Summer is just around the corner, and with that comes warmer weather. While you might be able to coax your kids outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and keep active, getting them to eat healthy is another challenge altogether! So, why not combine the two by planning a fun day out picking your own fruit?

While you might be able to coax your kids outdoors and keep them active, getting them to eat healthy is another challenge altogether! So, why not combine the two by planning a fun day out picking your own fruit?

With hundreds of pick your own (PYO) farms across the country opening their gates during the warmer weather, you’re guaranteed to find a farm near you. Nothing beats wandering through green fields picking your own punnet of delicious and ripe fruit. It’s a fantastic way to get closer to nature, helping your little ones learn where their food comes from and getting them excited about eating healthy - as well as supporting your local farmers.

To get you started, we’ve put together a guide to the UK’s fruit picking seasons - with produce ripe for the picking throughout the summer and autumn months. 

Don’t forget, the weather affects availability at each farm - so if you’re planning to visit a fruit farm, make sure you call ahead to find out which of their crops are ready to pick.