There are so many fantastic farm shops across Nottinghamshire. You're guaranteed to find top-quality locally-grown fresh produce and tasty meat products at the stores.
They also offer artisan items and something different you won't find in high street businesses. And many have cafes serving produce sold in the shops - making them perfect places for a bite to eat.
According to a survey earlier this month, Britain's farm shops now generate a staggering £1.4billion in sales nationally. They really came into their own during the pandemic to meet a rapid rise in demand.
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Below are seven top-rated farm shops to visit in Nottinghamshire this spring. Let us know your favourites in the comments section.
Ravenshead Farm Shop
About: Ravenshead Farm Shop's Facebook page states: "Local fine food farm shop, a full range of local and home-reared meats. Also home-baked award-winning."
Location: 131 Main Road, Ravenshead, Nottingham, NG15 9GS
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5
Harker's Farm Shop
About: Harker's Farm Shop's website states: "Our meat is either reared by ourselves on our own farms in the quaint village of Clipston-on-the-Wolds or locally on farms in Nottinghamshire and the Vale of Belvoir. We adopt traditional methods to mature our meat, hanging it on the bone to mature for up to 28 days. This allows for the rich flavours to develop and for the meat to become incredibly tender."
Location: Wolds Lane, Clipston-on-the-Wolds, Nottingham, NG12 5PB
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5
Dovecote Barn
About: Dovecote Barn's website states: "Our working farm provides home-reared and locally-grown produce that we use to create 'farm to table' food. With indoor and outdoor seating available, we create a casual relaxed atmosphere that enables you to enjoy meals throughout the day from breakfast to evening meals. We pride our farm bistro on using local produce and freshest ingredients."
Location: Manor Road, Barton in Fabis, Nottingham, NG11 0AF
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5
Watnall Farm Shop
About: Watnall Farm Shop's Facebook page states: "A true local farm shop on your doorstep. Home-reared and locally-produced produce."
Location: Hall Farm, Narrow Lane, Watnall, NG16 1HU
Google rating: 4.6 out of 5
Spring Lane Farm Shop
About: Spring Lane Farm Shop's website states: "Selling home and locally-sourced produce since 1962, Spring Lane Farm Shop is a family-run farm shop based on the outskirts of Nottingham situated on a working arable and beef farm. The farm shop prides itself on being a community-focused rural enterprise selling high-quality locally and home-produced food."
Location: Mapperley Plains, Nottingham, NG3 5RQ
Google rating: 4.5 out of 5
Maxey's Farm Shop
About: Maxey's Farm Shop's website states: "Our deli counter boasts a huge selection of cheese, homemade sausage rolls and pork pies. Our butchery counter provides locally-sourced meat. We have locally-baked and homemade bread, homemade cakes, giftware and lots more!"
Location: Hockerton Road, Kirklington, NG22 8PB
Google rating: 4.5 out of 5
Welbeck Farm Shop
About: Welbeck Farm Shop's website states: "Welbeck Farm Shop is dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality locally-sourced food. Working with the estate's farmers, we source vegetables, dairy and livestock from the 15,000 acre Welbeck estate, in addition to goods sourced from our resident food producers."
Location: Welbeck, Worksop, S80 3LW
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5 out of 5
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