​Sometimes there is nothing better than enjoying fruit you have picked yourself.

And there is still time to get in on the action this summer.

Here we have put together a list of some of the places you can pick your own fruit in north Essex.

  • McLaughlans, Straight Road, Boxted

You can enjoy strawberries, jam strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants and blackcurrants and broad beans at McLaughlans.

Containers suitable for all crops are available in the shop, or you’re welcome to bring your own.

Visit www.boxtedberries.com.

  • Coxs at Spencers Farm Shop, Wickham St Paul, Halstead

Visitors can seek out strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, redcurrants and blackcurrants, loganberries and cherries.

Other facilities available at Spencers include a playground, a café and an expansively-stocked farm shop.

To check opening times visit the farm shop's Facebook page.

  • Park Fruit Farm, Pork Lane, Great Holland

The Plum Orchards are generally open from mid/late July through to October, for Pick Your Own and the cane fruit orchard is open from mid June through to November.

It is always best to phone before coming to check on the availability of the crops and when picking always go to the far end of the rows first as usually the fruit is more plentiful and of better quality.

  • Little Mountains Farm, Great Totham

On the farm they grow strawberries and raspberries.

People should either bring their own container, or purchase a basket.

Pay for your basket (which holds approximately 1.2kg) on entry and fill it with fruit (you can mix the different fruits).

Visit littlemountainsfarm.co.uk/pick_your_own for more information.