Devon has a wonderful variety of ‘Pick Your Own’ farms and orchards and whilst fresh fruit may be the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to picking your own produce, in Devon it doesn’t stop there! From flowers to pumpkins all ready for you to come and choose from, this is not only a great way to spend the day but you get to walk away with some of Devon’s best seasonal produce too!
Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0DE
We can’t wait for this year’s pick your own strawberries – the ultimate summer activity to enjoy with friends and family in the open air. Make sure you meet the scarecrows on the way… The PYO fields will be open from mid June.
Oak Tree Gardens
Oak Tree Gardens, Ashprington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7UU
Oak Tree Gardens is situated in the South Hams countryside just 10 minutes drive from Totnes. First opening for Pick your own in the late 1960’s at which time they were supplying shops with strawberries, they had bumper crops and were unable to get it all picked, so opened for Pick Your Own and charged 10p a pound! Some of their original customers still come and pick and now bring their children and grandchildren, just love it when people return year after year! There is now a wide choice of soft fruits to pick including raspberries, blackberries and blueberries.
Thornes Farm Shop
Hawthorn Gardens, Stockleigh Pomeroy, Crediton EX17 4BH
Thorne’s farm is located off one of the most beautiful roads of Devon, an idyllic spot within the beautiful rolling hills of the Devon countryside. Famous for their strawberries, the soft fruit selection has increased, the raspberries are delicious too!
Devon Pumpkin Picking
Caton Farm, Bickington, South Devon, TQ13 7EU
The South Devon pick your own pumpkin site is in a field just off the A38 near Bickington with easy access, plenty of parking and refreshments on site. Passionate about making it a fun day out in Devon, they offer different activities to keep those of all ages entertained. If capturing the day with a professional photo is something you’d be interested in, then professional photographers from Emily Fleur Photography are on hand and ready to get beautiful autumnal photos for you.
The Lychgate Cutting Garden
The Lychgate Cutting Garden, Hill House Nursery, Landscove, Devon, TQ13 7LY
The flower beds sit in the beautiful South Hams, Devon countryside. They are designed to provide a good selection of blooms and foliage throughout the growing season (May to September). You are invited to take up a pair of snips and fill a bucket with beautiful blooms of your choice, for a child to give as a posy, an indulgence for yourself or as an individual gift to a friend.