{"id":14770,"date":"2023-08-09T12:51:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T11:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=14770"},"modified":"2023-08-09T12:51:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T11:51:53","slug":"fruit-picking-farms-in-birmingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/fruit-picking-farms-in-birmingham","title":{"rendered":"Fruit Picking Farms In Birmingham"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><div class=\"dh-text\"><p>Birmingham is known for its vibrant culture, diverse range of attractions and bustling city life. But what many people don\u2019t realise is that there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy some outdoor fun in the area as well. If you\u2019re looking for a fun family experience, why not try your hand at fruit picking in Birmingham?<\/p>\n<p>Check out our guide to fruit picking farms in Birmingham&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"dowtk-blog-image dh-image\"><picture><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2022711806.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blog-16-9 size-blog-16-9\" alt=\"Family fruit picking\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2022711806.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2022711806-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2022711806-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2022711806-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2022711806-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2022711806-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2022711806-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2022711806-740x494.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2022711806-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2022711806-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><h2 class=\"dowtk-heading\">Caldicott Nursery Solihull<\/h2><div class=\"attraction-cta dh-attraction\"><picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_622756925.jpg\" class=\"attraction-cta__img\" alt=\"kids carrying basket of fruit together\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_622756925.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_622756925-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_622756925-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_622756925-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_622756925-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_622756925-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_622756925-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_622756925-740x494.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_622756925-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_622756925-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">What tastes better than freshly picked fruit? At Caldicott Nursery you&#8217;ll be spoilt for choice with a wide range of berries and tonnes of strawberries. A trip to a pick-your-own fruit farm is a must during Summer and with Caldicott only 1 mile from\u00a0 Solihull you won&#8217;t have to travel far from Birmingham city centre.<\/p>\n<p>Pick from a selection of seasonal produce including blackcurrants,raspberries and even redcurrants. Originally an apple orchard Caldicott Nursery has grown as a business with a flower and plant centre. There;s also a shop selling a variety of food and gardening products.<\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\"><span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 4.993-5.539 10.193-7.399 11.799a1 1 0 0 1-1.202 0C9.539 20.193 4 14.993 4 10a8 8 0 0 1 16 0\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg> Location<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/rFUxJD2r626BKZDw9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span>Get directions<\/span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M15 3h6v6\"\/><path d=\"M10 14 21 3\"\/><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-wrapper attraction-cta__meta\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-address\"><p>Caldicott A &amp; Son<br \/>\n50 Lovelace Ave, Solihull B91 3JR<\/p><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d9737.670152251254!2d-1.7658756!3d52.3991085!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4870b77b79f4d8a1%3A0x69436b8be31cca03!2sCaldicott%20A%20%26%20Son!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1691574953989!5m2!1sen!2suk\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Map: Caldicott A &amp; Son\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caldicottsnursery.com\/\" class=\"btn cta-component dh-button\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><h2 class=\"dowtk-heading\">Essington Fruit Farm<\/h2><div class=\"attraction-cta dh-attraction\"><picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/holding-basket-of-strawberries.jpg\" class=\"attraction-cta__img\" alt=\"child holding basket of strawberries\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/holding-basket-of-strawberries.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/holding-basket-of-strawberries-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/holding-basket-of-strawberries-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/holding-basket-of-strawberries-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/holding-basket-of-strawberries-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/holding-basket-of-strawberries-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/holding-basket-of-strawberries-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/holding-basket-of-strawberries-740x494.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/holding-basket-of-strawberries-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/holding-basket-of-strawberries-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a family day outside in nature at Essington Fruit Farm. Enjoy raspberry, blueberry and strawberry picking. Also choose to take home the freshest vegetables including runner beans and sweetcorn. Yum!