling drinks and ice creams, which is also a nice way to finish your day out.
We have reviewed The Balloon Tree cafe here.
Kemps Farm, Leeds
Glebe Farm, Butterwick Rd, Malton YO17 6PP
Kemps Farm has two locations Leeds and Malton. From their website
“We are proud to be a fourth generation family-run mixed farm. With diversity comes sustainability for the land, the environment and the family
We keep things simple growing the strawberries in the ground, rather than in raised beds. We find that not only do the strawberries taste better this way, but think it is more fun for the kids to pick them like this, as they can rummage amongst the leaves trying to find the biggest sweetest strawberry.”
I love that – like a strawberry treasure trail!
Strawberry Picking Leeds
Strawberry Fields, Thorn Farm, Morley
Wakefield Road, Morley, LS27 0LX
Lots of information about Strawberry Fields on their Facebook page.
“The picking season starts from Late June to late July .The season is only short and will last 4-5 weeks. Opening times vary depending on the weather and ripe fruit, Please always check our page if travelling any distance.If persistent rain we will close or if we are waiting for fruit to ripen, but this will always be updated.
Kemps Farm, Leeds
W End Ln, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5ES
Kemps Farm is in Horsforth so it’s good for Leeds and strawberry picking near Bradford. From their website
“We are proud to be a fourth generation family-run mixed farm. With diversity comes sustainability for the land, the environment and the family
We keep things simple growing the strawberries in the ground, rather than in raised beds. We find that not only do the strawberries taste better this way, but think it is more fun for the kids to pick them like this, as they can rummage amongst the leaves trying to find the biggest sweetest strawberry.”
I love that – like a strawberry treasure trail!
Strawberry Picking Hull and East Yorkshire
Eastfield Farm Strawberries, Withernsea
Eastfield Farm, S Leys Rd, Hull HU19 2SF
Eastfield Farm have on site picnic facilities along with things to keep the children entertained. Ice creams, slushies, cheesecakes, brownies drinks available as normal. As well as strawberry picking!
Scalby Grange – Strawberry Picking Yorkshire
Scalby Grange Farm, Scalby Ln, Gilberdyke HU15 2UJ
At Scalby Grange, As well as strawberries, they have raspberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants and blackberries.
Their fruit picking season starts from around the middle of June until the end of July.
In the autumn there is pumpkin picking too.
“Here’s some essential information:
We don’t operate a booking system, you can just turn up. Weekends can get really busy, mid-week is quieter.
We provide fruit containers, you pay for the amount of fruit you pick by the weight. We charge £4 per kg for Strawberries and Gooseberries.
We accept Card or Cash payments.
Open daily Mon -Fri 10am till 6pm, Sat & Sun 10am till 5pm
We have toilet facilities on site
Dogs on leads are welcome but only on our grassed areas,”
Strawberry Picking Huddersfield
Bentley Grange, Huddersfield
Bentley Grange Farm, Emley, Huddersfield HD8 9QX
Bentley Grange is a great spot for strawberry picking Yorkshire.
From their website:
“We grow a range of soft fruit including Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackcurrants, Redcurrants and Gooseberries. Strawberries often start around Wimbledon week and last approximately six weeks.
Gooseberries start a little earlier and raspberries and currants a little later but each year is different, depending on the weather.
Strawberries are the most popular fruit on the farm. Grown in bags off the ground, this method is known as “table top production”. It makes them much easier to pick, no bending for the customer and no need to use weed killers on the crop.
They are also protected by poly tunnels which has improved the quality of the fruit and enables customers to stay dry during typical British Summers. Strawberries usually start around Wimbledon week but please check the latest information before travelling”
Fruity Berry Fruit Farm
Fruity berry fruit farm, Barraca Farm, Dishforth rd, Ripon, North Yorkshire, YO7 3DB
Fruity Berry Fruit Farm is a lovely strawberry walk in the Yorkshire countryside where you can pick strawberries easily on raised guttering which was purposely built with the wheelchair, disabled, elderly and children users in mind.
It has got a nice spacious sitting area along with a grass field where you can bring your own picnic blanket. We offer cold refreshments and ice cream. The farm is located on Dishforth road towards Sharrow and Ripon. YO7 3DB.
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If you are wanting to make a day of it “Off the A166, for example, and near The Balloon Tree you’ll also find the Northwood Trail – the ‘Fairy Sanctuary, popular throughout the year,” comments Ruban Selvanayagam of Property Solvers Auction House (York and England).
If these popular spots are slightly out of reach for you, learn how to grow strawberries at home with this useful guide!
