11 Perfect Strawberry Picking Spots Near London

Lush greenery, and the sweet smell of nature in the air: strawberry picking is an idyllic summer activity – providing a chic Instagram backdrop, too (cottagecore, anyone?). Luckily for us, this isn’t an activity reserved for the depths of the countryside. Here are the best places to go strawberry picking near London in 2025 – including a few already open, just in time for May half term.

Where To Go Strawberry Picking Near London

Garson Farm Pick Your Own, Surrey

Once a supplier to Borough Market, this award-winning garden centre has a branch in Titchfield, Hampshire but, to pick your own strawberries, it’ll be a trip to their Surrey outpost for you. At Garson Farm Pick Your Own, now in its 44th year, strawberries are growing bountifully amid beetroot, broad beans, courgettes, french beans, gooseberries, marrow and spinach, with plenty more burgeoning for later in the season (from apples to dahlias, cherries to pumpkins). Lucky for last-minute May half term plans, Garson is already open for the 2025 strawberry picking season.

Where & When? Garson Farm is open seven days a week: 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am to 5pm on Sundays. A Farm Pass is required for entry to the pick-your-own, priced at £2.50pp (anyone aged over two years old). Note that you have to book in advance to visit at garsons.co.uk

Address: Winterdown Road, Esher KT10 8LS

Graveley Fruit Farm, Hitchin

A cafe, an adventure play area, a zip wire, tractor rides, pig feeding, go karts, mini golf, a jumping pillow… Graveley Fruit Farm is the Hertfordshire home of fun. Oh, and there is strawberry picking, too, of course. An early bumper crop in 2025 means Graveley will be open for strawberry picking on 31 May – the perfect activity to wrap up May half term 2025.

Where & When? The strawberry picking season is expected to be in full swing by mid-June. Keep an eye on the website (graveleystrawberries.co.uk) or Facebook page for updates.

Address: Graveley Lane, Hitchin SG4 7EH

Crockford Bridge Farm, Surrey

It’s all about the PYO at Crockford Bridge Farm, with a vast swathe of fruits and veggies ready to be picked. Think strawberries, rhubarb and red currants, all topped off with a scoop of ice cream (or vegan sorbet) at the end of your visit – the epitome of summer. Come October, you’ll want to revisit to PYO pumpkin – or PYO Christmas tree in December.

Where & When? Strawberries and rhubarb are available to pick now, and there’s no need to book in advance until June. Check the website for current crop availability (crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk).

Address: Addlestone KT15 2BU

Cammas Hall Farm, Essex

From beer festivals to craft workshops, there’s something for everyone at Cammas Hall farm – plus, plenty of strawberries to be picked, and gooseberries, too, if you visit in June. Plus, there’s a footgolf course, play area, and nature trail.

Where & When? Cammas Hall Farm is officially open for strawberry picking for the 2025 season, with additional seasonal produce available as the year progresses. To visit, guests need to book a slot, which are only released a few days in advance – so make sure you check the website (cammashall.co.uk). Tickets are £2pp and required for anyone over the age of two.

Address: Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak CM22 7JT

Parkside Farm, Enfield

Not just near London but technically in London (and by that we mean accessible without a car), Parkside Farm is home to 50 acres of fruit fields, ready and raring to be picked. The self-described ‘home of pick your own’, expect plentiful strawberries (of course) sprouting alongside raspberries and red and black currants come July, plus beautiful sunflowers and lots of veggies.

Where & When? The strawberry picking season is expected to start at Parkside Farm around 4–6 June. Bookings will only open a day or two beforehand to ensure there are enough strawbs to pick. Keep your eye on the website (parksidefarmpyo.co.uk) for updates. Note that visits are by advanced booking only.

