Sopley Farm at Sopley, near Christchurch on the edge of the New Forest in Dorset, is a long-standing pick-your-own farm with a bakery and farm shop. You walk into the pumpkin fields with a wheelbarrow and pick your own, with free entry and pay only for what you pick. Ready-picked pumpkins are also sold in the shop, and there are late-night picking sessions on Thursdays in October.
About Sopley Farm
Sopley Farm (Dan Tanners) is a family pick-your-own farm at Derritt Lane, Sopley, near Christchurch in Dorset, with a farm shop, bakery and café. As well as the October pumpkin fields it runs pick-your-own fruit through the summer.
Pumpkin Picking at Sopley Farm
You take a wheelbarrow into the pumpkin fields and pick your own, with free entry and pay only for what you pick. If you would rather not go into the field, ready-picked pumpkins are available in the farm shop. Late-night picking has run every Thursday in October, with the last pick around 7pm. Dogs are not allowed on the field rows.
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin fields open through October, generally 10am to 4pm, with late-night Thursday sessions. Entry is free and you pay only for the pumpkins you pick. Please note the farm shop and pick-your-own had a period of closure, so it is worth confirming directly that the farm is open for the current season before travelling. The exact dates and prices had not been confirmed at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Derritt Lane, Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7AZ.
- Booking: no booking required (walk-in).
- Dogs: not allowed on the field rows.
- Facilities: farm shop, bakery, café.
Contact
Address: Derritt Lane, Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7AZ
Phone: 01425 672451 / 07587 633111
Email: sopleyfarm@live.co.uk
Website: dantanners.co.uk
Facebook: @sopleyfarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry is free and you pay only for the pumpkins you pick. Ready-picked pumpkins are also sold in the farm shop.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are not allowed on the field rows for hygiene reasons.