Plums are ripe for picking between July and September so take the kids on a fun fruit picking day out to get them eating more fruit.
They'll love tasting them to see who's picked the sweetest one and when you take your plums home, you can turn them into delicious plum dessert.
The plum-picking season varies from farm to farm, so check on the website or call the number listed below, before visiting.
The South of England
Peterley Manor Farm in Buckinghamshire
Which other fruits can I pick here? Strawberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. What else can I do here? There is a farm shop which sells fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, pressed apple juice and cakes. How much? Entry is free to the pick-your-own field and the fruit will be weighed and priced up at the end. Where? Peterley Lane, Prestwood, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0HH Website: peterleymanorfarm.co.uk
Contact: 01494 863566
Grange Farm in Sussex
Which other fruits can I pick here? Apples and pears. What else can I do here? There is a farm shop that sells a range of gifts, cards and locally-sourced food. How much? Entry is free to the pick-your-own field and the fruit will be weighed and priced up at the end. Where? Grange Farm, Funtington, Near Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9LN Website: grangefarmcrawleydown.co.uk
Contact: 01243575372
East of England
The Leith House Plum Orchard in Norfolk
Which other fruit can I pick? There are no other fruits available. What else can I do here? You can buy jams and preserves made with plums grown on the farm, at a stall onsite. How much? Entry is free to the pick-your-own field and the fruit will be weighed and priced up at the end. Where? Burnham Overy Town, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8JL Website: pmfarming.co.uk
Contact: 01328 738311
The Midlands
Wakefield Country Courtyard in Northamptonshire
Which other fruits can I pick here? Raspberries, gooseberries and blackcurrants. What else can I do here? Browse in the various shops in the courtyard, including an equestrian shop and a furniture shop. You can also buy locally-sourced products in the farm shop or relax at the farm's tearoom. How much? Entry is free to the pick-your-own field and the fruit will be weighed and priced up at the end. Where? Wakefield Lodge Estate, Potterspury, Northamptonshire, NN12 7QX Website: wakefieldcourtyardshops.co.uk
Contact: 01327 811493
Goachers Farm Shop in Nottinghamshire
Which other fruits can I pick here? Strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. What else can I do here? There's a farm shop that sells a variety of fresh and frozen fruit, jams and locally-grown frozen vegetables. How much? Entry is free to the pick-your-own field and the fruit will be weighed and priced up at the end. Where? Green Acres, Wood Lane, North Wheatley Nr Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9BG Website: goforgoachers.co.uk
Contact: 01427 880341
Court Farm and Leisure in Herefordshire
Which other fruits can I pick here? Apples, pears, blackberries, strawberries, gooseberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, raspberries and rhubarb. What else can I do here? The farm has a tea shop, picnic area, farm shop, children's play area and farm animals. How much? £8.00 for parties of over 4 people for the pick-your-own area. Where? Court Farm and Leisure, Court Farm, Tillington, Herefordshire, HR4 8LG Website: courtfarmleisure.co.uk
Contact: 01432 760271
Essington Fruit Farm in Wolverhampton
Which other fruits can I pick here? Strawberries, gooseberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and rhubarb. What else can I do? The farm has a restaurant, a butchers and a farm shop. How much? Entry is free to the pick-your-own field and the fruit will be weighed and priced up at the end. Where? Bognop Road, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2AZ Website: essingtonfarm.co.uk
Contact: 01902 735724
Scotland and the North of England
West Cragie Farm Shop in Edinburgh
Which other fruits can I pick here? Strawberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants and raspberries. What else can I do here? There is a cafe, butchers and deli at this farm, plus a fun bike trail for the kids. How much? Entry is free to the pick-your-own field and the fruit will be weighed and priced up at the end. Where? West Craigie Farm, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, West Lothian, EH30 9TR Website: craigies.co.uk
Contact: 01313 191048
Brocksbushes Fruit Farm in Northumberland
Which other fruits can I pick here? Strawberries, gooseberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants and raspberries. What else can I do here? There is a farm shop which overlooks the pick your own area. The farm also has a licensed tea room which sells a selection of delicious food and beverages. How much? Entry is £1 person but children under the height restriction go in for free. The fruit will be weighed and priced up at the end. Where? Brocksbushes Farm, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE43 7UB Website: brocksbushes.co.uk
Contact: 01434 633100
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