Families eager for a day of fruit picking can now enjoy strawberry season at a beloved farm near Manchester. Kenyon Hall Farm in Croft, on the border of Wigan and Warrington, has launched its pick-your-own strawberry sessions, featuring almost five miles of ripe strawberries ready for harvesting.
Tickets and Pricing
Tickets are now on sale at £5.95 per person, which includes a punnet of strawberries to take home. Children under 18 months enter free. Booking online is essential as slots sell out quickly, with tickets released one to two days in advance on the farm's website.
Farm Facilities
The family-friendly farm offers grass and gravel tracks in the fields, accessible for sturdy prams and wheelchairs in dry conditions. There is an outdoor play area with a slide, swings, a tractor, and other equipment. The farm also hosts regular Junior Farmers Club sessions to teach children about food, farming, and the environment.
Owner's Comments
James Bulmer, owner of the family-run farm, said: "We’re delighted to be opening our strawberry fields for our 48th strawberry season. We’ve grown almost five miles of strawberry rows for you to pick this summer and, due to the cooler spring, they’ve taken a little longer to ripen than usual and are therefore tasting sweeter than ever. We have brilliant availability right now and are open for picking pretty much every single day. With the weather looking to brighten up over the coming week, we’d recommend coming along soon to enjoy it. As always, pre-booked tickets are essential."
Visiting Details
Visitors choose an entry time when booking, with slots every 10 minutes between 9:30am and 3:55pm, and can stay as long as they like. Most visitors spend 30-60 minutes picking fruit and another hour exploring the farm shop, plant centre, cafe, or play area featuring climbing frames and play houses.
