7 Must-Visit Pick-Your-Own Farms in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire

As summer brings the countryside to life, few experiences capture the season’s essence better than a visit to a Pick-Your-Own (PYO) farm. Whether you're in the mood for sweet strawberries, tangy raspberries, or luscious cherries fresh off the tree, these local farms offer the perfect blend of fresh produce, family fun, and rural charm.

1. Peterley Manor Farm – Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire

A long-standing family-run farm in the heart of the Chilterns, Peterley Manor offers a delightful range of soft fruits and vegetables. The farm also features a lovely café set inside a Mongolian yurt and a well-stocked farm shop.

• Strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants and more
• Yurt café serving seasonal dishes
• Gorgeous Chilterns setting

Location: Peterley Lane, Prestwood, HP16 0HH
Website: peterleymanorfarm.co.uk

2. Copas Farms – Iver, Buckinghamshire

One of the most established PYO farms in the region, Copas Farms offers a wide variety of produce across two sites. The Iver location is especially popular during strawberry and cherry season.

• Crop map showing what’s ripe
• Fruit and vegetables including sweetcorn and runner beans
• Great for families

Location: Billet Lane, Iver, SL0 0LU
Website: copasfarms.co.uk

3. Rectory Farm  – Stanton St. John, Oxfordshire

Just over the Bucks border, Rectory Farm is known for its fruit tunnels and friendly atmosphere. It’s ideal even on rainy days thanks to covered strawberry rows.

• Covered picking for strawberries and raspberries
• Great selection of soft fruits and veg
• Tea hut and farm shop on-site

Location:  Stanton St. John, OX33 1HF
Website: rectoryfarmpyo.co.uk

4. Grange Farm – Harpole, Northamptonshire

This small but well-loved PYO is perfect for locals looking for high-quality strawberries without the big crowds.

• Sweet strawberries and seasonal veg
• Friendly and relaxed setting
• Ideal for families with young children

Location: Upper High Street, Harpole, NN7 4DJ
Facebook: Grange Farm Harpole

5. Wappenham Farm – Near Towcester, Northamptonshire

A peaceful, off-the-beaten-path farm offering strawberries, raspberries, and seasonal vegetables. Wappenham Farm provides a traditional countryside experience.

• Quiet rural setting
• No-frills, authentic feel
• Excellent produce and good value

Location: Wappenham, Towcester, NN12 8SJ
Search online: Wappenhamfarm.co.uk

6. Horwood Cherries – Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire

A seasonal favourite, Horwood Cherries offers some of the best locally grown cherries in Buckinghamshire. Open for a short window in summer, it's worth planning ahead.

• Delicious, dark, sweet cherries
• Family-run orchard
• Limited picking season (usually July)

Location: Singleborough Lane, Great Horwood, MK17 0RB
Facebook: horwoodcherries.co.uk

7. Lillingstone Pick Your Own – Lillingstone Dayrell, Northamptonshire

A quiet and scenic PYO spot, Lillingstone is known for its strawberries and raspberries. It’s a hidden gem ideal for a calm day in the countryside.

• Excellent berry quality
• Peaceful location
• Usually quieter than large farms

Location: Church Lane, Lillingstone Dayrell, MK18 5AF
Facebook: lillingstonepickyourown.co.uk

Tips for Visiting Pick-Your-Own Farms

• Check farm websites or social media for crop updates
• Wear comfortable footwear and sun protection
• Bring containers if allowed
• Pick only what you plan to purchase
• Arrive early for the best selection

Final Thoughts

There’s something incredibly satisfying about picking your own fruit. It tastes better, it’s fun, and it supports local farms. Whether you’re filling punnets of strawberries at Peterley Manor or picking perfect cherries at Horwood, these farms offer a fresh, flavourful day out across Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.