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Updates for November 2024

November brings with it cold weather winter crops, like kale, spinach, some lettuces, peas, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, leeks and early onions, and from southern areas, like Florida and southern Texas, strawberries, oranges, sumatras, grapefruit.

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Derbyshire

  • Rhubarb Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, farmshop, weddings, events, parties, corporate meetings
    Hardwick Street, Langwith, NG20 9DR. Phone: 01623 741210. Email: [email protected]. Open:Friday 16 October 2020 from 10-3 and Saturday 17 October 2020 from 10-1 for pick your own pumpkins, farmshop hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Fresh produce, grown organically on our site - in the open and in the polytunnels - by staff and volunteers throughout the year. Rhubarb Farm grows vegetables for sale to individuals, local retailers, pubs and restaurants. The main focus of our growing is to supply weekly veg bags to customers who pay by Standing Order and collect their own bags, and surplus veg is then sold locally. We supply fresh produce and bunches of cottage garden flowers on a weekly basis to the Welbeck Farm Shop, and supply fresh produce and edible flowers to the School of Artisan Food for their courses and events. We also supply on an occasional basis the Hostess Restaurant, Warsop, The Elm Tree pub at Elmton, and the White Lion pub in Bolsover. All our vegetables are available seasonally, and this is the large range of vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit that we grow, and which are available depending on the season: onions, potatoes, beetroot, spinach, parsnips, kale, purple sprouting broccoli, cabbage - winter & summer, brussels sprouts, leeks, garlic, lettuce, mizuna, rocket, lamb's lettuce, spring onions, radish, tomatoes, cucumbers, patty pan squash, crown prince squash, pumpkin, Jerusalem artichokes, sweetcorn, peas, runner beans, broad beans, climbing french beans, courgettes, sweet peppers, chilli peppers, sage, rosemary, mint, thyme, parsley, basil, strawberries, cherries, pears, apples, raspberries, black currants, red currants, white currants, gooseberries, blackberries, quinces, cut flowers. Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
    Rhubarb Farm can offer different spaces on site for hire to groups, companies and parties.
    Farm venue: Hold your meetings at the Farm and support a social enterprise. Use the Village Green for a staff picnic or family party. Hold your team away day at the Farm. We can provide meal, drinks and entertainment services to suit your needs.
    Farm weddings: Why not consider having your wedding at Rhubarb Farm? We offer a quirky and ethical venue which can be tailor-made to your needs. A marquee on the Village Green, pizzas from the outdoor pizza oven, barbecue hire, and staff and volunteers to support your event, Rhubarb Farm is a great alternative and thrifty option for the socially conscious. We can arrange a bar, entertainers and special requests. For example, for one wedding at the Farm, which had a New York theme, the marquee was decorated with American flags and other themed items (UPDATED: October 13, 2020 JBS)
  • Scaddows Farm - Strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, red currants, black currants.
    Derby, Ticknall, Derbyshire, DE73 7JP. Phone: 01332 694523. Directions: (Click here for a Map). Open: PYO Fruit open everyday = 9.30am - 7.30pm; Farm Shop and Cafe open everyday = 9.30am - 5.30pm; Please Note from 27/7/15 the Opening Times will change to: Farm Shop and PYO = 9.30am - 5.30pm. Containers available. Free parking. Remember strict rule of NO DOGs allowed in the fruit field at all. If you do bring one it must stay in or near your car and cannot be walked around the site. With all this hot weather we would highly recommend you leave the dogs at home, somewhere cool with plenty of water to drink! (UPDATED: July 28, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: June 22, 2014)
    A visitor writes on August 08, 2015: "Absolutely brilliant experience. Well organised cafe and PYO. However need better signage so located more easily. Lots of selection of different soft fruits. Good to see young children getting involved."

