Events
What’s On at Essington Farm
At Essington Farm, we love to celebrate the seasons with our community!
From hands-on farm experiences to hearty themed evenings and festive family fun, there’s always something happening on the farm. Here’s a taste of what you can enjoy throughout the year.
Pick Your Own
There’s nothing quite like the taste of freshly picked produce. Join us for our popular Pick Your Own experiences:
Strawberry Season – Wander our strawberry fields and pick sun-ripened berries straight from the plant.
Pumpkin Picking – Celebrate Halloween by choosing your perfect pumpkin from our patch – great fun for all ages!
Specialty Menu Nights
Join us in our restaurant for delicious themed evenings that celebrate great food and good company:
- Pie & Mash Night – A hearty helping of tradition, served the Essington way.
- Burns Night Supper – Celebrate Scotland’s bard with a menu of haggis, neeps, tatties, and a wee dram or two.
- Harvest Supper – A rustic, seasonal feast showcasing the best of our home-grown and locally sourced produce.
Stay Up to Date – Keep an eye on our social media for upcoming event dates.
Whether you’re here for a taste of tradition or a day of outdoor fun, we have the perfect place to make memories all year round.
Seasonal Celebrations
We bring the magic of each season to life with special events that are perfect for families:
- Easter Trails – Follow the clues around the farm, solve puzzles, and earn a sweet Easter treat.
- Breakfast with Santa – A festive favourite! Enjoy a delicious farm breakfast while the little ones meet Father Christmas in the run-up to Christmas.
Our customers
Frequently asked questions
Do you host private events or group bookings?
Yes, we can host everything from birthday dinners to Corporate Events. Get in touch to discuss your needs.
When is Essington Farm Strawberry Season?
Our early-season strawberries are typically available from early May. The main crop becomes available from late May to early June. The strawberry season ends towards the end of September.
Do you run seasonal events or workshops?
We do! Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about specialty menu evenings, family events and tasting days.
Do you have to book Pick Your Own events?
Yes, booking is essential, to allow us to manage customer numbers to ensure that everyone has plenty of ripe fruit to pick. Tickets are released according to availability of fruit and therefore guarantee a better picking experience.
Why do you charge for Pick Your Owen events?
We can no longer afford to offer PYO as a free experience. Unfortunately, we lose an awful lot of fruit into people’s mouths while picking, but we are also experiencing significantly increased costs of production, along with increases in the insurance to allow people into our picking areas, crop covers, staffing costs and ticketing fees. Ready picked strawberries / other crops are available in the shop should you not wish to enjoy the picking experience.