Where To Go Strawberry Picking In Kent

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Lower Ladysden PYO and Maize Maze
Hugh Lowe Farms Ltd
Chilton Manor Farm
Felderland PYO ‘Pick Your Own’ Farm
Clock House Farm Ltd
Meopham PYO
Milebush Farm Pyo
Downingbury Farm
Hewitt’s Farm shop
Maynards

Spend your Summer celebrating nature, one strawberry at a time! Kentish strawberries are simply divine and we’ve got a list of the top 10 strawberry farms and strawberry picking spots in Kent. From the official supplier of Wimbledon’s strawberries to PYO farms with fun family activities, we’ve got lots of places to hare with you.

Lower Ladysden PYO and Maize Maze

Pluck ripe and juicy Malling Centenary strawberries from mid-May to late August (depending on the season). You can also take a guided farm tour or pick other fruits like raspberries too. It’s the perfect educational family day out in the sunshine. Yearning for a little more adventure? Take on the Maize Maze challenge.

Location Get directions

Winchet Hill, Cranbrook TN17 1JX

Opening Times

Mon to Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Strawberry season is June to late August here

Pricing

Please check online

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Hugh Lowe Farms Ltd

stack of strawberries in crates with the High Lowe Farm and Wimbledon stamp on

Known for their exquisite flavour, the strawberries at High Lowe Farm are grown to achieve fruity excellence. Did you know that they are the official strawberry supplier for Wimbledon? For 25 years they have been putting the ‘strawberries’ in the strawberries & cream at one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Impressive right?

They offer a wide variety of fruit from super sweet strawberries to mature wine grapes, blackberries and raspberries! Sadly you cannot pick your own strawberries but if you want to take up strawberry picking professionally you can apply online!

Location Get directions

215 Willow Wents, Mereworth, Maidstone ME18 5NF

Opening Times

Open 24 hours from Monday to Friday

Strawberry and Raspberry season is from April until November.

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Chilton Manor Farm

Chilton Manor Farm is a family farm and shop in the beautiful Kent countryside near Sittingbourne. They specialise in selling seasonally grown fruit and vegetables, supplemented by other local produce. Tuck into fruit and vegetables from the farm shop or pick your own from a selection of crops at the farm.

Location Get directions

Chilton Manor Farm, Highsted Rd, Sittingbourne ME9 0AA

Opening Times

Monday: Closed

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Open late May to the end of October

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Felderland PYO ‘Pick Your Own’ Farm

Looking for an idyllic spot to pick yummy berries? Whether you’re hunting for strawberries to add to your afternoon tea or want to eat them straight out of the basket, there are plenty of varieties to choose from. Pick Strawberries, Cherries, Raspberries, Plums, Blackberries, Sunflowers, Apples, Pumpkins and more…

Felderland is a stones-throw Canterbury and is tucked in between Sandwich and Deal’s picturesque coastal towns. It’s the perfect location for a family day out and it’s located in Felderland Park AKA, the Garden of England.

Location Get directions

20 Deal Rd, Sandwich, Deal CT14 0BJ

Opening Times

Opening June 2024
Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Tuesday - Sunday

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Clock House Farm Ltd

Fancy a seasonal job picking some fruit? Pick-your-own activities are not available for kids but adults can take on seasonal work picking strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples and plums for top UK supermarkets.

Location Get directions

ClockHouseFarm LTD, Heath Rd, Coxheath, Maidstone ME17 4PB

Opening Times

Check opening times online if you are interested in working here.

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Meopham PYO

This family-run farm offers a wide selection of delicious fruits such as gooseberries, strawberries, apples, blackcurrants, plums, and pumpkins. There are also sunflowers, squash and Christmas to pick from throughout the year. After a day of picking the best berries, you can enjoy a tea and slice of cake at the White Finch Tea Rooms.

Location Get directions

Ifield Rd, Meopham, Gravesend DA13 0QH

Opening Times

Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pricing

Please contact the attraction directly.

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Milebush Farm Pyo

milebush strawberry slushie and tray of strawberries

Find a flurry of seasonal fruit and fresh farm produce at Milebush Farm! Drink a strawberry slushie, buy some eggs, fry up some yummy pork and get the chance to visit farm animals. This adorable pick-your-own farm is located in Maidstone and offers the perfect family-friendly day out. Extend your farm activities and camp at Milbush Farm for just £15 per night!

Location Get directions

Shingle Barn Ln, West Farleigh, Maidstone ME15 0PL

Opening Times

Monday - Wednesday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday - Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pricing

Cash & card accepted, £2.50 & £5 per punnet

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Downingbury Farm

Sadly this year, Downingbury Farm will not be hosting a Pick Your Own experience due to unforeseen circumstances. However, our fingers and toes are crossed for next year! In previous years, Downingbruy has run PYO sessions throughout the Summer. Kids could pick all kinds of soft fruit like strawberries, blackberries and raspberries.

Even though the farm isn’t open for fruit picking, its cosy cafe and farm shop are open as usual. Unwind with a steaming cuppa or cold drink and load up on sweet treats.

Location Get directions

Maidstone Rd, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4AD

Opening Times

Monday - Saturday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Farm Shop is open all year round, 7 days a week.

The cafe closes at 3:30pm during the week and at 3pm on Sunday.

Pricing

PYO prices not available for 2023

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Hewitt’s Farm shop

Hewitts Farm is a family-run business set on 78 acres, just outside of Orpington, Kent. The family has over 45 years experience of farming and the farm itself has been here for hundreds more… You’re invited to take part in seasonal picks throughout the year! Pluck ruby-red strawberries in the Summer and take to pumpkin patches in the Autumn. Keep an eye out for seasonal events via their Facebook page.

Location Get directions

Hewitts farm, Court Rd., A224, Chelsfield, Orpington BR6 9BX

Opening Times

Monday - Closed

Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pricing

Pay for what you pick

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Maynards

Pick your own fruit in the rolling East Sussex countryside! You and the kids can fill up trays with strawberries, redcurrants, blackberries and Lancelot plums. Just remember that each of the soft fruits have a different price.

Location Get directions

Windmill Hill/Cross La, Wadhurst TN5 7HQ

Opening Times

Open every day from 9:00 am - 5:30pm

Summer hours: Friday-Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Pricing

£5/kg for strawberries

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We hope you’ve enjoyed reading Strawberry Picking in Kent! We’ve covered all of the best strawberry farms in Kent with even a few blackcurrant picking, raspberry picking, and redcurrant picking activities too. Make sure to head to these locations ASAP to make it in time for the busy season ahead. Always make sure to check each business’s Facebook pages as you will find regular updates on availability, weather conditions and opening times. Make sure to check out some of the award-winning farm shops we’ve mentioned in our list too, it’s the perfect way to round off your family day out.

Not a local in Kent? No problem! We have plenty more Strawberry Picking articles to read for multiple locations around the UK. Check out Strawberry Picking Near Me to view the best strawberry farms across the UK. Or find local spots in Strawberry Picking In Birmingham, Strawberry Picking Near Me In Yorkshire, 13 Best Strawberry Picking Locations in London, and 7 Best Strawberry Picking Locations in Manchester.