The Fruit Fields at Copas Farms, Cookham, in Berkshire, is a well-established pick-your-own where you take a wheelbarrow into the field and pick your own pumpkins and squash from the plant. The farm grows more than 60 varieties on site, and entry is booked online in advance. It is a genuine, homegrown pick-your-own near Maidenhead and the Thames.
About The Fruit Fields (Copas Farms)
The Fruit Fields is the pick-your-own arm of Copas Farms at Cookham, a long-established family farm. It runs pick-your-own fruit and vegetables through the year, from asparagus and plums to its October pumpkins and squash, all grown on site.
Pumpkin Picking at The Fruit Fields
You take a wheelbarrow into the field and pick your own pumpkins and squash from the plant, choosing from more than 60 varieties. Pumpkins are priced by weight (around £1 per kilo), with squash a little more. Entry is by an online-booked ticket, with no walk-ins, and the patch is card-only.
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin field runs across October (in 2025 on weekends from 4 October, then daily 24 to 31 October, roughly 10am to 4pm). Entry was around £3 to £4 per person (ages 2 and over) booked online in advance, with pumpkins at about £1 per kilo on top. Booking ahead is required, with no walk-ins. The dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: The Fruit Fields, Lower Mount Farm, Long Lane, Cookham, Berkshire, SL6 9RF.
- Booking: advance online booking is required; no walk-ins.
- Parking: free on-site parking.
- Dogs: no dogs (guide dogs excepted).
- Payment: card only (no cash).
Contact
Address: The Fruit Fields, Lower Mount Farm, Long Lane, Cookham, Berkshire, SL6 9RF
Phone: +44 1628 529511
Website: thefruitfields.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, advance online booking is required and there are no walk-ins. The patch is card-only, with pumpkins priced by weight on top of the entry ticket.
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, the farm grows more than 60 varieties on site, and you take a wheelbarrow into the field to pick your own from the plant.
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