brooksby farm

We went to Brooksby Farm seeking a fall Massachusetts orchard experience. The good: Lots of apples. A quaint country store. Friendly staff. Awesome cider!!!The bad: We chose a Saturday in September when half of Boston showed up at the orchard. The parking and the lines were really long everywhere. Not Brooksby's fault but definitely made this an average, but not outstanding experience. Try to go when you think others will not be there en masse.

I took my whole family last week and it was a bad experience. The orchards we were allowed to pick in we're empty and when examining what we got for apples at home they were rotten inside on many of them. The prices were outrageous and customer service was non existing. For a small bag which fit about 15 apples was 15 bucks. This is all my opinion of course but if I could do it over I would go elsewhere for sure. Total disappointment to all of us.

This Is a working farm that offers an array of things to do: "you pick apples" activities; a store with fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, frozen pies, freshly baked cider donut and coffee for sale; several animals to see and feed if desired. It was nice to find this fun place to visit and buy some fresh items. Recommended.

Brooksby Farm is a working farm that is owned by the community of Peabody. It offers pick your own fruits and vegetables dependent on the season. There is also a farm store selling vegetables grown on the farm and some grown locally. Other regionally produced products are available for sale from honey to dairy.The pick your own activities are great for adults to children. They also have feed available for farm animals for kids and kids at heart.A nice visit.

Beautiful destination, professional staff and delicious food. Thank you for making our experience as guests so lovely. Special thanks to Tammy!!!

Local city owned and run farm, producing Apple's, pears, strawberries, etc. Head there for Apple picking in September and a wonderful fall harvest festival. Also houses a farm large store selling local produce, condiments and other local handmade items. Features 2 historic houses, a large barn for weddings,etc and the original Peabody Firehouse, as well as a petting farm. All in all a great family place.

Was here in September to see the animals and pick up some treats. Their donuts are excellant as is their pastries. People are friendly and the farm animals are adorable. Inside the store you can buy ice cream cones filled with food for them. Theyll eat the entire cone in one bite if you let them. Cute place.

This is an amazing part of the History of Peabody. The historic houses, pick-your-own orchards and general community contribution are amazing. The store sells everything they grow. You can find early and late season fruits and veggies in a wide variety of types. Kids can watch and feeds the animals. You can get compost in the spring for free, just bring your own bucket. They have cider donuts that are second to none. Bring home some cider to enjoy later. Go and enjoy this little oasis right next to the Northshore Mall.

I was shocked at how much this has to offer! Best known for apple picking in early Sept - October they also have strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and peaches. They even have cut-your-own Christmas trees in December. It really is a hidden gem.There is also a cute little shop in an old barn where you can buy home made candles and apple cider donuts that you can smell before even entering the building - Amazing!Very family friendly!

Brooksby Farm is a terrific destination for visitors to the Boston area who are looking for an outdoor, semi- rural experience within easy distance of Boston or North Shore communities. Open year-round, the farm is owned by the City of Peabody and located at the site of a 100+ year-old orchard. The big draw is fall apple-picking, but I enjoy going year-round. Other fruits are also offered on a pick-your-own basis starting with strawberries in the spring, though I’ve limited my picking to apples. There’s also a farm store, open from late spring until New Year’s Eve, where those (like me) who don’t pick their own can buy fruits and vegetables grown on the farm. The store also sells Brooksby cider (my favorite cider!), baked goods, and locally-made products like jams, jellies, and maple syrup. In the fall, hot, mulled cider is available by the cup--I seldom pass it by. The farm also has lots of barnyard animals that are a big hit with families. Several picnic tables are available.The property also includes wooded conservation land. I like to hike the trails through the orchard and woodlands. With its hilltop location, the views are quite spectacular and to find such peace and quiet within a city, even a small one like Peabody, is delightful. In the winter, the trails are used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing with rentals available (call to check the rental shop schedule); I’ve only done this a few times, but found the scenic views even lovelier in the snow--a good reward for the hard work involved! The farm is easy to reach by car with plenty of parking in front of the store. On autumn weekends, however, it gets very crowded with congestion beginning on the narrow roads before the farm entrance; luckily, extra parking areas are available during "high" season. Getting to Brooksby Farm by public transit unfortunately isn’t easy. I suppose visitors could take an MBTA bus from the commuter rail station in Lynn or Salem to the North Shore Mall in Peabody (note that both train and bus service are very limited on weekends). From the Mall, the Farm is about a mile’s walk, mostly uphill. There are no admission fees to enter the Farm.Local residents really enjoy Brooksby Farm. Visitors looking for some simple outdoor fun will enjoy it as well.