Lathcoats Farm

11/06/2026

Willow Hare Workshop on Saturday 4th July from 9:30am to 4:30pm

Join award-winning basket maker and willow weaver Catherine Tregaskes for a hands-on Willow Hare Workshop. Using traditional willow weaving techniques, you'll create your own beautiful willow hare to take home.

Suitable for adults (18+), this workshop includes all materials, tools, and expert guidance. No previous experience is required, although reasonable hand strength and dexterity are needed.

Enjoy complimentary tea or coffee and a slice of homemade cake from The Bee Shed Coffee House during your visit.

Limited places available so book now at https://eapples.co.uk/online-shop

15% discount for groups of 3 or more!

04/06/2026

🌹BLOOMING ROSE BUSHES🌹

Our beautiful Rose bushes are in full bloom again this year, but unfortunately they do not hang around for long!

It’s a stunning view outside the exit of The Farm Shop and when coming to The Bee Shed Coffee House.
Lots of customers comment on how beautiful they look.

So come and visit us soon to get your photo taken in front of them, even ask a member of staff and they will be more than happy to assist.

Do you already have a pic over the years in front of them?
Post them in the comments.

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03/06/2026

🍎🌍HAPPY WORLD CIDER DAY🌍🍎

Today we're raising a glass to cider!
Every bottle tells a story of the land, the seasons, and the people behind it.

So what a great day to introduce our ‘TRIO’ of Ciders, to get them chilling in your fridge for when the sunshine finally returns!

All the apples in our cider are grown here at Lathcoats Farm
They are a blend of Kingston Black, Dabinett (both are specific cider varieties) & Gala.
The apples are pressed, cider yeast added and then left to ferment over a number of weeks.
Once fermentation slows the sediment is separated and the cider is filtered. At this stage we also add our summer fruit blend/Elderflower

Labels applied and then onto the shop floor - currently only available here at Lathcoats Farm Shop!

Today is the perfect excuse to discover a new favourite and support your local farm.

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02/06/2026

Pick Your Own Open Wednesday 3rd June from 9am to 4:30pm

Picking List:
Strawberries 🍓
Cherries 🍒

Remember we offer concessions during the week:
9-10am: Over 65s or people with a disability and their family/carer(s) can enter without booking
3pm onwards: Our entry fee is reduced to £1.50 for all entrants, fields to be vacated by 4:30pm

Book your tickets at https://eapples.co.uk/online-shop

31/05/2026

It was great welcoming everyone on Saturday to our first PYO day of the year!

"We had an amazing family morning at Lathcoats Farm, the first of the Pick Your Own Strawberries 🍓.

Absolutely delicious topped off with welcoming friendly staff, wonderful start to the Picking Season."

Thanks for this lovely comment and great photos from one of our first customers of the year!

Remember we are closed on Sundays and will update our website every evening for the following day.

Hope to see you soon!

29/05/2026

PYO Open Saturday 30th May from 9am to 4:30pm!

It's all about strawberries and booking is essential at weekends - head to https://eapples.co.uk/online-shop to book now!

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29/05/2026

🌱🍓 PYO season is nearly here at Lathcoats Farm! 🍎☀️

If you’re planning a visit to our Pick Your Own fields this year, here are our top tips to help make your day as fruitful as possible…

1️⃣ Before you visit, take a look at our PYO page to see how it all works:
👉http://www.eapples.co.uk/pick-your-own/pyo

2️⃣ Sign up to our mailing list to stay up to date throughout the season with availability, opening updates and more.

3️⃣ We always recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry — and it’s cheaper too!

4️⃣ Before travelling, please check our PYO Latest News page to confirm we’re open and to see what fruit is available to pick that day.

5️⃣ Keep an eye on our booking page the evening before your visit — if we have enough fruit available, we’ll often release extra tickets.

We can’t wait to welcome you for another fantastic PYO season at Lathcoats Farm! 🌿🍓

28/05/2026

Our baps just got better!
Now served in delicious freshly baked rolls by local bakery Ravens. Even better, the price has stayed the same!

24/05/2026

🗳️LAST CHANCE TO VOTE 🗳️

Help us win Farm Shop/Deli 2026. Awards like this mean a lot to a small independent business like us.

Link in our Bio 🔗

REMEMBER to verify from your e-mail after you vote or it doesn’t count!

Also the great are up for Best Family Experience so if you could show them some support also 🙏

Thank you

https://essex.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote/

The Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026 | Free UK Lifestyle Awards celebrate the best local lifestyle businesses in Essex, across the UK - and they're totally FREE to enter.

21/05/2026

🎨 WIN a Family Pick Your Own Pass this summer at Lathcoats Farm! 🍓☀️

Join our FREE May Half Term Colouring Competition and enjoy a fun family day out on the farm 🐑🐐

🖍️ Collect your colouring sheets from the Farm Shop or Bee Shack
🏆 Winner of each age group receives a Family Day Pass for PYO this summer (up to 2 adults + 3 children)
🍰 Enjoy homemade cakes, ice cream & lunch at The Bee Shack
🐶 Dog friendly
🚲 Easy to visit by bike, bus or car

If you are able we ask for a small donation to our partner charity, The Country Trust ❤️

Entries close Friday 30th May at 5pm — don’t miss out and sign up at https://eapples.co.uk/online-shop or pop in throughout half term.

(Remember we are closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays)