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Blackberry Picking Morning

Sat, Aug 16

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Manor Farm, Somerton Road

Every summer/autumn we gather together on the farm to pick as many of the farm's abundant blackberry crop, to turn into delicious fruity ice cream. This year they are ripe much earlier than expected, so we're inviting you to the farm this Saturday to help bring in the harvest.

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Blackberry Picking Morning
Blackberry Picking Morning

Time & Location

Aug 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Manor Farm, Somerton Road, North Aston, Bicester OX25 6HY, UK

About the event

Every summer/autumn, we come together on the farm to gather the bounty of our hedgerows. It’s one of those timeless, seasonal traditions – working side by side, braving the brambles, and turning nature’s abundance into something delicious to share.


This year, the blackberries have ripened early, and we’re inviting you to help bring in the harvest. Members of the farm team will guide small groups to the hedges with the richest pickings across the farm. It’s a wonderful way to see parts of the land you might not normally visit, meet the people who care for it, and play a part in producing food straight from the source.


Halfway through, we’ll pause for a well-earned ice cream break – and as a thank you, every volunteer will receive a free jar of our own North Aston Dairy ice cream to take home.


Please wear suitable clothing (long sleeves and sturdy…


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