Pick your own farms are a great way to enjoy some fresh air, support local businesses and purchase some low cost fruit and veg. There are some great options for fruit picking in Dorset, if you haven’t been to a PYO farm before I recommend you visit one soon.
Possibly one of the most popular fruits people think of when going to a PYO farm is strawberries. As strawberries are in season between May and September, there is plenty of time to visit your local PYO farm.
When Autumn arrives, and pumpkins are in season, you can often find them available at your local PYO farm as well. But don’t stop at just pumpkins and strawberries, there is often a whole host of different varieties of fruit and veg available to pick yourself.
Sopley Farm PYO
Address: Derritt Ln, Sopley, Christchurch BH23 7AZ
Sopley Farm pyo is a sister farm of the Cat and Fiddle Farm Park and cafe. Similar fruits and veg are available and a farm shop is available if you don’t want to pick your own. Don’t forget to enjoy the stunning sunflower patch during August.
The same rules apply here with no dogs in the fields, however dogs are allowed in the onsite camping grounds.
Other onsite facilities for the PYO farm are toilets and a picnic area. Located next door is Forest Yurts, a chance to stay in yurts in Dorset.
Blagdon Fruit Farm and Tea Room
Address: Coldharbour, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4BG
Blagdon fruit farm is a family run business open Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 5pm. Fruits include strawberries and other soft fruits during the Summer season.
The strawberries are grown in polytunnels which make collecting them suitable for all weathers. However, please remember to take a face mask when entering the polytunnels.
Also on site are facilities selling cream teas, cakes and ice creams.
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Trehane Blueberry PYO
Address: Stapehill Rd, Wimborne BH21 7ND
Trehane Blueberry PYO is something slightly different to standard pick your own farms in Dorset. the pyo site is open during the Summer months and has lots going on apart from blueberry picking.
Other facilities on site include a play area, refreshments and the chance to purchase fresh cut flowers from the flower farm.
Pumpkin Picking In Dorset
Pumpkin patches are traditionally popular during October just before Halloween. The pumpkins are ripe at this time and perfect for picking before the frost destroys them. There are a few pumpkin patches in Dorset and nearby, perfect for a family day out to choose your own pumpkin ready for carving.
