I have to say that when it comes to Father’s Day I am a little selfish with the plans I make!
My husband doesn’t really share the love for the great outdoors as much as me, so when I announced we were heading off to pick strawberries his face didn’t exactly light up at the prospect.
The children however were hugely excited as it is certainly a highlight of the summer for them.
Sadly it seems that PYO farms are few and far between these days but we are lucky enough to have one right on our doorstep.
Flower Farm in Godstone is a small farm that has very reasonably priced PYO strawberries and raspberries come July, with the great addition of a well stocked farm shop and lovely tea room where you can grab light bites and of course a delicious afternoon tea.
The sun was beating down on us whilst picking but this didn’t put us off, even my husband got stuck in and said he was throughly enjoying it.
I love activities like this that cost very little money and bring us all together as a family.
It actually gave me time to reflect on the fact I am incredibly lucky to have my husband who always goes out of his way to make us all happy, and maybe this should be reflected in my choice of activity next year!
I’ve always wanted to go to a PYO farm, you can indulge without the guilt! I’m gonna put it on my summer list of things to do 😊
It’s such a great day out, hope you manage to make it x
My girls would love pyo. They’ve already picked our strawberries and raspberries. I think they’d have to be weighed before and after! #CountryKids
Oh I have not done this yet this year!! Really need to get it sorted. Our fathers day also tends to revolve around the kids and my idea of fun. Think I may take your words of advice next year x #CountryKids
I think I’m noticing this pattern with a lot of families! X
Lol now this is something my OH would love as he sells fruit and veg, a bit groundhog day though so it’s something we’ve never done as a family. We probably should though #CountryKids
Ha ha he would be in his element then if he is a fruit lover x
I am yet to go fruit picking this year with the family but we have many shared family days from years gone by. It is a lovely activity in summer and as you say perfect for bring the family together. Looks like your husband enjoyed it in the end and it did make a good father’s day treat. Some lovely photos to look back on here.
Thank you for sharing with me on #CountryKids
Thank you, it really was a lovely day and I can’t wait to get back there before the season is over x