Where to Shop Local Produce in The North
The local countryside is fertile ground for all sorts of delicious traditional produce - we dig up some of the best places to find it all
Bread & Roses
Producing naturally-leavened breads from their base in Alnwick, Bread & Roses are a staple at local cafés, shops and markets across the region (including The Running Fox, Scotts of Alnmouth and more). Enjoy everything from seeded sourdough boules and malt bloomers, to deliciously dark rye loaves.
01665 603054
breadandroses.co.uk
Rothbury Family Butchers
With an enviable reputation spanning more than two decades, you’ll find locally sourced meat and poultry including their newest products, award-winning haggis and black puddings, here. A visit would not be complete without sampling their sausages which have won national recognition.
Townfoot, Rothbury NE65 7SS
01669 620744
rothburyfamilybutchers.co.uk
Doddington Dairy
Setting a high standard for delicious ice cream and artisanal cheese in the area, you can purchase Doddington Dairy products across the region. Sample ice cream flavours like double ginger, real strawberry or simple vanilla, and rich cheese like Darling Blue, Berwick Edge and Cuddy’s Cave, or visit their Milk Bar in Wooler for cakes, ice cream, brunch and lunch.
Wooler NE71 6QE
01668 283010
doddingtondairy.co.uk
Turnbull’s Northumbrian Food
The home of good Northumbrian produce since 1880, in Turnbull’s well-stocked flagship food hall (which opened in 2019) you can find everything from award-winning pies, pastries and high-quality local meat, to wines, beers, spirits, and a great deli counter – what’s not to love? If you’re in a rush they also have a grab and go service serving homemade breakfasts and lunches to take away.
Taylor Drive, Alnwick NE66 2DJ
01665 602186
turnbullsfood.co.uk
Tully’s of Rothbury
This independent grocer and deli has been a staple of Rothbury for more than 100 years. As well as high quality local goods (think meats, cheeses, fruit and vegetables), Tully’s of Rothbury also have a great line of locally-sourced beers, wines and spirits. More than half of the stock here is from local, small businesses and producers so you can be sure of the quality.
High Street, Rothbury NE65 7TB
01669 620574
rothburydeli.co.uk
Corbridge Larder
You can find the very best of the region’s produce on the shelves at this deli-cum-grocers. They stock more than 100 varieties of cheese (and offer spectacular cheese towers and cheese subscription boxes), as well as all of your pantry staples, gins, wines and beers.
Hill Street, Corbridge NE45 5AA
01434 632948
corbridgelarder.co.uk
Grateful Bread
This small, family-run artisan bakery in Hexham is much loved by the locals. Specialising in long-fermentation sourdough, their crusty Hexham Sourdough is made daily along with a whole host of other specials. They also sell a great range of locally-made produce including honey, preserves, butter and coffee.
Market Street, Hexham NE46 3NU
07719 922408
gratefulbread.co.uk
Moorhouse Farm Shop
The team here pride themselves on sourcing practically all of their meat from their own farms, just down the road from the shop itself. Besides their own produce, around 80 percent of their stock is sourced within 50 miles of the shop, with fresh fruit, vegetables and bread delivered daily, and a deli counter and bakery counter filled with everything you could need to restock your pantry.
Station Road, Stannington, Morpeth NE61 6DX
01670 789350
moorhousefarmshop.co.uk
The Morpeth Larder
Stocked with more than 1,800 products from local suppliers and producers, expect to find everything from loose-leaf English teas and locally-ground coffee to chutney, cheese and a range of wines and spirits at this well-stocked delicatessen. Don’t miss their artisanal café, which serves fresh food made using the ingredients on sale in the deli.
Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth NE61 1NS
01670 503302
morpethlarder.co.uk
Davidsons Dairy
There’s nothing better than getting fresh milk delivered to your door in the morning – it’s convenient, you’re supporting a local business, and with Davidson’s Dairy you can be sure you’re getting the best quality. Operating from their base in Alnwick since 1981, they deliver everything from fresh cream and milk, to butter, cheese, eggs and yoghurt from Berwick down to Stannington.
01665 602599
davidsonsdairy.co.uk
North Acomb Farm Shop
Selling produce from their farm shop since 1978, this is a one-stop-shop for everything you need. Pick up a dozen eggs laid that morning, try their tasty preserves or sample some of their delicious sausages. When you’re feeling lazy, let North Acomb do the legwork for you, with a range of tasty ready meals for the freezer, as well as freshly baked pies, puddings and cakes.
