De Heerlijkheid van Papendrecht is a pick-your-own fruit farm in Papendrecht, where visitors can harvest apples, pears, plums, quinces, medlars, blackberries and currants from the orchard. The farm grows a variety of robust, low-spray or unsprayed fruit varieties, with the season running from late summer through autumn, depending on the crop.
You pick fruit directly from the trees and bushes and pay by weight. The farm provides containers, but you can also bring your own. The orchard is accessible during the farm shop’s opening hours: Wednesday 13.00 to 18.00, Friday 09.00 to 19.00 and Saturday 09.00 to 16.00. The farm is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.
Alongside the orchard, De Heerlijkheid runs a farm shop selling its own produce, including jams, juices, sauces and cider made from the fruit it grows. The shop also stocks seasonal vegetables, dairy, eggs, bread, honey and local specialities. A small café area serves coffee, tea and snacks, which can be enjoyed on the terrace among the fruit trees.
The farm is part of a larger estate that includes a care farm, a microbrewery and an educational apiary. Visitors can walk through the orchard, meet the animals—including goats, sheep, chickens and ponies—and take part in seasonal activities such as the Stap Stenen Spel, a nature-themed trail game. The orchard paths are wheelchair-accessible, and there is disabled parking on site. Dogs are welcome on leads but must stay out of the orchard.
What visitors say
Visitors come for the pick-your-own fruit—especially apples—and the small but well-kept orchard with a scenic walking path. The farm shop is a highlight, stocked with fresh, often organic produce, homemade honey, and local specialties like their own beer. Most find the prices fair, and the staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Children enjoy the pony rides, the playground, and feeding the animals—goats, sheep, and chickens—though a few expected more variety. The setting is quiet and relaxed, with outdoor seating in summer. Some note that parts of the farm look a bit worn, but the overall experience is positive, especially for families.