Yorkshire's Best Farm Shops
From home-reared meat to freshly laid eggs, there are few things better than getting your produce direct from the source
Mainsgill Farm Shop
East Layton, Richmond DL11 7PN
01325 718860
mainsgillfarm.co.uk
Find everything you need for a festive feast at Mainsgill Farm Shop. Home-reared turkeys and grass-fed beef are available at their butchery, as well as a range of Christmas cakes. Stock up on unique produce for the big day, including small-batch gins, local cheeses and handmade preserves. They also do delicious hampers, perfect for gifting.
Cedarbarn Farm Shop
Thornton Road, Pickering YO18 7JX
01751 475614
cedarbarnfarmshop.co.uk
A stone’s throw from Pickering, the award-winning Cedarbarn Farm Shop has everything you need to stock up for the season. Whether you’re selecting from their own on-site butchery, or browsing the vast range of fresh and locally-sourced produce, you’ll find everything you need. As well as fresh produce (including both sweet and savoury treats), don’t miss their selection of wines, beers and spirits from more than 100 independent Yorkshire distilleries, breweries and wineries.
The Farm Shop at Cranswick
2 Beverley Road, Cranswick, Driffield YO25 9PQ
01377 271038
farmshopatcranswick.co.uk
With their Christmas orders now open for 2024, The Farm Shop at Cranswick stocks everything you need for a tailor-made Christmas feast, from succulent turkeys and artisan cheese to festive hampers, free range meats and freshly–baked goods. The majority of their fruit and vegetables are sold loose, so go prepared with bags to keep everything organised!
Hinchliffe’s Farm Shop
Netherton Moor Road, Netherton, Huddersfield HD4 7LE
01484 661231
hinchliffes.com
One of Britain’s oldest farm shops, the team here draw on more than 90 years of experience, selling the best fresh food from the finest local producers. As well as daily deliveries of fresh fruit, vegetables and salad boxes from local markets, you can also browse excellent home-reared beef, award-winning pies, sausages and bacon at the butchery, find delicious bread and cakes at the bakery and freshly-laid eggs from the farm. Their fantastic wines and beers make for a great Christmas gift too.
Drewton’s Farm Shop
South Cave, near Brough HU15 2AG
01430 425079
drewtons.co.uk
Set in 1,200 acres of stunning countryside, the farm shop on this estate is well worth visiting for its great range of seasonal produce. Working with more than 500 Yorkshire suppliers, Drewton’s have everything you need for the festive season, available to order online or browse in store, from essential fruit and vegetables, to pantry staples, fresh baked goods, dairy and eggs. Order one of their premium Christmas meat selection boxes, covering everything you could need for a feast.
McCallums Farm Shop
Bank End Farm, Bank End Road, Finningley, Doncaster DN9 3NT
01302 770224
Sourcing from more than 75 local suppliers (within a 20-mile radius of the farm) McCallum’s is the go-to destination in the area for fresh, sustainable produce. They offer a wide range of seasonal fruit (harvested from their own farm) and vegetables, as well as an array of pantry staples like honey, eggs, cheese and pies. Even their frozen options are as fresh as can be, frozen within an hour of being picked to lock in the quality.
The Balloon Tree Farm Shop and Café
Stamford Bridge Road, Gate Helmsley, York YO41 1NB
01759 373023
theballoontree.co.uk
A friendly business which has been serving the local community for the past 20 years, The Balloon Tree sits on 28 acres of thriving farmland which keeps the farm shop stocked up with the finest fresh produce. As well as sourcing from their own farm, the team here work with a variety of suppliers in the area to ensure everything from bread and preserves to dairy, eggs and meat is available all under one roof. Looking for last-minute gift inspiration? The shop also stocks an array of gifts – from food hampers to homeware.
Cannon Hall Farm
Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT
01226 792746
cannonhallfarm.co.uk
Starting with just one counter selling meat and a handful of preserves, Cannon Hall Farm is now a go-to destination for the freshest produce in the area, producing their own beef, pork and lamb, award-winning pies, and sourcing their seasonal fruit and vegetables from the local area. As well as all the essentials, Cannon Hall Farm also stock plenty of wares for last-minute treats and gifts, including artisan chocolate and a great variety of spirits.
Beadlam Grange
Near Helmsley Y062 7TB
01439 770303
beadlamgrange.co.uk
Beadlam Grange receive daily fresh fruit and vegetable deliveries, along with bread and cakes from local bakeries, and milk and dairy products from the farm. As well as selling exceptional local produce, they also breed the award-winning Limousin beef which is stocked in their butchery, and their deli counter is piled high with fine Yorkshire cheeses, home-cooked meats and salads.
The Rhubarb Triangle Farm Shop
Green End Farm, Carlton, Wakefield WF3 3QR
0113 288 7034
The team at this farm shop take pride in offering as much produce as they can from their own farm, and sourcing other items as locally as possible too. The ideal spot to stock up for the season, browse free range eggs from their hens, homemade ready meals, local honey, cheese and of course plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Roots Farm Shop & Cafe
Home Farm, East Rounton, Northallerton DL6 2LE
01609 882480
Open seven days a week, at Roots Farm Shop & Café they only source from producers who share their love of ethical, high-quality food. Their farm shop is a must-visit for stocking up this season, stocking everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to quality frozen food that comes together in a pinch, and plenty of beer, wines and local spirits (essential for a last-minute drinks cabinet top up). Be sure to stop by their butchery for superb free range meat.
Farmer Copleys
Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road, Pontefract WF7 5AF
01977 600200
farmercopleys.co.uk
This award-winning farm has been run by the same family for more than 140 years, and the farm shop (which is the jewel in its crown) has been a staple of the area for more than two decades. Stocked full of fresh produce from their own fields, or food made by their own hands, if they can’t make it themselves then the team ensure that all goods are sourced as locally as possible from trusted producers. In store and on their online shop you’ll find an assortment of dishes curated especially for the festive season, from centrepiece desserts to ready-made trimmings (think Brussels sprouts with smoky bacon lardons), and even their own gelato.
Fodder
Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ
fodder.co.uk/christmas
On the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate (and open seven days a week), this popular farm shop is proud to work with more than 430 Yorkshire farmers and producers to bring you the very best food the county has to offer. From fresh fruit and vegetables to delicious cakes and bread, Fodder also has the biggest range of Longley Farm yogurts in the area and of course sells gallons of local milk from Dales Dairy in Grassington. The deli counter is laden with fresh pies, cooked meats and a huge variety of amazing Yorkshire cheese, and the butchers make their own sausages – perfect for any festive feast.
Robertshaw’s Farm Shop
Keelham Hall Farm, Brighouse and Denholme Road, Bradford BD13 3SS
01274 833472
Producing and selling high quality fresh food since 1929, the team at Robertshaw’s have gone from selling potatoes and vegetables at the side of the road to having an award-winning greengrocer, larder, butchery and deli. Selling more than 200 different varieties of fruit and vegetables, most of their stock is sold loose so you can buy as little or as much as you need (trust us, during the festive season the more the better).
Villa Farm Shop
Bradley Villa Farm, Bradford Road, Huddersfield HD2 2JX
01484 421782
villafarmshop.co.uk
Showcasing award-winning produce, the shelves here are stocked with the freshest fruit and vegetables and the shop also offers an array of delicious bakery items, including their famous home-baked scones that are perfect for any occasion. You can also expect a good selection of honey, cheese, bread, preserves and wine – everything you could need for a festive feast.
