Warmoes in Lent is a historical market garden that grows over a hundred varieties of vegetables, fruit and flowers using traditional methods. The farm follows the warmoezenier way of growing, a local form of market gardening that supplied Nijmegen with fresh produce until the early 20th century.
From late April to October, visitors can pick their own seasonal produce. The farm marks what is ready with red flags: vegetables such as beetroot, kohlrabi and various leafy greens, soft fruit including raspberries, blackberries and currants, and flowers from the two cutting gardens. You pay for what you pick at the counter in the café or museum. The farm provides picking tools and baskets; bring your own containers if you prefer. Children must be supervised while picking.
The farm is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10.00 to 17.00. It closes on Mondays and Tuesdays, except for groups and private bookings.
The on-site café serves coffee, homemade cakes and light lunches, all vegetarian and made with produce from the garden. The farm shop sells fresh vegetables, preserves and young plants for home growing. A small museum explains the history of Lent’s warmoezeniers and their methods. The farm also offers workshops, from flower arranging to pasta making, and can be booked for private events.
Warmoes is run as a non-profit foundation by two coordinators and over eighty volunteers. The farm is wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking and entrance.
What visitors say
De Warmeoes is a green oasis where you can pick your own flowers, fruit and vegetables. The pluktuin (pick-your-own garden) is popular for its fresh produce—visitors mention plentiful flowers, herbs and seasonal fruit like cherries and pears. The setting is relaxed, with a small farm shop selling plants, jams and other homemade products. Most people find the staff friendly and helpful, though a few note that service can be slow when it’s busy.
The café and terrace in the orchard are a big draw, especially in summer. You can order simple, fresh meals—often vegetarian—and homemade cakes. Prices for food and drinks are on the higher side, and a couple of visitors call them “excessive,” though others don’t mind. Kids enjoy the space, with some areas to explore and small activities like toy tractors. The farm also hosts workshops, like botanical drawing, and you can rent a room for events. A few reviewers mention that the farm feels a bit cramped as new buildings go up around it, but once you’re inside, the greenery makes you forget the surroundings.