Farm Shops and Farmers Markets in Suffolk
Farm Shops and Farmers Markets in Suffolk are some of the best in the UK due to our long agricultural history, which today is still a critical part of our local economy. So at our Markets you will often meet some of our Farmers and producers and be able to see where your produce comes from at source.
Please click here for a list of Regular Farmers Markets around the county.
Farm Shops and Farmers Markets in Suffolk
Farm Shops
You get much More than Just Chillies at The Chilli Farm!
New Deli now open 7 days a week at the Chilli Farm, with a cafe serving delicious deli food upstairs. Our new 'Smoke n Spice' shop is also open 7 days a week, selling chilli plants, hot sauces, chilli beer, chocolate, smoked meats & cheeses and gifts galore.
For more details and opening times, see: The Chilli Farm
Jimmy's Farm
Pannington Hall Farm, Wherstead, Ipswich
Open daily throughout the year
Not many farms have their own TV show but the nation has been fascinated by the trials and tribulations of this farmer. When Jimmy started his rare breed pig farm nearly four years ago, his vision didn’t stop at just pigs. His vision was to create a farm that specialised in breeding rare breed pigs, cows and sheep. He wanted to create an environment where everyone could learn about farming, food and nature. The result is the Woodland Trail and Animal Paddock at Jimmy’s Farm. The Farm also offers an active Education resource, courses for kids in the school holidays, as well as the new JIMMY’S ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND - two crazy areas, one for the toddlers and another for those who are a bit more grown up. Climb like monkeys, slalom like snakes and go crazy on the rope ladder! A SHOP (All the meat is from Jimmy's Farm, and the vast butchery section gives way to the pantry, laden with local and regional goodies) and a FARMERS MARKET - Our Farmers' Market has been running for about 18 months and was recently included in the Guardian's choice of Britain's Most Vibrant Food markets - something that we are very proud of! But we couldn't do it without all the lovely producers who come along, rain or shine, to sell their fantastic stuff. See Jimmy's Pig Farm
Kentwell Hall Home Farm Long Melford
Open daily throughout the year
Kentwell Hall is a stunning Tudor Hall surrounded by timber framed farm buildings and extensive gardens. This is a working farm, operating in a traditional way, and has Suffolk Punch Horses and other Rare breeds on the farm. Kentwell Hall also organise spectacular events in the grounds, so a visit to this Farm Shop is a must. Wheelchair access
See Long Melford for reasons to visit this area
For accommodation in the area Accommodation around Long Melford
For eating in the area see
Eating in Long Melford
The Olde Farm Shop, Low Green, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5NE
We are a small local farm shop selling a range of organic vegtables and farm fresh food. We also have a small number of friendly animals, that the children can meet and greet. Especially our friendly sheep Jake, who is a star who enjoys all the fuss and attention he can get.
Opening times are 8 am till 4:30 pm Monday to Saturday, Sunday 10am till 4pm.
Contact: 07976 771403.
Lavenham Farmers Market
The Lavenham Farmers Market is on the 4th Sunday of every month & over 30 traders come to the beautiful Village Hall to sell a fantastic range of some of the highest quality, local produce. Stalls include local pork, game & beef, home baked cakes & pies, jams, pickles & chutneys, fresh fish, bread, eggs, fruit & veg and lots more. For more information on the village please click on the link above.
The Lavenham Farmers Market is on the 4th Sunday of every month & over 30 traders come to the beautiful Village Hall to sell a fantastic range of some of the highest quality, local produce. Stalls include local pork, game & beef, home baked cakes & pies, jams, pickles & chutneys, fresh fish, bread, eggs, fruit & veg and lots more. For more information on the village please click on the link above.
The Suffolk Food Hall is probably the largest and best known of Suffolk's farm shops and was started by two local farmers in 2005. As farmers, Oliver and Robert Paul were frustrated that consumers had limited and often inconvenient access to much of the fantastic food produced locally. Hence they set about creating a Food Hall that is a showcase for quality local food with provenance.
They teamed up with a number of specialists, including Hamish Johnston cheese, Crystal Waters fishmonger, Bread by Helena Doy, Promotion Wine and the Bourne Garden Centre and are looking to provide a great day-out for the whole family with quality, traceable, food alongside other local products.
The Suffolk Food Hall is situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and its Samford Restaurant enjoys panoramic views down the River Orwell. So come for the food and the views!
Monday to Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm
Nourish Farm & Food Shop, Henstead Arts & Crafts Centre, Toad Row, Henstead, NR34 7LG
We are situated next to Dotty Blue Cafe within the Henstead Arts & Crafts Centre. Nourish is a fresh new Farm & Food Shop selling the delicious local food from the best of Suffolk & Norfolk suppliers, set in a rural setting just 12 mins from Southwold, Beccles and Lowestoft, just 400m off the A12.
