This post was originally published before the Coronavirus pandemic.
Strawberry Picking Season at Brocksbushes Farm near Hexham runs from June - October (approximately). It is important to check the NEWS section of the Brocksbushes website for exact opening dates before setting off as they can vary and sometimes they need to close the fields for short periods from time to time.
Strawberry picking at Brocksbushes is something we try and do each summer. We love it as it is a fun, inexpensive few hours out and we are left with lots of fruit too.
As well as strawberries, you can pick your own Raspberries, Gooseberries, Blackcurrants, Redcurrants and Plums. Approximate seasons are below but like I say, always double-check with the official Brocksbushes website or Social Media pages before setting out:
- Strawberries : Mid-June - End of October
- Raspberries : Early-July - End of October
- Gooseberries : Mid-June - End of July
- Blackcurrants : Early-July - Mid-August
- Redcurrants : Early-July - Mid- August
- Plums : Mid-August - End of September
Fruit Picking Prices
Entry to Brocksbushes is free but if you would like to visit the fruit picking fields, the cost is £1 per person. Small children are free - I cannot find any official guidance on the exact height restriction for free entry, but from my experience, children around aged 8 and under generally do not have to pay.
You then pay £1 per basket which is refunded on return. You will need a different basket for each type of fruit you pick - you cannot mix them up in the same basket.
Finally, fruit is weighed at the end and you pay per weight. Our basket above worked out at £6.95 in 2019 which I thought was really good value. Somebody in front of us in the queue had two overflowing baskets and his total was £22. I would love to know what he was going to do with that many strawberries.
I have never left feeling like I have been ripped off and the strawberries are always delicious. You can carry your strawberries home in their baskets (they come with a lid) or bring your own containers if you prefer.
The strawberry fields are HUGE. The staff will guide you to the best ones to visit on the day of your visit. It is always quite exciting seeing who can find the reddest or the biggest strawberry. You are free to pick as many from the plants as you wish. It is easy to get carried away. Strawberry plants are not prickly and I have always found they have been easy enough for little ones to pick.
Please do not eat strawberries in the fields - Brocksbushes are a lovely local business we should all be supporting (not stealing from).
Check out our strawberry picking video below:
You can take a pushchair into the fruit picking fields (but be aware you will be pushing on grass and it may be muddy/hard work). Dogs (except assistance dogs) and picnics are not permitted.
During fruit picking season, the fields are open daily (with the exception of temporary closures) from 9:30am. Last entry to the fields is 5pm.
Strawberry picking can be hard work. Luckily there are picnic tables and a small play area for children to enjoy as well as a cracking farm shop and tea room too (their cakes are epic).
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What's On at Brocksbushes
As well as fruit picking, Brocksbushes hosts a range of special events across the year. Including:
Brocksbushes Kids Funzone - May & June (selected dates)
Brocksbushes Kids Funzone - May & June (selected dates)
For £7.99 + booking fee, kids can enjoy 2.5 hours unlimited fun in the Brocksbushes fun zone with crazy golf, giant slides, funfair rides, garden games, bouncy castles and more.
There will be live dinosaur meet & greets throughout the day (excluding toddler sessions) and you can keep an eye on the nesting dinosaur eggs which will be due to hatch any day.
Free entertainment will be provided on selected dates and times across May Half Term week including Animals About Town Petting Farm & a Live Bubbleologist.
Find out more and book tickets here.
There will be live dinosaur meet & greets throughout the day (excluding toddler sessions) and you can keep an eye on the nesting dinosaur eggs which will be due to hatch any day.
Free entertainment will be provided on selected dates and times across May Half Term week including Animals About Town Petting Farm & a Live Bubbleologist.
Find out more and book tickets here.
Danny Adams and Co. are back with their laughter dome this summer. Expect slapstick, silliness, messy scenes, magic, circus stunts, comedy and more. It really is a fantastic show for all ages. Find out more and buy tickets here.
Contact : Brocksbushes Farm. Corbridge. Northumberland. NE43 7UB
Website: https://www.brocksbushes.co.uk/
There is ample free parking on-site. The farm is super easy to reach and located just off the A69 before Hexham.
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