Landwinkel Nieuw Slagmaat in Bunnik is a mixed farm where you can pick your own fruit, berries and pumpkins. The main crops are apples, pears, plums, cherries, kiwiberries and pumpkins. The farm also grows kiwis, though these are not available for picking.

Picking is organised on set days, usually Fridays and Saturdays, with some events on Sundays. In June and July you can pick cherries; in July and August plums and summer apples; in September apples, pears, kiwiberries and pumpkins; and in October pumpkins. Exact dates depend on the weather and are announced on the farm’s website and in its newsletter. During the apple-picking weekends in September, the farm opens on Sundays as well.

You pay by weight for what you pick. The farm provides containers, but you can bring your own. Picking is possible between 10.00 and 16.00 on event days.

The farm shop is open year-round on Fridays from 10.00 to 18.00 and Saturdays from 09.00 to 17.00. It sells the farm’s own fruit, vegetables, jams and juices, as well as meat from its Blaarkop cattle, a rare Dutch breed. The shop also offers regional products such as cheese, eggs and bread.

A tea house with a terrace is open on the same days as the shop. It serves coffee, tea, juice, cake and light lunches, mostly made with local ingredients. There is a play area for children with tractors, a sandpit and a climbing course.

The farm is run by the Van der Maat family, now in its fourth generation. It is certified for sustainable farming and holds several environmental awards. The farm also offers educational visits for schools and has a small horse boarding stable. A clog path for children runs through the farm and the surrounding countryside.

What visitors say

Visitors come to pick their own apples, pears, cherries, kiwi berries, and plums, with most saying the fruit is fresh and tasty. The farm is especially popular with families—children enjoy the picking, and there are extra activities like tractor rides during plukdagen. Some find it a fun day out, though a few feel the experience has become too commercial.

Parking now costs €5, which several visitors call expensive, especially since you may need to take a tractor to the orchard. Opinions on value differ: some think the fruit is fairly priced, while others say extra costs add up quickly. The café is a nice spot, though one visitor noted the coffee could be better. Staff are generally described as friendly, though a few mention inconsistent service.

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