Jeremy Clarkson has been left 'devastated' after his much-publicised Cotswolds restaurant, the Diddly Squat Farm Restaurant, closed its doors for good following an 18-month rollercoaster ride.
The Grand Tour star, who shot to farming fame with his hit Amazon Prime series Clarkson's Farm, had poured his heart into the venture, but persistent battles with local authorities and logistical hurdles ultimately forced its closure.
A Dream Cut Short
Clarkson's restaurant, nestled on his 1,000-acre Diddly Squat Farm in Chipping Norton, was a passion project that aimed to showcase locally sourced produce. However, the journey was far from smooth.
"It's a huge blow for Jeremy," an insider revealed. "He genuinely believed in this project and wanted to create something special for the community. But red tape and endless disputes made it impossible to continue."
Battles with Bureaucracy
The restaurant faced fierce opposition from West Oxfordshire District Council, which repeatedly clashed with Clarkson over planning permissions. Despite his efforts to work within regulations, the council's strict enforcement left little room for compromise.
Fans of Clarkson's Farm will recall the tense scenes in the show where Jeremy butted heads with officials—unfortunately, real life proved even tougher than television.
What's Next for Diddly Squat?
While the restaurant may be gone, Clarkson isn't giving up on his farming ambitions. The farm shop remains open, and there are whispers of new projects in the pipeline.
"He's down but not out," the source added. "Jeremy’s got plenty of ideas—he just needs to find the right way to make them work."
For now, fans will have to console themselves with the upcoming third season of Clarkson's Farm, where no doubt this latest chapter will be documented in classic Clarkson style.
