As the days get colder and the rain more frequent, I've found myself looking back through photos from the summer. I was lucky to have a very busy few months after finishing my first year of university and had the best time so I thought I'd do a recap of everything I got up to. Festivals I'd never been to a festival before and this year I went to 3! The first was The Isle of Wight Festival which was just amazing and I definitely think it's a festival for everyone to enjoy. We were able to see some amazing artists including Lewis Capaldi, Tom Grennan, The Kooks, Rudimental, Madness, Shaggy and so many more. I did end up burning myself really badly on the first day, despite frequently applying suncream but that was a small price to pay and I've already planned to go again in 2023! I also went to Boomtown which is a different kind of experience music wise but was so good to spend time with my boyfriend - Ryan and our friends. Also, the sets were incredible, and the eff...
As it's October I knew there wouldn't be a massive choice of things to pick, however, the main thing I wanted to find were raspberries and luckily there were still some about. Due to the recent bad weather, the people working there weren't sure if there would be much to pick but after having a walk around we actually managed to find some really nice raspberries.
We also were able to get some golden raspberries, which I'd never had before but was definitely intrigued. It was quite strange to see yellow raspberries but they tasted pretty similar to the usual ones and I'm surprised you don't seem them more in supermarkets!
Blackberries are the berry you probably associate with Autumn so I was glad we were able to pick quite a few. I went blackberry picking a few times when I was younger but don't think I'd had any for a while since they aren't always a fruit I'd go for. They were also pretty nice, some were a bit sour but that's expected with how many we managed to get!
It was really lovely to have a walk around the farm, of course, it may be more exciting in the summer but we were lucky with the weather so it was nice to spend some time outside. I was hoping to pick some pumpkins too with Halloween coming up but due to the bad weather, they had already been harvested. There were a vast amount of pumpkins available in the shop to choose from though and you could find them in all different sizes so it's a great place to go before Halloween comes around.
To end the afternoon we went into the tea room. It was pretty quiet but was so lovely to sit and chill out for a bit and I really liked how it was set out. On each table were some small pumpkins and a small game that you could play which I thought was a lovely touch, especially as it's so family friendly. There was a good selection of drinks and food, I opted for a hot chocolate and brownie which I have to say was the right choice. The brownie was amazing, it had some nuts in which I really liked and I definitely could have had another! Hot chocolate is always one of my hot drinks of choice and this one didn't disappoint, my sisters would agree!
The day finished off with us watching Strictly and eating some delicious handpicked berries so all in all, I'd say it was pretty successful! I definitely want to return to the farm at Ansty again, especially as it is so close to us!
I am still wanting to make a trip to a pick your own farm! I'm concerned there won't be many options due to all the rain we received but I'm still planning to check them out.
ReplyDeleteErica Raquel
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There definitely wasn’t as much choice as there would have been in the summer but I’m glad we went! Thanks for reading xx
DeleteBerries!!!!!! I love them ðŸ˜
ReplyDeleteOh me too!!!!
DeleteI used to love going to our local fruit farm when I was younger, we always used to go strawberry picking in the summer and then get something yummy to eat from their little tea room too! I've never been their in autumn though but I really want to as I keep telling my Fiancé we need to carve a pumpkin together because we've never done one before! Great post lovely those berries look delicious!
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I really want to go in summer when there’s lots more to pick! Ooh good idea that sounds like fun! Thank you for reading xx
DeleteI love cosy little tea rooms! This sounds like such a lovely day out and those raspberries all look delicious. I've never seen yellow ones before! Xx
ReplyDeleteTiffany x www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
Yes me too! Oh I know I hadn’t either but they’re really nice! xx
DeleteThis seems like a such activity to do! I have never been but I will have to look out for a local place to take the kids during the next harvest season!
ReplyDeleteAw yes it would be a lovely place for a day out! Thanks for reading x
DeleteI've never seen golden raspberries before! They look amazing! I actually think this place isn't too far from me, I may have to check it out because it sounds like brilliant fun.
ReplyDeleteMe neither, they were great though! I’d definitely recommend it if you get the chance!
DeleteI’ve never been fruit picking before but it actually looks really fun! Those pumpkins look great, that tea room is also really lovely, love those types of places!
ReplyDeleteNeither had I but it was we had a great day! It was so lovely in the tea room, I'd not been to somewhere like that for a while!
DeleteThanks for sharing. Sounds (and looks) like a very lovely, family friendly place.
ReplyDeleteYes you hit the nail on the head there, a lovely place for a day out! Thanks for reading.
DeleteI love that you picked out your own berries! Pretty cool and makes it more personable. It's so cool that you got to check out so many different pumpkins. Glad you had a great experience!
ReplyDeleteNancy ♥ exquisitely.me
Yes that’s so true! It was a really great day, thanks for reading! xx
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