Fordhall Farm Shop is located on the outskirts of the traditional market town of Market Drayton (A53) in North Shropshire in the picturesque Tern Valley. It was opened in 2004 when an old shippon was renovated into the speciality farm shop.
Both the shop and the farm are now run by brother and sister, Charlotte and Ben Hollins who began their business back in 2004 when they were only 21 and 19 years respectively (their family had tenanted the land here for over 3 generations). They sell all local or organic produce and Ben prides himself in the beef, lamb and pork that he hand rears organically on the farm. Fordhall is also England's first community-owned farm when it was saved from development in 2006. Now owned by over 8000 people from across the country the farm is used as a community resource for education and access, whilst the land is leased to Ben and Charlotte as tenant farmers.
Their cattle and sheep are reared outdoors on a unique outdoor grazing system called foggage farming. This gives the livestock the most natural and happy life, whilst also improving flavour of the meat. They rear aberdeen angus and hereford cattle on their clover and wildlife rich meadows, and have free-range Gloucester Old Spot pigs close to the farmyard.
As well as the beef, lamb and pork they sell their own dry cured bacon, pork sausages free range organic eggs, fresh locally grown vegetables, Shropshire Honey, jams, organic ice cream and local speciality cheeses. Fresh meat is available every week and there is always frozen meat in the freezer. All meat is slaughtered locally and butchered and hung (21 days) onsite. Ben has also ventured into Fordhall Hog Roasts for parties, weddings, special occasions, which is the only way they can expand their extensive farming enterprise.
Farm Shop If you live locally why not visit their shop on the farm?
Opening times: Wed:- 11am - 4pm Fri:- 11am - 6pm Sat:- 11am - 4pm Sun:- 11am - 4pm. They also have a nature trail and picnic area if you want to stay a little longer.
Opening times: Wed:- 11am - 4pm Fri:- 11am - 6pm Sat:- 11am - 4pm Sun:- 11am - 4pm. They also have a nature trail and picnic area if you want to stay a little longer.
For online sales, to find out more to follow their blog:
http://www.fordhallfarm.com/
By conventional mail
Fordhall Organic Farm, Tern Hill Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 3PS
By conventional mail
Fordhall Organic Farm, Tern Hill Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 3PS
Fordhall farm are having a family funday on Sunday 5th July, 11am - 4pm.
ReplyDeleteAn exciting day on the farm including farmers market, live music, games, welly wanging, steam engines, hog roast, guided walks, afternoon tea and more
Entry £5.00 per car, or free if you walk, use public transport or cycle.
The Fordhall Community Land Initiative (the community run social enterprise which owns the farm) is hosting a volunteer weekend on the 3rd and 4th of October (you will need to book on in advance) and will have a Family Art Activities Day on Sunday 4th October 11am-4pm. It will be open to all ages and all abilities with free entry. Hot food and drink will also be for sale. This is a great opportunity to come and enjoy the beautiful Tern Valley in all its Autumn glory.
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ReplyDeleteVolunteer Working Weekends
October 3rd-4th
November 7th-8th
Family Art Day
Sunday October 4th 11am-4pm
Art activities for the whole family around Fordhall Farm to coincide
with the National Big Draw event.
All materials supplied.
Hot food and drink will be available for sale.
Barn Dance and Hog Roast
Friday October 22nd, 7.30pm
At the Grove School, Market Drayton. There will be a bar on
the night and a full local food buffet. Tickets £10 adults
£5 children and concessions