<\/p>\n<p>Essington Farm shop is open all year round. In addition to all the juicy strawberries and other fruity delights on offer there&#8217;s also freshly baked goods, pies and ready meals available. Essington offers loyalty card payments where discounts and money off can be earned when spending in both the farm shop and onsite restaurant.<\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\"><span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 4.993-5.539 10.193-7.399 11.799a1 1 0 0 1-1.202 0C9.539 20.193 4 14.993 4 10a8 8 0 0 1 16 0\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg> Location<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yud3zQN5tqYVRpuMA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span>Get directions<\/span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M15 3h6v6\"\/><path d=\"M10 14 21 3\"\/><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-wrapper attraction-cta__meta\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-address\"><p>Essington Farm<br \/>\nBognop Rd, Essington, Wolverhampton WV11 2AZ<\/p><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d9686.166497561566!2d-2.06904!3d52.632127!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x48709e91c3304e9f%3A0x8d9657f596756ee!2sEssington%20Farm!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1691578170226!5m2!1sen!2suk\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Map: Essington Farm\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><h2 class=\"dowtk-heading\">Manor Farm Fruits<\/h2><div class=\"attraction-cta dh-attraction\"><picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/basket-of-strawberries.jpg\" class=\"attraction-cta__img\" alt=\"basket of strawberries\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/basket-of-strawberries.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/basket-of-strawberries-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/basket-of-strawberries-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/basket-of-strawberries-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/basket-of-strawberries-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/basket-of-strawberries-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/basket-of-strawberries-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/basket-of-strawberries-740x494.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/basket-of-strawberries-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/basket-of-strawberries-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">Manor Farm Fruits is an excellent pick your own farm to visit during strawberry season. In addition to delicious strawberries you can fill your basket with other sweet soft fruit such as raspberries, blueberries and blackcurrants. So, it won&#8217;t just be a punnet of strawberries you will bring home. You&#8217;ll easily be able to dine on your healthy &#8216;5 a day&#8217; fruit and veggies from here!<\/p>\n<p>Advanced bookings are recommended because once you have enjoyed fruit picking there are lots of other child friendly outdoor activities to discover at the farm.\u00a0 So, as you can imagine this place gets popular during the Summer months. Families can spend a couple of hours here and kids will have an amazing time on the bouncy castles and straw pyramids.<\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\"><span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 4.993-5.539 10.193-7.399 11.799a1 1 0 0 1-1.202 0C9.539 20.193 4 14.993 4 10a8 8 0 0 1 16 0\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg> Location<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/2CtgjA22shYE6snF6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span>Get directions<\/span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M15 3h6v6\"\/><path d=\"M10 14 21 3\"\/><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-wrapper attraction-cta__meta\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-address\"><p>Manor Farm Fruits<br \/>\nWatling St, Hints, Tamworth B78 3DF<\/p><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d9687.563764502134!2d-1.7653008!3d52.6258149!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4870a895435acb11%3A0xdcd61c59d7af6a2c!2sManor%20Farm%20Fruits!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1691578728855!5m2!1sen!2suk\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Map: Manor Farm Fruits\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><h2 class=\"dowtk-heading\">Canalside Farm<\/h2><div class=\"attraction-cta dh-attraction\"><picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2196623943.jpg\" class=\"attraction-cta__img\" alt=\"Raspberry picking girl\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2196623943.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2196623943-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2196623943-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2196623943-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2196623943-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2196623943-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2196623943-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2196623943-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2196623943-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2196623943-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">A fun family day out enjoying your own nature trail around the farm as you go raspberry and strawberry picking! The waist height plants are easy for all ages to access. Children from the age of 2 are allowed to get involved in the fruity fun at Canalside Farm.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a Summer Maize Maze. This great maze for kids will keep them occupied for hours and this year it&#8217;s even bigger and better than before. Once you have a basket full of amazing strawberries and raspberries why not stop at the farm cafe? You can try a refreshing treat from their new Summer drinks menu or treat the kids to an ice cream.