Leicestershire

  • Grange Farm Soft Fruit - strawberries, Raspberries, Green and Red Gooseberries, Red and Blackcurrants, Blueberries, Blackberries and Broadbeans
    Copston Magna, near Wolvey, Hinckley, LE10 3HE. Phone: 1455 220572. Email: [email protected]. Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: Grange Farm Soft Fruit is only 5 minutes from the M69 and 3 minutes from the A5. We are situated in the small village of Copston Magna near Wolvey within easy reach of Nuneaton, Hinckley, Lutterworth, Rugby, Coventry (all about 15 to 20 minutes drive) and Leicester (30 minutes from the centre). For SAT NAV users our postcode is LE10 3HE. From M69 Junction1 Roundabout: Either: -- Take the A5 towards Lutterworth and at the top of the hill (High Cross) turn right and immediate right again into Copston Magna and follow our signs or -- Take the B4109 towards Wolvey, then the first left towards Lutterworth, straight over the roundabout following our directional signs*. Half a mile on the left hand side is the sign for Grange Farm and the turning for Copston Magna. Please drive carefully as you approach the village. Our typical season is: Strawberries and Gooseberries - mid-June to beg August
    Blackcurrants and Redcurrants - end of June to mid July
    Raspberries - end of June to mid August
    Blueberries and Blackberries - mid July to mid August
    The season is dependent on the weather and some years we are open as early as the begining of June. (ADDED: July 9, 2015, JBS)
  • Heather PYO Fruit Farm - Strawberries, Raspberries, Gooseberries, Red, White and Black Currants.
    The Cattows Farm Shop, Cattows Farm, Swepstone Road, Heather, Leicestershire LE67 2RF. Phone: (01530) 264200. Email: [email protected]. Directions: On the main Measham to Heather Road, 10 mins from M (A) 42. Also, prepicked Broad Beans, New Potatoes. Asparagus cut to order April to June. Open: Daily during the season, Mid June to August, 10am to 7pm. We now grow 10 acres of traditionally grown strawberries (8 different varieties), 3 acres of raspberries along with gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, blackberries, loganberries and autumn fruiting raspberries. Broad beans are also available for pick your own. A.k.a, Cattows Farm Shop. (UPDATED: 04 April 2016, JBS) (UPDATED: July 12, 2015, JBS)
  • Hollytree Farm - strawberries
    699 Broad Gate, Weston Hills, Spalding, PE12 6DP, UK. Open: call for hours and availability. Directions: click here for directions and a map. (ADDED: July 7, 2015, JBS)
  • Lodge Farm and Snarestone Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins, bonfires, farmshop, potatoes, local produce,
    Lodge Farm, Measham road, Appleby Magna, Leicestershire. Phone: 7875 231672. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Saturday, closed on Sunday, Farm shop also 6 days a week (9am-5pm), 25th Year of growing! This is a local farm specialising in the growing several thousand pumpkins and gouds, potatoes.
     (ADDED: 17 September 2024, JBS)
  • Mill House - strawberries
    Leicester Road Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE13 0DB. Phone: 01664c 500601. Fax: 01664 500601. Email us at: [email protected]. Directions: A607 Leicester Road. Leicester Bound. 400 yards past the Focus do it All roundabout. Turn right on the apex of the first sharp left hand bend. Open all year. PYO thru late Spring and Summer. We are open May, June, July, August. Our hours are: 10am to 2pm Tuesday to Sunday inclusive. Often open until 5pm, call to enquire. Home Grown strawberries. GM free Free Range Pork. Free-Range Eggs. Plants, Reclamation, Livery, Haylage, Timber, Railway Sleepers, Reclaimed Bricks and Tiles, Doors, Hay & Straw. Hens also available for sale. (UPDATED: 04 April 2016, JBS)
  • Rutland water golf course - asparagus, raspberries, strawberries
    Lodge Farm, Oakham, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE15 8HB. Phone: +44 (0) 15727. Directions: The course is situated between Edith Weston and Manton along the southern shores of Rutland Water. We are open May, June, July. Our hours are: 9 am to 6pm, 7 days a week. May: Asparagus. 15th June: Strawberries. 25th June: Raspberries. We are located at the same place as the golf course.
  • Uncle Henry's - farm shop, butchery, deli.
    Grayingham Grange Farm, Grayingham, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 4JD. Phone: 01652 640308. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday - Saturday Shop 9:30am - 5pm, Cafe 9:30am - 4:30pm; Sundays & Bank Holidays Shop 10am - 4pm; Cafe 10am - 3:30pm. Directions: We are located 5 miles north of Caenby Corner off the A15 on the B1205 to Kirton in Lindsey. Coaches are very welcome. Uncle Henry's facebook page.  (ADDED: 11 March 2023, JBS)
  • Whetstone Pastures Farm - blackberries, currants (red and black), gooseberries, raspberries, strawberries, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    Whetstone Gorse Lane Whetstone, Leicester , LE8 6LX. Phone: 0116 2774 627. Email: [email protected]. Directions: between Junctions 20 21 of M1 Motorway Just off A426 2 miles south Blaby. Open: Tuesday - Sunday 10 to 6. Payment: Cash, Check. Arts and crafts activities with HANDCRAFTED creative arts linked in with farm food and environment. Suit groups, schools Special activities during season including African weekends, bird watching. CEVAS accredited for school visits. (ADDED: May 14, 2008)
  • Wymeswold Fruit Farm - Strawberries, Raspberries, Gooseberries, Red, White and Black Currants, Blackberries
    Wide Lane, Wymeswold, Leicestershire LE12 6SE. Phone: 01 509 880 230. Alternate Phone: 01 509 881 885. Email: [email protected]. Open: every day during the season 10am to 7pm. Come and enjoy a day out with the family and pick your own seasonal fruit in Wymeswold. We grow an abundance of delicious fruit throughout the summer months, including strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants and more. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: 04 April 2016, JBS) (UPDATED: July 12, 2015, JBS)

