# The Wandering Blossom, Colchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Wandering Blossom — Food Store in Colchester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 565 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants/the-wandering-blossom (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Food Store # The Wandering Blossom Boxted, Essex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6084068433613916163&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Lasitha Leelasena](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/108248597439075473123) **In short:** The Wandering Blossom is a place to eat in Essex, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 565 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 9 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Wandering Blossom The Wandering Blossom is a fruit farm on Straight Road in Boxted, near Colchester. Strawberries and raspberries are grown on site and sold fresh. The farm also makes its own ice lollies and pastries. Opening hours and seasonal availability should be confirmed before visiting. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Wandering Blossom's own website](http://www.boxtedberries.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Boxted CL Caravan & Motorhome Site next door - Sweetpea Grow & Play 100m away - Fillpots 150m away - Fred Smith Xmas Trees 200m away - Anglia Bulb Co 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Visitors say this fruit farm offers an abundance of delicious, ripe strawberries and raspberries, along with homemade ice lollies and pastries. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the well-organized, tidy farm. Guests mention the staff are friendly, helpful, and provide excellent guidance. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (565 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Essex Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1585485). [More restaurants in Essex](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (565 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.boxtedberries.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07716 123805](tel:07716123805) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Essex **Plus Code** 9F32WWR4+F3 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Essex Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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