We are fortunate to have several good pick your own fruit and veg spots in Devon. Picking with kids is a fun and delicious outdoor activity to do with kids in the summer. We tend to kick off PYO with strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant picking. Our strawberry season in the UK starts around the beginning of June (weather dependent) just when it’s getting hot. Freshly picked berries taste so much better than anything you can buy at the supermarket and are perfect for making desserts, jams or just popping in your mouth. This PYO list is split geographically and if you click on each PYO site it takes you straight to their webpage to check for seasonal updates, contact details etc..
I have yet to come across any sites for North Devon, so if you hear of any, please let me know, so I can update this page!
We also have this post Where to pick Sunflowers in Devon for all you flower fans!
Exeter and South Devon
Thornes Farm Shop
Hawthorn Gardens, Stockleigh Pomeroy, Crediton EX17 4BH Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. No admission fee.
Check their website for an idea of what is available each month. Cabbages and cauliflower are available to pick for under £1 when in season.
Oak Tree Gardens
Oak Tree Gardens,Totnes, TQ9 7UU. No admission fee, open 10am -5pm 7 days a week.
They opened their doors to PYO in the 1960’s and are still providing the fruity goods! They have a variety of fruit and broad beans for picking. Please phone ahead for details on crop availability.
Pips Pick Your Own
Kitley Farm, Yealmpton, Plymouth, PL8 2LT. No admission fee, open 7 days a week 10am-6pm (close at 5pm on a Sunday)
Again a variety of fruits and vegetables are available throughout the season. They also sell eggs and honey straight from their farm and Surfing Cow ice cream.
Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields, Dartbridge Road, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0JR Open 7 days a week
There is plenty of family fun to be had at Strawberry Fields! From undercover strawberry picking to the farm barn complete with go-karts, a giant straw pit, a bouncy castle, mini-games and a golden strawberry hunt for £2 pp.
Punnets can be purchased on arrival and are priced from £4.95 up to £15.95 size dependent and you’re most definitely encouraged to fill them to the top!
Shute Fruit
Shute Farm, Teignmouth, Devon. TQ14 9PNOpen July / August – September 10 am – 6 pm October 11 am – 5 pm (closed rainy days and Mondays) Dogs welcome and no admission fee.
Do check ahead as this farm looks to be opening a little later this Summer season.
Mid Devon
Halburton Court Farm Shop
Tiverton, Devon EX16 7AW
A perfect farm shop for picking strawberries and raspberries and then picking up any other fruit or veg you may desire at their onsite farm shop. There is also a small cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. I advise checking their Facebook page or ringing ahead for berry availability and opening times.
We hope you find our pick your own fruit and veg spots in Devon post helpful. We would love to hear from you in the comments below if you managed to pick anything this summer!
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