Opening times: Wednesdays to Sundays 10am - 4pm
Website: www.nourishfood.co.uk/
Contact: 01502 740600
Emmett's Store, The Street, Peasenhall, IP17 2HJ 01728 660250
Emmett's has been part of Peasenhall life for nearly two centuries, and their hams and bacon are known throughout the county, the country and the world. Their smoked hams are legendry and in the run up to Christmas the order book from around the world is heaving! You can order produce online from their website (Emmett's Store) or call in to the Shop and enjoy their Cafe open every day.
Country Farm Meats, Brand Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
IP31 2NY
We are a traditional family butchers. Our pork is from our own farm. We have delicious home made sausages and burgers and home cured gammon and bacon. We also have lamb, beef, poultry, game, venison and Christmas Turkeys. Our BBQ Section is superb, along with all the more traditional and speciality cuts of meat.
We are a REAL butchers with meat skilfully prepared just how you like it.
Open: Wednesdays 9am to 3.30pm, Thursdays and Fridays 9am to 5.30pm,
and Saturdays 9am to 3.30pm.
Tel: 01359 235237
www.countryfarmmeats.co.uk
ASSINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET
After a two month break in January and February, Assington Farmers’ Market, held on the second Sunday of every month, will be back in business on Sunday March 11th, 2012.
The market, which only started trading in April 2011, has proved to be a huge hit with hundreds of people flooding through the gates to soak up the fantastic atmosphere & feast their eyes on the amazing produce.
Over twenty stallholders will be at the market on the second Sunday of every month from March onwards showcasing some of the regions highest quality, fresh local produce.
Stalls include strawberries from Assington fruit farm which is, literally, over the road, fresh pork from Kevin Blundell also of Assington, amazing homemade cakes from Boxford, fresh mutton from the Shotley peninsula, mouth-watering Indian cuisine from Mena Boughey, beautiful spring plants, smoked cheeses, fresh bread & lots, lots more.
The market is held on the second Sunday of every month from March - December, from 10am until 2pm at The Barn, Assington, CO10 5LW.
Free entry & free parking.
www.assingtonfarmersmarket.co.uk
The Stackyard Nursery Farm Shop - Old Station Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5RS
Open 7 days a week 10 till 4, they have a fantastic range of their own pork, local beef, lamb and in-season game. Local cheeses from East Anglia, various salamis and smoked salmon. Fresh in- season fruit and vegetables either their own or local organic suppliers, other local produce including Aspalls vinegars, Belvoir cordials, Baltiman spices and many more local products.
For further information call 01449 768078
Newbourne Farm Shop - 26 Mill Road, Newbourne, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4NP
Open 9am-5pm every day except Monday
Located in lovely village of Newbourne, between Woodbridge and Felixtowe, this family-run farm shop sells home grown fruit & vegetables and locally sourced, Suffolk food.
On offer is the finest produce including groceries, meats, vegetables, bread, flour, eggs, dairy, fruit juices, sausages and bacon. Events run throughout the year such as free soup tasting, so you can meet some local suppliers and try before you buy! There is also a stall at the Woodbridge Farmers Market which happens twice a month. Access is from the A12 near Woodbridge and there is plenty of easy parking.
Maple Farm in Kelsale is a small family owned Suffolk farm. A few years ago we started to convert our fields to organic agriculture and this involves understanding natural processes rather than relying on pesticides and artificial fertilisers. Since then we have seen the health of our soil improve and our bird populations grow.
Our aim is to grow and sell produce locally: organic vegetables from our market garden, home-milled flour made from our organic cereals - we have our own stone mill on the farm - also honey and organic eggs from our flocks of hens. We distribute within a fifteen mile radius of the farm via our box scheme, and we always attend certain Farmers Markets: see our display for details Maple Farm Kelsale
Hall Farm Shop & Cafe Restaurant (above)
Our Farm Shop, winners of 'Best Farm Shop in Suffolk 2008' prides itself on offering you everything for your weekly shop with lots, lots more as well. Our fresh meat counter with home reared beef and lamb when available, home grown potatoes, fabulous shop and delicatessen is open Monday to Saturday 9.30 to 5.30 and Sunday 10.00 to 4.00. Situated at Stratford St Mary, the gateway to Constable Country, we welcome browsers and buyers as well as visitors to our Cafe/Restaurant.
Hall Farm Shop & Cafe Restaurant, Hall Farm, Stratford St Mary, Colchester, CO7 6LS, tel 01206 322572
See Hall Farm Shop website for more details
Farm Shops and Farmers Markets in Suffolk
Friday Street Farm Shop and Tearooms
Farnham, Saxmundham
Open daily throughout the year
This wonderful Farm Shop offers a vast selection of home-grown or locally sourced products, specialising in cvakes, breads, jams, cheese, ice-cream, meats, poultry, fish, fresh flowers…Visit the ‘Maize Maze’ during the summer to entertain the whole family, or pick your own strawberries in season. After your shopping experience you’ll need a break so the Tearooms are on hand for light refreshments for lunch and tea.
