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Cat and Fiddle PYO Farm & Cafe
Address: Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7DS
About: The Cat and Fiddle is one of the best pick-your-own farms in Dorset, boasting a brilliant range of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, broad beans, redcurrants, and so much more! Head to this Christchurch PYO farm just a short drive from Poole and enjoy an afternoon picking your own fresh and delicious fruit to take home! They also stock Halloween pumpkins throughout October and boast a farm shop, cafe, and play park for you to enjoy during your time at Cat and Fiddle.
Opening/Closing Times: Monday to Sunday: 9am - 6pm
Featured Fruit: Strawberries, Raspberries, Tayberries, Blackberries, Gooseberries, Blackcurrants, Redcurrants, Runner Beans, Broad Beans, Pumpkins.
*Picture credit: Cat and Fiddle Facebook
Other Features: Farm Shop, Cafe, Toilets, Play area.
Brothers Farm Blueberries PYO
Address: Trehane Nursery, Stapehill Rd, Wimborne BH21 7ND
About: If you are up for a spot of blueberry picking this summer then look no further than Brothers Farm PYO Blueberries. Open throughout the summer months, this Wimborne-based PYO farm is a brilliant day out for family and children with bookings being per group not per person to make it more affordable for larger groups.
Under a 20-minute drive from Poole town centre, this pick-your-own blueberry farm charges £9.50 per kg with your original booking fee giving you your first kg of blueberries! Enjoy a day out at this blueberry PYO farm near Poole and get picking!
Opening/Closing Times: Friday to Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Featured Fruit: Blueberries
Other Features: Farm Shop, Flower Bouquets.
*Image credit Brothers Farm Blueberries Facebook
Sopley Farm PYO
Address: Derritt Ln, Sopley, Christchurch BH23 7AZ
About: Run by the same team at the Cat and Fiddle pick-your-own farm, Sopley Farm PYO is another fantastic place to enjoy a summer afternoon picking fresh fruit and vegetables near Poole. Sopley Farm boast a brilliant range of summer fruit to pick from including strawberries, raspberries and blackberries to name just a few, making it one of the most popular PYO’s in Dorset!
Whilst you’re at the farm make sure to head over to Sopley’s stunning Sunflower field and grab a picture at one of Dorset’s most Instagrammable locations!
Opening/Closing Times: Monday to Sunday: 9am - 6pm
Featured Fruit: Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Tayberries, Gooseberries, Blackcurrants, Redcurrants, Plums, Runner Beans, Broad Beans and Pumpkins, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Courgettes, Marrows, Potatoes, Garlic, Sweetcorn and some varieties of Squash.
Other Features: Farm Shop, Toilets, Picnic Area, Sunflower Field.
*Image credit: Sopley Farm Facebook
Blagdon PYO Fruit Farm
Address: Coldharbour, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4BG
About: Under an hours drive from Poole is the brilliant family-run Blagdon PYO Farm that is well worth a visit if you’re looking for a day out in the sun! Open Tuesday to Sunday, this pick-your-own features a range of delicious summer fruits to get stuck into including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and pumpkins at Halloween.
Located on the site is also a tea room serving expert afternoon tea’s and drinks, and a campsite. Experience a brilliant family day out by getting stuck in at this PYO farm near Poole over the summer holidays!
Opening/Closing Times: Tuesday to Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Featured Fruit: Strawberries, Raspberries, Pumpkins, other soft fruit.
Other Features: Tea Room, Campsite, Toilets.
Image Credit: Blagdon PYO Facebook
Lenctenbury PYO Farm
Address: Soldiers Rd, Norden, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5DU
About: This seasonal PYO farm situated in Wareham is a great place to visit if you’re looking to spend some free time seeking out amazingly fresh fruit and vegetables to pick yourself. Open between 10am and 5pm, Lenctenbury Farm has been operating as a pick-your-own farm for years and grow strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, redcurrant, and blackcurrants available to pick throughout the summer months.
Their pick-your-own prices vary per kg depending on the fruit you pick, but nothing exceeds £8 per kg. Under a 20-minute drive from Poole, Lenctenbury PYO farm certainly gets our vote!
Opening/Closing Times: Tuesday to Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Featured Fruit: Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Redcurrants and Blackcurrants.
Other Features: PYO farm only.
Image credit: Lenctenbury PYO Farm Facebook