Stadsboerderij Steede Hoge Woerd in Utrecht is a city farm with a pick-your-own garden where visitors can harvest seasonal vegetables, herbs and flowers. The farm is part of Utrecht Natuurlijk, an organisation that manages several city farms and community gardens across Utrecht.

The garden at Steede Hoge Woerd includes a flower-picking field where you can cut your own bouquets in summer. Vegetables and herbs are available to pick during the growing season, typically from spring to autumn. The farm also has an “oogstkast” (harvest stall) where you can buy fresh produce from the garden when it’s in season.

You pay by the item or bunch for flowers and by weight for vegetables. The farm provides containers, but you can also bring your own. Picking is self-guided, and the farm staff are on hand to answer questions. The garden is designed to be accessible, with raised beds and wide paths.

The farm is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00 to 17.00, year-round. There is no entry fee, and the farm is largely wheelchair-accessible, with accessible toilets and parking nearby. In addition to the garden, the farm has a small harvest stall selling seasonal produce, and there are animals to visit, including donkeys, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens and rabbits. The site also includes a nature playground and picnic areas.

Steede Hoge Woerd is located on the grounds of Castellum Hoge Woerd, a cultural and historical site with a Roman fort, museum and café. The farm hosts workshops, educational activities and events throughout the year, including children’s birthday parties and volunteer opportunities.

What visitors say

Families with young children keep coming back for the spacious grounds, the petting zoo and the natural playground. The farm is free to enter, and there’s always something to do: feeding goats, playing in the sand and water, or exploring the small museum with Roman artefacts. Most visitors call the staff friendly and the facilities—toilets, a café and picnic spots—well-kept.

A few find the layout confusing, especially if they enter from the back. The animal enclosures are simple, and some wish there were more variety. Still, for a morning or afternoon out, it’s a relaxed, low-cost option that keeps toddlers busy.

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