<\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\"><span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 4.993-5.539 10.193-7.399 11.799a1 1 0 0 1-1.202 0C9.539 20.193 4 14.993 4 10a8 8 0 0 1 16 0\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg> Location<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/H9mTVbTLr25xS9va9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span>Get directions<\/span><svg class=\"pp-icon pp-icon--16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M15 3h6v6\"\/><path d=\"M10 14 21 3\"\/><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-wrapper attraction-cta__meta\"><div class=\"attraction-cta__map-address\"><p>Canalside Farm, Shop &amp; Cafe<br \/>\nMill Ln, Great Haywood, Stafford ST18 0RQ<\/p><\/div><div class=\"attraction-cta__map\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d9647.73295686236!2d-2.0081321!3d52.8055416!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x487a732c8372b72f%3A0xd92423f5a064af5!2sCanalside%20Farm%2C%20Shop%20%26%20Cafe!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1691581509630!5m2!1sen!2suk\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Map: Canalside Farm, Shop &amp; Cafe\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canalsidefarm.co.uk\/\" class=\"btn cta-component dh-button\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><h2 class=\"dowtk-heading\">Top tips for picking your own fruit with children<\/h2><div class=\"dowtk-blog-image dh-image\"><picture><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1393255076.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blog-16-9 size-blog-16-9\" alt=\"kids eating strawberries\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1393255076.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1393255076-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1393255076-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1393255076-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1393255076-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1393255076-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1393255076-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1393255076-740x494.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1393255076-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1393255076-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"dh-text\"><p>Picking your own fruit with kids can be a fun and educational experience. Here are five simple tips to make the adventure enjoyable for everyone:<\/p>\n<h3>Choose the Right Time<\/h3>\n<p>This is an activity that is weather dependent. Pick a day when the weather is pleasant and comfortable. Mornings or late afternoons are often cooler, making the fruit-picking experience more enjoyable for kids.<\/p>\n<h3>Dress for the Occasion<\/h3>\n<p>Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking in the orchard. Don&#8217;t forget to bring hats and sunscreen to protect against the sun.<\/p>\n<h3>Explain the Basics<\/h3>\n<p>Before you start picking, explain to the kids how to identify ripe fruits. Show them the differences in color, size, and texture between ripe and unripe fruits.<\/p>\n<h3>Gentle Picking<\/h3>\n<p>Teach kids to pick the fruit gently to avoid damaging the plants. Show them how to twist or lightly tug the fruit to remove it from the stem. For some fruits, like berries, using two fingers is best.<\/p>\n<h3>Taste Test<\/h3>\n<p>Encourage kids to taste the fruit you have picked as a family. This tempts them to try different foods and they experience the reward of their efforts. It also helps them understand where food comes from.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, the goal is to have a great time together while learning about nature and enjoying fresh, delicious fruit.<\/p>\n<form data-hs-cf-bound=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-projection-id=\"40\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><div class=\"dowtk-blog-image dh-image\"><picture><img width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1782132002.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blog-16-9 size-blog-16-9\" alt=\"girl with a crate of strawberries\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1782132002.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1782132002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1782132002-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1782132002-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1782132002-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1782132002-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1782132002-185x124.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1782132002-740x494.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1782132002-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1782132002-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"dh-text\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Whether you&#8217;re a local resident or a visitor exploring the city, these fruit picking destinations near Birmingham are sure to leave you with cherished family memories and a basket full of delicious, locally sourced produce. So head out into those strawberry fields!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Are you looking for even more foodie family fun? Then check out these blogs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/strawberry-picking-in-birmingham\">Strawberry Picking in Birmingham<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/picnic-ideas-from-around-the-world\">Picnic Ideas From Around The World<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/how-to-throw-a-family-bbq\">How To Throw A Family BBQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"dh-space\" style=\"--dh-space:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Birmingham is known for its vibrant culture, diverse range of attractions and bustling city life. But what many people don\u2019t realise is that there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy some outdoor fun in the area as well. 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