Pick Your Own Fruit in Cheshire: A Fun, Low-Cost Day Out for Families

Looking for a wholesome, wallet-friendly adventure with the kids this summer? Head to one of Cheshire’s fabulous pick-your-own fruit farms!

Kenyon Hall Farm, Warrington

There are few things more satisfying on a summer's day than picking your own fruit straight from the field, and Kenyon Hall Farm near Warrington does it brilliantly. Growing nearly 20 different fruits and vegetables, from strawberries and raspberries to onions and sweetcorn, there's always something ready to pick throughout the summer months.

Strawberry picking requires advance booking, with tickets releasing 24 to 48 hours ahead, priced from £5.95 per person and including 300 to 350g of strawberries plus free access to pick any other fruit and veg available on the day. For other fruit and vegetable picking, no booking is needed just arrive between 9:30am and 4pm and check the website to see what's ready. Entry from £3.95 per person, including approximately 300 to 350g of complimentary fruit. Infants under 18 months go free throughout.

While you're there, step into the award-winning farm shop, brimming with local seasonal produce and artisan treats, or settle in at the onsite café for farmhouse breakfasts, fresh sandwiches, homemade cakes or afternoon tea.

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Woore Fruit Farm, Crewe

Tucked in the Cheshire countryside near Crewe, Woore Fruit Farm is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30am to 5pm, running from late May through to October. No booking needed, just turn up, grab a punnet and get picking.

Strawberries are the star of the show, priced at £3.40 per lb (£7.50 per kg) and expected to be available throughout July and into August, weather permitting. As the season rolls on, raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants and tayberries all come into their own, so there's always something new to discover with each visit. Well-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome too, making it a great outing for the whole family.

Once you've filled your punnets, pop into the Bramble Café for a toastie, a bowl of warming seasonal soup, or both. You've earned it.

Visit facebook.com/BrambleCafé for the latest updates on what's ready to pick.

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Bellis Brothers, Wrexham

Strawberry picking has deep roots in this corner of Cheshire. Bellis Brothers, nestled in the Dee Valley on the outskirts of Holt village and within easy reach of both Chester and Wrexham, has been growing fruit and vegetables here since 1860. Back then, local "Strawberry Dodgers" were hired to pick the luscious strawberries that have been synonymous with this part of the county for well over a century. That same tradition carries on today, and you're invited to be part of it.

No booking required. Simply turn up between 10am and 5pm (last entry to the fields at 4:30pm) and pick strawberries and raspberries at your own pace. Check the Bellis Brothers Facebook page or call ahead before visiting to confirm availability on the day, as opening is subject to fruit and weather conditions throughout the season.

There's plenty more to make a day of it. The farm shop is stocked with local and seasonal produce, the butcher and deli counter is well worth a browse, and the spacious restaurant is on hand if you'd rather sit down to a proper meal after all that picking.

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Libby's Patch, Macclesfield

Set in the Cheshire countryside at Gawsworth near Macclesfield, Libby's Patch is a family-run seasonal attraction with two great reasons to visit this summer.

Head to the strawberry patch and pick your own delicious, sweet strawberries straight from the plant. Entry tickets cost £2.50 per person (plus a small booking fee), with strawberries priced at £9.50 per kg so you pick exactly as many as you'd like to take home. Take a stroll along the strawberry mile, soak up the countryside views and make a proper afternoon of it. The onsite café is on hand for refreshing drinks, treats and something tasty to round off your visit.

Then there's the 4-acre sunflower maze to navigate. Find all the daily clues hidden through the winding paths and compete against each other to be first through. It's brilliant fun for all ages and a great way to spend a summer afternoon.

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Why Pick Your Own?

It's affordable and educational, not to mention a great way to enjoy some fresh air and exercise. Let the little ones run around and burn off some energy. Plus, nothing beats the taste of sun-ripened fruit you've picked yourself.

Grab your sun hats and head off on a fruit-picking adventure in Cheshire. Your taste buds will thank you!