4 of the best places to pick your own strawberries in the North East

Among the many great things that summer brings to the North East is the variety of places that offer freshly grown fruit to pick.

There’s nothing better than visiting a 'pick your own' (P.Y.O) farm and filling up endless tubs of the finest produce grown right on your doorstep, especially when it comes to juicy sweet strawberries bursting with colour.

That’s why we have put together some of the best places to pick your own strawberries in the region according to their Google reviews  - each location has a minimum of 4.0.

It’s important to note you should contact the individual listings before you visit to find out the most up-to-date opening times of 2023 and produce availability.

Do you have an annual tradition of going strawberry picking with your family and friends? (Image: Canva)

Some of the best places to pick your own strawberries in the North East

F W Elgey P.Y.O Fruit

Location: Lowfield Farm, Darlington, DL2 3SU

Rating: 4.8

One visitor said: “Great place for kids to pick their own fruit. Mixed selection, strawberries taste delicious and kids enjoyed themselves (6 and 11)

“Weather was nice which helped, their Facebook page advises which fruits are ready on that day.

“Will revisit once we have ran out, which may be a while!”

You can read more reviews on Google.

Brocksbushes Farm Shop

Location: Brocksbushes Farm, Northumberland, NE43 7UB

Rating: 4.4

A customer wrote: “A really nice outing with the family. Booked online and once you arrive are directed to the strawberry fields and given your baskets. There was plenty of parking and the fields are signposted so easily can navigate through them.

“The field we were allocated had plenty of fresh ripe strawberries. The quality and taste of the strawberries was lush. There is also farm shop and tearoom if you want to buy some organic and home made products. Would definitely recommend this for anyone wanting to visit.”

You can read more reviews on Google.

Hutton Bonville Fruit Farm

Location: Church Lane Farm, Hutton Bonville, Northallerton, DL7 0NR

Rating: 4.6

From last year’s visit, a person commented: “Very good - spent over an hour picking, lots of beautiful fresh strawberries and raspberries and berries. Highly recommended, free to pick and I bought 4 full punnets for £11 - Bargain! We loved it.”

You can read more reviews on Google.

Felton Fruit Farm

Location: W Moor, Felton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9QE

Rating: 4.9

A happy user posted: “Sweetest strawberries I've ever tasted. Very quiet and plenty of fruit to pick. Will definitely be going back”.

You can read more reviews on Google.

Oxford Farm Shop

Location: Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2TA

Rating: 4.1

You can read more reviews on Google.

This review had a lot of positive things to say: “Had a fantastic time picking strawberries.

“Great prices for what you get and the strawberries are delicious.

“Tea rooms quaint and staff very pleasant.

“Will definitely be returning with friends.”