PYO Season!
YES!
People have been coming for many years and from far and wide to get their blueberry fix and stock up the freezer for the year ahead. We think this is fantastic and the PYO'ing is not only great fun but by far the most economical way of picking the freshest Organic Blueberries money can buy!
The season is in July & August and below are the key bits of Information about the season ahead:
- 2024 Season starts on Friday 12th July through to our last day of Fri 23rd August.
- We are open at 10am and close at 4pm.
- We have a fantastic cafe on site with the ability to refresh you after a good pick in the sunshine. More details on this via the Brothers Farm website here :)
- We have in years past operated an online booking system but have removed this for 2024 for many reasons... So, feel free to turn up when you like within our opening hours and if the car park is full then there is overflow parking at the fantastic Knoll Gardens next door :)
- There is a 1kg minimum pick per couple / family. Details below on pricing and how this works.
- The season starts slow & crescendos through the end of July / early August and thins out by the end of the month.
More FAQ's Below!!
Lots of pictures here of what it is like to come and PYO here, you can expect a warm welcome and an enjoyable experience for young & old :)
PYO PICS!
PYO FAQ's
- Can we bring our own containers?
- Yes absolutely, we love it when people do this and weigh them before you pick so you aren't paying for the weight of them - However, no sweat if you don't as we provide cardboard punnets for all PYO'ers too :)
- Can we bring our Dog?
- Dogs are not allowed into the PYO field, however dogs on leads can accompany someone in the flower field for a coffee or outside on the terrace by the Flower Barn (Not inside though).
- Do you sell Blueberries we can just buy and not PYO?
- Yes, ready-picked Blueberries are available on the counter in 500g boxes so if you just wanted to swing by and pick some up then feel free to do so, we also freeze loads too which are available all year round :)
- Are your Blueberries Organic?
- Absolutely, we are Soil Association certified and the Blueberries have always been farmed organically since 1957! Read more on the HISTORY page:)
- How much do we have to pick?
- There is a 1kg minimum pick for each party, this means that if you come on your own or with your family then you need to pick at least one kilo to take home. In peak season this won't take you long at all!
Are there any discounts for larger picks?
- Yes indeed, we love when people come to do big freezer picks and as such there is a 5% discount for 5kg+ picked plus 1x free Coffee OR 10% discount for 10kg+ picked plus 2 x free Coffees! :)
- Do we need to book online?
- No, not this year- we have removed it for 2024 for many reasons and hopefully there wont be too many issues. If you are after a quieter picking session then we would recommend coming between 10-11 or 3-4pm or quite often lunchtime has been a quieter time for us in the past. (But please don't hold us to this - it is just a guess!)
How much per Kg for PYO?
- Our PYO price is £11/kg, in comparison supermarkets are currently selling fresh Organic Blueberries for £18-22/kg.
Is it suitable for wheelchairs?
We have 1 x disabled bay in the car park and there is a fair bit of compacted gravel to traverse to get to the field / cafe. Picking in a wheelchair is doable but the distance between rows isn't really big enough for a wheelchair to go down so let us know if you would like to come and we will always try and sort out a good spot for you in advance.
What if the Car Park is full?
We do get quite busy at times and parking has been an issue for us in the past - fortunately though the very kind Knoll Gardens who are next door to us have said we can use their car park as an overflow for the summer which is a 3 minute walk away - THANKYOU @Knoll Gardens!