Wheelchair accessible
Tel 01728 602783
Accommodation in and around Saxmundham
Easton Farm Park
Near Wickham Market
Open throughout the summer and October half term, plus weekends in December
Set in 35 acres of rolling Suffolk countryside, Easton Farm Park is a great way to learn about the countryside at firsthand. The Farm has many types of animals including – Suffolk Punch horses, cows, pigs, lambs, goats….There are daily activities including feed the animals, pony rides and pat-a-pet, as well as a Playbarn and adventure play area. After all this you can relax in the Riverside Café or find some goodies in the Gift Shop.
Farmers markets are held every month on the 4th Saturday
Wheelchair access
Tel 01728 746475
Assington Farm Shop
The Street, Assington, Sudbury, CO10 5LW
Open 9-5 Mon to Sat
10-4 Sun and Bank Hols
Assington Farm Shop is Under New Management.
Stocks a wide range of local and regionally produced foods inc: pies, preserves, cyder, bread, fruit juices, cakes, eggs, meat, Assington Strawberries in season and Plants. Tea Room on site plus gifts and home interiors.
Tel 01787 211610
Sudbury Accommodation
Alder Carr Farm Shop and PYO
Needham Market, near Ipswich
Open all year Mon-Sun, and Bank Hols.
Renowned for fantastic home made ice-creams, Alder Carr also offers an extensive Farm Shop full of fresh local and some organic produce. There’s also a farm restaurant on site, and a craft centre.
Tel 01449 720820
Ipswich Accommodation
Hillcrest Nurseries, Barningham Road, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2DU
Farm Shop open 7 days a week Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm, Sat 8.30am - 5.30pm, Sun 8.30 - 5pm Deli and Bakery open Tues - Sat
Rookery Farm Shop
Tattingstone, Ipswich
Open all year round Tues-Sat 10-5pm and Sun 10-4pm
Rookery Farm shop occupies an interesting 18thC barn and specialises in home grown and local seasonal produce, including vegetables, preserves and honey, fruit juices, baked goods and confectionery….
Tel 01473 327220
Ipswich Accommodation
Goslings Farm Shop and PYO
Trimley St Martin, Felixstowe
Open all year round
Goslings have a farm shop, a plant centre, PYO, a coffee shop open from morning coffee to afternoon tea during the summer, and fishing in well stocked lakes on the farm.
Tel 01394 273361
Regular Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets in Suffolk:
Aldeburgh Church Hall 3rd Sat 9am -12.30
Assington The Barn 2nd Sunday 10am until 2pm
Beccles Beccles Heliport 1st & 3rd Sat 9am-1pm
Bury St Edmunds Whelnetham Community Centre 2nd Sun 9am-1pm
Easton Easton Farm Park 4th Sat 9am-1pm
Halesworth Town Centre 2nd Saturday 9am – 1pm
Harkstead Village hall 3rd Sat 9am - 12 noon
Hartest Peartree Farm 1st Sat 10-12.30
Long Melford Village Hall 3rd Sat 10am-1pm
Lavenham Village Hall 4th Sun 10am-1.30pm
Metfield Village hall 1st Sat 9am - 12 noon
Needham Mkt Alder Carr Farm 3rd Sat 9am-1pm
Rickinghall Village Hall 2nd Sat 9am-12.30pm
Risby Indoor Farmers Market 1st Sat 10am - 2pm (See: Risby Farmers Market for more details.)
Snape Maltings 1st Sat 9.30am-1pm
Southwold The Pier 4th Sat 9am-1pm
Southwold Farmers Market Adnams Cellar and Kitchen Store Every Friday 9am-12:30pm - see Simply Delicious there each week!
Stanton Wyken Farm Every Sat 9am-1pm
Stowmarket Market Place 1st Fri 9am-1.30pm
Stradbroke Business & Ent College 1st Sat 9am-1pm
Sudbury St Peter's Church Last Friday monthly 9.30am-1pm
Rougham Airfield Fortnightly every other Sunday 10.00am-3pm (Mar - Oct)
Woodbridge Community Centre 2nd & 4th Sat 9am-1pm
The Suffolk Food Hall
The Suffolk Food Hall is Suffolk's leading independent Food retailer, bringing together several businesses under one roof providing an outlet for the best local quality food.
Open: Monday to Saturday 9am - 6pm and Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm
Please click on the link above for full details.
The Suffolk Food Hall is Suffolk's leading independent Food retailer, bringing together several businesses under one roof providing an outlet for the best local quality food.
Open: Monday to Saturday 9am - 6pm and Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm
Please click on the link above for full details.
There is a new Farm & Craft Market held on the Second Sunday of each month at Whelnetham Community Centre - just 2 miles from Bury St Edmunds. Open from 9am to 1pm. Please click on the link for more information.
For organic food suppliers in Suffolk please see Food Heaven
Please also see Shoppers' Guide to Suffolk
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