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Pick your own farms in Thorncombe
Forde Abbey Fruit Farm is the one place for pick your own farms in Thorncombe that we've checked. They're free to visit. If none of these suit, there's more pick your own farms in 7 nearby towns further down the page.
Questions parents ask
- Can I take a buggy round the pick-your-own farm?
- Yes, the farm is buggy friendly, so you can manage with both a toddler and an older child at once. A typical visit lasts around 60 minutes.
- Is there a café, or should I bring a picnic?
- There is a café on site open during visiting hours. There is also a picnic area if you prefer to bring your own food.
- Does the farm stay open in rainy weather?
- It is an outdoor facility, so a wet forecast would affect your visit. You may want to check conditions before you go, as picking fruit in heavy rain is not practical.
- Is parking available and easy to access?
- Parking is confirmed at the site. The farm is about a mile from Forde Abbey House and Gardens, with signs to direct you when you arrive at the postcode.
- Which ages get the most out of picking fruit?
- The farm suits babies, toddlers, preschoolers, infants, juniors and teens. You can harvest strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants and redcurrants depending on the season.
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