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
