Description
East Yonderton Farm is a long-standing, family-run soft fruit farm located in Renfrewshire, right on the edge of Glasgow Airport. Founded in 1926, the farm has spent over a century welcoming generations of families to its fields to participate in the traditional summer activity of fruit picking. It is widely considered one of the best things to do with kids in Renfrewshire during the warmer months, offering a peaceful, rural escape where children can learn exactly where their food comes from.
The farm operates on a straightforward "pay for what you pick" basis, meaning there is often no set admission fee to enter the fields. Visitors are simply charged for the weight of the fresh produce they harvest, making it an affordable and flexible educational day out. While prices vary depending on the season and crop, it remains a high-value choice for families looking for a low-cost outdoor activity.
If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids that focuses on nature and fresh air, East Yonderton Farm provides an authentic "farm-to-fork" experience. It is an ideal base for teaching children about the seasons and the hard work that goes into growing local produce, all while enjoying some of the freshest strawberries and vegetables in Scotland.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
Experience Features
- Pick Your Own (PYO): A traditional hands-on experience where families can harvest a wide variety of soft fruits and vegetables directly from the fields.
- Educational Day Out: A great way for children to connect with nature and understand the agricultural cycle of Scotland's local produce.
- Fresh Produce Shop: For those who prefer not to pick their own, the farm offers ready-picked fruit and seasonal vegetables for collection.
- Rural Setting: Located in the heart of the Renfrewshire countryside, providing a quiet, scenic environment away from the city hustle.
What makes East Yonderton Farm unique?
- Centenary Heritage: Having grown soft fruit since 1926, the farm offers a sense of history and tradition that few other local attractions can match.
- Aircraft Spotting: Due to its unique location right beside Glasgow Airport, kids can watch low-flying planes coming in to land while they pick fruit.
- Seasonal Variety: Unlike some farms that only offer one crop, East Yonderton grows everything from strawberries and blueberries to broccoli and potatoes.
- Easy Navigation: The fields are well-maintained and designed to be easy for families with small children to navigate without getting lost.
- Family Traditions: Many local parents visited the farm as children and now bring their own toddlers to continue the memory-making cycle.
Specific Crops & Highlights
- Strawberries: The most popular crop, available throughout the peak summer months.
- Blueberries: A late-summer favourite that is easy for small hands to pick.
- Gooseberries: A traditional tart fruit found in the summer fields.
- Raspberries: Juicy soft fruits available as the season progresses.
- Vegetable Patch: includes broccoli, peas, and runner beans for a full "harvest" experience.
- Potato Fields: Fresh Scottish potatoes are available for much of the year.
Beyond the Main Attraction
- Lamont Farm Project: A nearby community project in Erskine where kids can meet rescued domestic animals like llamas and goats.
- Paradise Island Adventure Golf: An indoor 18-hole tropical-themed golf course located nearby at Soar, Braehead.
- Robertson Park: A large public park in Renfrew with play areas and a duck pond.
- Glasgow Airport Observation Deck: A nearby spot for aviation enthusiasts to get a closer look at departing flights.
3.38 miles
