Fruity Fun: Pick Your Own Strawberries

Is there anything better than juicy strawberries and cream? We all know they taste even better when you have picked them yourself! However, with Coronavirus and lockdown restrictions there are a few changes to who is operating PYO and how it will be done!

But don’t worry we have been in touch with all of our family favourite PYO’s as it’s such a lovely family activity to do and we wouldn’t want you to miss out!

So here are our top places to pick strawberries from Wharfedale & Craven! If you have any more places please do let us know!

*** Check the Facebook page/website of each location for the confirmed opening date as this is weather dependent. ***

Berts Barrows, Leeds

Bert’s Barrow is a small family run farm in Hillam and was started up by Marlene and Ian (Bert) Thompson with a cart at the side of the road with an honesty box, selling locally sourced seasonal vegetables in aid of the village defibrillator fund.

Opening Dates:

Open Wednesday 3rd June until approx mid-July 2020

Open Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm, Sat 9am -4pm and Sun 10am-4pm.

Other Details:

• Social distancing with a one in one out operation when they reach safe capacity
• All pickers must wear a face mask (available to buy for £1)
• Due to face mask policy, under 2’s are not permitted
• Lot’s of lovely produce from drive through farm shop

Bert’s Barrow, Austfield Farm, Austfield Lane, Hillam, Leeds, LS25 5NQ.

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Farmer Copleys Strawberry Experience, Pontefract

The popular Farmer Copleys has fields of strawberries and raspberries to choose from.  Alongside the farm shop, there is the Moo Cafe which will also be celebrating the strawberry in its desserts and cakes, salads, drinks, juices, cocktails and Pimms.(The Moo cafe is currently closed due to Coronavirus restrictions).

Provisional Opening Dates:

Pick your own strawberries available from 1st July 2020, daily 10 am -4 pm.

Socially distanced picking with a ticketing system to control the number of pickers – available to book from approx 20th June 2020.

Other Details:

• 2m social distancing guidelines in place with one way system
• Takes cash or card
• Plenty of parking available
• Cafe and toilets available onsite
• Small animal farm

Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road, Pontefract, WF7 5AF. Tel: 01977 600200

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Kemps: Horsforth Pick Your Own

Farming in Horsforth for over 60 years the Kemp family started the popular outdoor pick your own in 1984. The pick your own concentrates on strawberries and raspberries, with a number of varieties of each to enable as long a picking season as possible.

Provisional Opening Dates: 

From end June 2020 (Please check Facebook Page for updates on opening before travelling)

Other Details:

• Pre-purchased entry ticket/voucher to limit visitor numbers at any one time, so the farm does not get overwhelmed
• Social distancing at all times
• Use of hand sanitiser
• One way system around the picking fields
• Contactless payments will be the preferred payment option
• More details will follow on the booking system in coming weeks, keep checking their Facebook Page for more details.
• NEW for 2020 Table top strawberries will be available which will help to extend the season
• Large free car park

Horsforth Pick Your Own, West End Lane, Horsforth LS18 5ES.

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Details correct at time of publishing, 31st May 2020, please check all details before travelling