Address: Hadley Road, Enfield, London EN2 8LA

Stonepitts Farm, Kent

Know your Florence from your Cambridge Favourite? Your Christine from your Eros? Strawberry fanatics will thrive at Stonepitts Farm, which is nestled at the foot of the North Downs in Seal, near Sevenoaks. Growing soft fruit for over 60 years now, Stonepitts has been a local landmark for centuries. There are also raspberries and tayberries galore and, come winter, it’s the perfect spot to PYO Christmas tree. If you fancy making a day of it, visit on one of the Folking nights, where music lovers can enjoy high quality music backdropped by stunning sunsets over the countryside. Train lovers: Stonepitts is a short 10 minute walk from Kemsing Station.

Where & When? The strawberry picking season is expected to start at Stonepitts Farm around 5 June. Keep an eye on the website (stonepitts.com) for updates.

Address: Watery Lane, Seal Chart, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0ER

Hewitts Farm, Orpington

Venture into green Kent to enjoy Hewitts, a family-run strawberry picking farm spanning 78 acres, with courgettes, apples and pumpkins also ripe for picking. While you’re there, pay a visit to the farm shop to shop the best of fresh local produce, including free-range chicken and duck eggs.

Where & When? Hewitts Farm is expected to re-open for the PYO season in mid-June. Keep an eye on the website (hewittsfarm.co.uk) for updates.

Address: Court Road, Orpington, Kent BRG 9BX

Hawkswick Lodge Fruit Farm, St. Albans

Just north of St. Albans in the Hertfordshire countryside lies Hawkswick Lodge Farm, a family-run affair specialising in soft fruit growing, including strawberries, raspberries, red currants, blackcurrants, blackberries and gooseberries. Strawberry picking is usually open from June to August – so grab your wicker basket and get picking!

Where & When? Hawkswick Lodge Fruit Farm is usually open June to August, but the 2025 details are still yet to be revealed. Check the website (hawkswickfruit.co.uk) and Instagram page for updates. 

Address: Harpenden Road, St Albans AL3 6JG

Spring Gardens Nursery, West Sussex

At the foot of the South Downs AONB, find a Nursery, farm shop and idyllic swathes of fields for strawberry picking. Plus, find raspberries, tayberries and loganberries ready and waiting to be picked. If you fall in love with Spring Gardens – who wouldn’t? – there’s even an idyllic, leafy Victorian glasshouse that can be booked out for events. Nuptials among the strawbs, anyone?

Where & When? Spring Gardens is open for PYO year-round, with strawberries typically available from June to August. Check the website (springgardensnursery.uk) and Instagram page for updates. 

Address: Washington, Pulborough RH20 3BS

Maynards Fruit, East Sussex

One of the UK’s longest running PYO fruit farms, conclude your strawberry picking endeavours with a picnic, a glass of fresh apple juice and a scoop of ice cream at East Sussex’s Maynards Fruit. Maynards is an entirely fruit-growing farm, so as well as strawberries, you can pick the likes of plums, gooseberries and blackcurrants. For the latter, you’ll be strolling among the stars: Maynards is a blackcurrant supplier to Ribena. Hopefully the other fruits don’t get too jealous.

Where & When? Maynards is expected to reopen for the season in summer 2025, but the exact date is still TBC. Stay up to date at maynardsfruit.co.uk 

Address: Windmill Hill/Cross Lane, Wadhurst TN5 7HQ

Stanhill Farm, Kent

A mere 17 miles from the city centre, Stanhill Farm is ideal for strawberry picking near London. Pick-your-own is officially open for 2024, so it’s time to hotfoot it to Kent. Plus, you don’t need to book ahead – just show up and fill your boots! (And by that we mean fill a punnet or a basket, with containers supplied by Stanhill.)

Where & When? Stanhill is expected to reopen for strawberry picking in June, but the exact date is still TBC. Check the website (stanhillfarm.co.uk) for updates. Note that PYO is closed on Mondays to allow the fields to recover. Come October, pumpkins will come to the fore.

Address: Birchwood Road, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7HD