Nieuw Slagmaat Farm in Bunnik welcomes visitors to its farm store, terrace, and playground on Fridays and Saturdays. The farm grows kiwis, apples, pears, plums, cherries, and kiwiberries, as well as vegetables in a large garden, including beets, pumpkins, and zucchini. It is known for its innovative and environmentally conscious fruit cultivation, which has received awards. All produce is sold fresh in the farm store and is also processed into jam and juice without additives. Visitors can see farm animals and enjoy coffee/tea or farm-made juice with a view. The farm is located in the Kromme Rijn area, bordering Nieuw Wulven forest and Fort Vechten, offering opportunities for cycling, walking, and skating.
The farm store also offers local Kromme Rijn products from other farms, including dairy, free-range eggs, potatoes, and advocaat. Fresh bread from de Veldkeuken and award-winning farmer’s cheese are also available.
Visitors can pick their own cherries (June/July), plums (July/August), apples, pears, pumpkins and kiwiberries during the apple-picking days in September. The farm also offers a maize maze and a Klompenpad kids route for children.
What visitors say
Nieuw Slagmaat is a fantastic farm shop that offers a wide array of locally sourced products, from fresh fruits and vegetables to jams, juices, and even locally brewed beers. Many reviewers highlight the delicious, freshly picked cherries and apples during the picking season, which is a popular activity for families, and has become something of an annual tradition for many. The location also offers activities for children, such as a corn maze, petting zoo, and play area, although some find these activities to be on the pricier side. The shop also features a cafe and restaurant with delicious food, including homemade ice cream and sausage made from the farm’s own cows. Overall, Nieuw Slagmaat is praised for its quality produce, friendly service, and beautiful countryside setting, making it a perfect stop for cyclists, families, and anyone looking to enjoy a taste of rural life. Some visitors noted that the shop could be more diverse and that the farm can get quite commercial during events.