The summer fruit season will start in late May or early June this year; the fields will open when the fruit is ready to pick. We’re looking forward to seeing ...
Your visit
Whether it’s your first time picking your own fruit or you come every year, we hope to make your visit to the farm easy and enjoyable.
Farm shop
Freshly picked fruit is available in high season, for those who are short of time. Arrive early to ensure you don’t miss out!
The farm shop stocks local produce including local potatoes, cream and ice cream. Freshly frozen fruit is also available throughout the year.
We accept payment by card and cash.
Opening hours
The farm is open 9am – 5pm Monday – Saturday, and 9am – 4pm on Sundays.
Getting to the farm
The farm is at 53 Straight Road, Boxted, near Colchester, Essex in the UK. The postcode is CO4 5RB.
The farm is about 10 mins drive from Colchester and Highwoods, and 5 mins drive from A12 junction 28. The farm is well signposted on Boxted Straight Road, next door to Fillpots Garden Centre.
Facilities
- Parking: There are two large grass car parks next to the farm shop.
- Toilets: There is a toilet at the rear of the farm shop (not wheelchair accessible).
- Hand washing: we’ve installed an extra hand washing station on the farm this year, beside the farm shop.
- Wheelchair access: The farm is flat with grass paths between the crops but the ground is often uneven.
- Safety: Please do not smoke beyond the car park. We provide buckets of sand for disposing of lit cigarettes.
- Dogs: due to food safety regulations, dogs are not permitted on the farm.
What’s picking
The 2024 fruit picking season will begin in late May.
Sign up to our email for updates; we’ll let you know when the fruit is ready and the fields are open.
For more info on the fruits we grow, check the fruit-picking calendar.
Opening hours
The farm shop is open all year.
Mon – Sat
9am – 5pm
Sunday
9am – 4pm
Homemade jam and freshly frozen fruit is available in the farm shop, along with local potatoes, fresh eggs, and firewood.
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