Goacher’s Fruit, at North Wheatley near Retford in Nottinghamshire, is a family fruit farm that has been going since 1850 and runs genuine field pick-your-own each October, including its own pumpkins. You pick straight from the field, with a farm shop and tearoom on site, free entry and free parking. It is an unfussy, traditional pick-your-own.
About Goacher’s Fruit
Goacher’s (trading as Go For Goachers) is a long-established family fruit farm at North Wheatley, now run by Oliver and Helen Goacher, with a farm shop and tearoom. Alongside apples and pears, it grows its own pumpkins for October pick-your-own.
Pumpkin Picking at Goacher’s
You pick your own pumpkins directly from the field, alongside apples and pears in season. Entry is free, with a small minimum spend per person across the pick-your-own (under-3s exempt), and pumpkins priced by size. No booking is required.
Things to Do on the Day
- Pick-your-own homegrown pumpkins from the field
- Pick-your-own apples and pears in season
- Farm shop and tearoom on site
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin pick-your-own runs in October, with the farm generally open Thursday to Saturday 10am to 4pm in the season (times can vary, so check before travelling). Entry is free, with a minimum spend of around £2 per person across the pick-your-own and pumpkins priced by size. The exact dates for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Goacher’s, Wood Lane, North Wheatley, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9BG.
- Booking: no booking required.
- Parking: free parking on site.
Contact
Address: Goacher’s, Wood Lane, North Wheatley, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9BG
Phone: +44 1427 880341
Email: goachersfruit@gmail.com
Website: goforgoachers.co.uk
Facebook: Goacher’s Fruit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
Entry is free, with a small minimum spend per person across the pick-your-own (under-3s exempt) and pumpkins priced by size. You pick your own straight from the field.
When is it open?
In October, generally Thursday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, though times can vary, so check before travelling.
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