Castle Hill Farm

Newtown, CT · about 57 mi from NYC

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At a glance

Address: 25 Sugar Lane, Newtown, CT 06470
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (203) 426-5487
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: NYC, about 57 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: [email protected]
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Social: Facebook
County: Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.

Make a day of it

Public restroom 1 mi
Playground 1 mi
Picnic area 3.7 mi
Gas station Citgo 1.5 mi
EV charger 1 mi
49 places to eat within 5 mi The Inn at Newtown, Ferris Acres Creamery, My Place Pizza & Restaurant

Farmers markets nearby

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Brookfield CT Farmers Market Brookfield · 6.1 mi
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CSA farm shares nearby

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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.

Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 50°F, lows around 34°F, about 4 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.

36°20°J

39°22°F

48°29°M

60°39°A

72°49°M

80°59°J

85°64°J

82°63°A

75°55°S

62°43°O

50°34°N

40°26°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 20
🍂 First fall frostOct 20
☀️ Frost-free season181 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Danbury, CT station (5.2 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

Farm visitsMost open spring to fall

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Castle Hill Farm

Is Castle Hill Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (203) 426-5487 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Castle Hill Farm?

Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Castle Hill Farm?

The listing gives the address as 25 Sugar Lane, Newtown, CT 06470. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Castle Hill Farm?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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