Our Sustainability Commitment

At Manor Farm Fruits, we believe in farming with the future in mind. As custodians of the land, we’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and making thoughtful choices that benefit both nature and our visitors. Sustainability isn’t a buzzword here—it’s built into everything we do.

We’ve made conscious decisions to cut down on single-use plastics:

• Our Pick-Your-Own fruit punnets are made from 100% recycled plastic.
• Even better, we encourage visitors to reuse them—returning with their punnet earns them a discount based on the weight of their container.
• All paper and cardboard are carefully sorted and recycled.

We don’t just recycle—we reuse materials wherever we can:

• The polythene used on our poly tunnels is reused season after season, reducing the need for new plastics.
• The coir (coconut fibre) used in our strawberry growing systems is returned to the land—specifically the areas where we grow our Maze Maize and Pumpkins—to improve organic matter in the soil.
• Strawberry waste is also added back to the land, acting as a rich, natural fertiliser.
• For events, we design and build most of our props in-house using reclaimed materials, ensuring they’re reused and adapted each year.

Water is precious, especially when you grow fruit:

• We’ve implemented drip irrigation systems across the farm to deliver water efficiently and minimise waste.
• This system targets root zones directly, reducing evaporation and runoff while keeping our crops healthy.

We take a low-impact approach to crop protection:

• Biological control methods are used wherever possible.
• We encourage natural predators to do the hard work for us and only apply targeted treatments when absolutely necessary.

Our farm is home to more than just fruit:

• We maintain and protect wildflower margins, mature hedgerows and natural habitats across our land.
• To further support wildlife and capture carbon, we’ve planted 900 new trees along our nature trail—a project we’re incredibly proud of.

We want our visitors to be part of the change:

• Our sustainability efforts are shared through social media, staff briefings, and here on our website.
• We encourage customers to bring their own containers, recycle correctly, and respect the land by avoiding littering and sticking to the paths.
• During our Educational Visits we talk about boosting biodiversity.
• We offer our Fruit Trail booklets available at admissions for a small cost for those wishing to learn more.

Sustainability is a journey, not a destination. We’re always looking for better ways to farm, serve our visitors and care for the planet. Whether it’s introducing new eco-friendly materials, investing in renewable energy or partnering with local conservation initiatives, we’re committed to doing more—with less impact.

Because small actions—when multiplied by thousands of hands—create big change.