Bywell, Stocksfield NE43 7UF
01661 843181
northacombfarmshop.co.uk
Wheelbirks Parlour
With an orchard that’s open to the public (free of charge) and a parlour which sells award-winning ice creams and milkshakes from their own herd of Jersey cows, family-run Wheelbirks Parlour is where you can also find a good range of speciality teas, coffees and cold drinks as well as home-cooked food made using local ingredients.
Stocksfield NE43 7HY
07717 282014
wheelbirks.co.uk
Teesdale Cheesemakers
Using cow’s milk from their family-run dairy farm in Teesdale, husband and wife team Jonathan and Allison run Cheesedale Café and Shop which revolves entirely around the cheese they make on site – take a peek in to their dairy, graze on a cheeseboard or pick up a truckle to take home. The shop is also supplied with a growing range of fruit, veg and honey to purchase from Allison’s garden.
Pond Farm, Copley Lane, Butterknowle DL13 5LW
07495 242595
teesdalecheesemakers.co.uk
Roots Farm Shop & Café
This third generation farm is the perfect spot to do a locally-sourced weekly shop. You’ll find some very friendly butchers here, as well as fresh produce, artisan breads and regional cheeses in the rest of the shop.
East Rounton, Northallerton DL6 2LE
01609 882480
rootsfarmshop.co.uk
Mainsgill
Mainsgill has been selling its own quality produce to the public since 1997. Unsurprisingly there’s a good amount of meat on offer at the award-winning butchers and they sell special meat boxes packed with traditionally home-reared meats. There’s also a deli and award-winning bakery, so you can pick up a selection of fine foods all under one roof.
East Layton, Richmond DL11 7PN
01325 718860
mainsgillfarm.co.uk
Piercebridge Organics
Piercebridge Organics stock more than 2,000 organic products including meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as pulses, canned products and pasta.
Piercebridge,
County Durham DL2 3SE
01325 374251
piercebridgeorganics.co.uk
Blagdon Farm Shop
Comprising of a butchery, bakehouse, deli and shop, the team here have been dedicated to growing and rearing high-quality produce for the past 15 years – it’s no wonder customers return time and again. The vegetables stocked here come from their own fields, less than 15 minutes away, and what they can’t produce themselves, they source as locally as possible.
Milkhope Centre, Berwick Hill Road, Blagdon NE13 6DA
01670 789924
theblagdonfarmshop.co.uk
The Travelling Bee Co.
Travelling throughout the North East, the Travelling Bee Co. team understand that a happy bee makes the best honey, and the proof is in the product. Giving the bees access to the best and widest range of flowers possible allows for truly delicious honeys (our favourite is the Scottish heather honey). They also sell a great range of skincare, soaps and more.
07884 422992
travellingbee.co.uk
Knitsley Farm Shop
This award-winning site has everything you could need to fill your fridge, with an on-farm butchery, bakery, deli and farm shop. There is an extensive selection of produce available here, including cooked meats, pies, fresh-baked loaves and high quality meat from their own farm.
East Knitsley Grange, Knitsley, Consett DH8 9EW
01207 592059
knitsleyfarmshop.co.uk
Broom Mill Farm Shop
This family-run working farm features a great farm shop selling a wide range of local produce. The coffee shop and woodland activities are definitely worth a look too.
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland DL14 9PJ
01388 834564
broommillfarm.co.uk
Northumberland Cheese Company
A real hidden gem in Northumberland, the cheese shop here is easy to miss but well worth a visit. The selection of cheese is great and there are plenty of chutneys, crackers and local honey to accompany your purchase. The team here know a thing or two and are more than happy to let you try before you buy.
The Cheese Farm, Green Lane, Blagdon NE13 6BZ
01670 789798
northumberlandcheese.co.uk
Stamfrey Farm
Operating since 1963, at Stamfrey Farm you can enjoy high quality produce the modern way with their very own self-serve vending machines. Enjoy fresh and delicious milkshakes in a range of flavours, award-winning organic yogurt and delicious tray bakes from this North Yorkshire treasure.
Stamfrey Farm,
West Rounton DL6 2LJ
01609 882297
stamfrey.com
The Farmshop and Café at Wynyard Hall
Filled with the finest food and drink from across the North East (as well as estate-grown produce), make sure to stop by the café here too, which serves locally-supplied coffee as well as sandwiches, soups and cake.
Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS22 5NF
01740 644811
wynyardhall.co.uk
Chocolate Fayre
A haven for lovers of all things chocolate, Chocolate Fayre is packed full of intricately crafted chocolates. Create a bespoke chocolate box for the perfect gift or a personal treat and keep your eyes peeled for their brand new coffee lounge opening next door to the shop.
Horse Market,
Barnard Castle DL12 8LZ
01833 631307
chocolatefayre.co.uk