Lincolnshire

  • J&R Priestley Berries - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, strawberries, already-picked produce
    Nr Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road (a16),, Boston, PE21 9QS. Phone: 07970 862356. Open: 7 Days per week 9am to 6pm. Directions: On the A16 approximately half a mile north of the Pilgrim Hospital, follow berry signs. Click here for a map and directions. Open from 3rd June 2009. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: 03 April 2015, JBS) (ADDED: May 31, 2009)
  • J. N. Downend - asparagus, currants (red and black), gooseberries, potatoes, raspberries (red), rhubarb, strawberries, tayberries,
    Top Farm, Lissington, Lincoln, LN3 5AF. Phone: 01673 885351. Email: [email protected]. Open: 1st June to end of July; 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, Sunday 10am to 4pm. Directions: We are situated on the main road between Market Rasen and Wragby, near the village of Lissington and hamlet of Bleasby Moor. During our open season there will be signs on the main road for the farm. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: early June to late July, Raspberries: late June to late July, Gooseberries: early June to early July, Red Currants: early June to late July. Payment: Cash, Cheque. We take ready picked orders as well as providing PYO. Before you come to pick we suggest you call us to check which fruit is available. (UPDATED: 03 April 2015, JBS) (ADDED: March 04, 2011)
  • Spinney Farm - raspberries (Autumn, black), strawberries,
    Carr Lane, Doddington, Lincoln, lN6 4RY. Phone: 01522 703865. Open: see our website for details of p y o on the b1190. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. on the b1190 between Doddington and the A57. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: 04 April 2016, JBS) (ADDED: July 29, 2014)
  • The Old English Fruit Company - Apples, beetroot, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, courgettes, cucumbers, currants (red and black), figs, flowers, gooseberries, herbs/spices, loganberries, melons, other berries, pears, plums, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), rhubarb, strawberries, tayberries, tomatoes, walnuts, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), birthday parties
    Simon Field Farm, Rectory Road , Anderby, PE24 5YF. Phone: 07771 517917 . Email: [email protected] . Open: 10 am to 4pm daily from June to December. Directions: Located between Mumby and Huttoft off the A52, turn up to Anderby on sharp bend. Flo Gas depot on one corner, our fruit farm is on the other corner PE24 5YF. First gate on right as you leave the A52 and head towards Anderby sea front. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Crab apples, damsons, jostaberries, blueberries, greengage, quince, medlar, mulberry. (ADDED: June 20, 2015)
  • Willows Farm Fruit - blackberries, blueberries, currants (red and black), gooseberries, loganberries, plums, pumpkins, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, tayberries
    A52 Chapel St Leonards, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5UB. Phone: 07771 696001. Email: [email protected]. Directions: From Skegness take the A52 north towards Mablethorpe. We are situated approximately 1 mile north of Ingoldmells just before reaching Chapel St Leonards. We are open June, July, August. Our hours are: 7 Days a week, 9 am to 6 p.m. As well as PYO crops we always have ready picked fruit available. We welcome orders for large quantities or special occasions. In the farm shop we also sell our own grown new potatoes, cauliflowers, cabbage, beetroot, carrots, peas, broad beans, sweetcorn and salads and pumpkins (October time). Our farm shop will be open from early June when we will have our first strawberries available along with the new potatoes and fresh vegetables. Raspberries and currants follow in early July. Our Sunday Car Boot Sales start in June and if you want to come and stay at Willows Farm we now have a small caravan site. (UPDATED: 04 April 2016, JBS) (UPDATED: July 15, 2015, JBS)

