Country lifestyle experts at Welligogs have revealed the top 10 rated farm shops in the UK for 2026, based on rankings and reviews from TripAdvisor, Google, and Instagram. With over 1,500 farm shops across the UK, the list highlights the best destinations for local and organic produce, as well as countryside exploration, farm tours, walking trails, and cosy cafes.
Welsh and Yorkshire Gems
In 10th place is Forage Farm Shop in the Vale of Glamorgan, a Welsh farm shop that has been in the Homfray family since 1846. Located on Penllyn Estate, the shop opened in 2020 as a direct outlet for animals reared on the farm. Most produce, including beef, lamb, pork, eggs, and rapeseed oils, originates from the estate, with remaining goods sourced locally where possible. The estate restaurant also uses fresh ingredients from the farm and local suppliers. It is open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm, with the Forage Kitchen open until 7:30pm on Sundays.
In 9th place is Redcliffe Farm Shop in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. The farm was bought in 1960 and belongs to a family of farmers and butchers spanning at least seven generations. The small shop and cafe focuses primarily on egg products but also sells meat from its own farm and other local farms. It includes a bakery offering cakes, savouries, and pies, and a cafe serving meals such as full English breakfasts, pies, burgers, lasagne, and sandwiches. Opening hours are Sunday to Monday 9am to 4pm, and Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm.
Family-Run Favourites
In 8th place is Hartley Farm Shop and Kitchen in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. The Bowles family have farmed since the 1800s, spanning five generations, with the farm now home to native-breed cattle, laying hens, beehives, fruit orchards, and a 2.5-acre organic market garden. The shop stocks fresh loaves from local bakers, fruit and vegetables, cheese and dairy, and a bakery with handmade pies, cakes, and fresh salads. It also offers local chutneys, jams, and jellies, plus sustainable cleaning products. The Gift Barn showcases local craftspeople with cookware, crockery, textiles, candles, gift cards, seasonal plants, and fresh flowers on weekends. The farm shop is open Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 5:30pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm; the kitchen is open Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 5pm (food served 9am to 4pm) and Sunday 9am to 4pm (food served 9am to 3pm).
In 7th place is Fordhall Organic Farm Shop in Market Drayton, Shropshire, established in 2024 by 19-year-old farmer Ben Hollins. It has grown into a community shop supplying meat directly from the farm, as well as "the very best local and organic produce." The website notes that the "onsite butchery stocks a selection of our own pasture-fed and free-range meats, and we are proud to be able to provide full traceability across these." The shop also sells Fordhall Farm honey, organic and free-range eggs, locally produced cheeses, organic fruit and vegetables, preserves, bread, and sweet treats. It stocks sausage rolls, pork pies, and pastries handmade at the on-site bakery using free-range pork. The farm also has its own smokery producing oak-smoked bacon. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 9:30am to 5pm (cafe 10am to 4pm), Sunday 10am to 4pm, with the site closed between Christmas and the New Year.
One-Stop Shops
In 6th place is La Hogue Farm Shop and Café in Chippenham, Cambridgeshire, set up in 2010 and run by Chris and Jo Reeks. Described as a one-stop shop for local and regional British produce, it offers fruit and vegetables, biscuits, cakes, and ice cream. The website highlights its "extensive range of local and handmade jams, pickles, chutneys and jellies — together with salad dressings, mayonnaise and vinegars." Made-to-order gift hampers are also available. The cafe serves cooked English breakfasts using La Hogue's homemade pork sausages, unsmoked bacon, and local free-range eggs, plus homemade lunches including frittata, paninis, jacket potatoes, salads, soups, and daily specials. Diners can also enjoy homemade cakes, desserts, and scones with barista-made coffee and traditional loose-leaf tea. The farm shop is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9:30am to 4pm; the cafe is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm and Sunday 9:30am to 3:30pm.