Northamptonshire

  • Dovecote Farm - asparagus, blackberries, gooseberries, raspberries (red), strawberries, Other fruit or veg,
    Dovecote Farm Newton, Kettering, nn14 1bw. Phone: 01536 742227. Email: [email protected]. Open: PYO - Seasonal: Roughly End of May - September 10 am to 5. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Due to the nature of the English climate, it is impossible to accurately detail when each fruit season starts and finishes. Please call us to check availabilty.
    Asparagus Late April to June
    Strawberries Early June to Late July
    Gooseberries June to July
    Raspberries Late June to Late October
    Redcurrants Mid June to Mid July
    Blackcurrants July to Late August
    Blackberries August to September. (UPDATED: 04 April 2016, JBS) (ADDED: July 10, 2012)
  • Wakefield Farm Shop -
    Wakefield Lodge Estate, Potterspury, NA, NN12 7QX. Phone: 013-278-11493. Email us at: [email protected]. Opening Times: Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday from 9 am to 5:30 pm; Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm; Closed Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays: 10 am to 4 pm. Each punnet holds around 1kg. Free parking. Farmshop Bakery, Cheese Counter, Butchers Delicatessen, Country Courtyard Shops around the estate, La Luna Interiors stepping stones, Jilly Sanders Mooch Appletree Gifts, White Orchid Weddings, Fields Furniture & Glenn Designs Just 4 You, Beauty Studio, The Tea Room and Woodland Walk. Strawberries Raspberries Gooseberries Blackcurrants Redcurrants Plums. UPDATE: 18 July 2016: I'm told they no longer do PYO(ADDED: July 06, 2008)

Nottinghamshire

  • Brooke Farm - strawberries, raspberries and plums.
    Brooke Farm, Main Street, Linby, Nottinghamshire, NG15 8AE. Phone: 0115 963 2638. Open: Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 3:45pm; Friday: 8 am to 3:15 pm; Saturday: 8 am to 3 pm. In the summer months, you can come and pick your own strawberries, raspberries and plums. They also grow raspberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries, apples, pears, plums, tomatoes, peppers, lettuces, courgettes, beans, cabbages and cauliflower. Any soft fruit left over at the end of the season is turned into home-made jams and preserves for sale in the farm shop. Our 350 chickens are free to roam in our orchard, producing fresh free range eggs throughout the year for competitive prices. All our Christmas trees are grown by our teams at other sites in Nottinghamshire. We sell Nordman Firs and Spruces from our farm shop from early December. (ADDED: 04 April 2016, JBS)
  • Goacher's Farm Shop - Uses integrated pest management practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Apples, blackberries, cherries, currants (red and black), gooseberries, other berries, pears, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), rhubarb, strawberries, tayberries,
    Greenacres, Wood Lane North Wheatley, Retford, DN22 9BG. Phone: 014278 880341. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: On A620 Gainsborough to Retford road at North Wheatley. Do not turn into the village we are on the opposite side of the dual carriageway on Wood Lane. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: 04 April 2016, JBS) (UPDATED: May 12, 2014) (ADDED: November 10, 2009)
  • Hills Farm Shop - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, currants (red and black), raspberries, strawberries
    Kirklington Village, near Newark, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8BU. Phone: 01623 882664. Email: [email protected]. Open: June, July; Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Directions: 617 between Mansfield and Newark. also Farm Shop at Edingley selling fresh home grown produce and plants. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. (UPDATED: 04 April 2016, JBS)
  • Maxeys Farm Shop - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, inflatables/bounce house, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
    Hockerton Road, Kirklington, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8PB. Phone: 01636814566. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8:30am- 6pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Maxeys Farm Shop was opened in February 2012. The shop operates from within a modern, purpose built wooden building situated on our family farm in Kirklington, Nottinghamshire. We take great pride in our homegrown vegetables, from delicious seasonal asparagus, potatoes to brassicas and of course, our famous pumpkins! We really do focus on food steps rather than food miles! We source many other locally produced foods to compliment our range so that we can provide a complete food haven. Within our shop we have a butchery counter with locally sourced, fully traceable meat. A deli counter with a large range of cheeses, many English and local where possible. In our farmhouse dressers you’ll find locally produced condiments & preserves, to be accompanied by a wide selection of crackers & biscuits. We have many store cupboard essentials along with soft drinks and confectionary. Locally produced real ales and cider complete your experience and not forgetting our ever-expanding gin collection! We include a variety of diet intolerances within our ranges so as you can see, there really is something for everyone! Our own in house bakery has a team of experienced chefs who produce our delicious homemade cakes, sausage rolls, pork pies & meat pies, savouries and seasonal treats. (UPDATED: August 04, 2017)
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