Whether you are looking for freshly baked bread and homemade cakes or high quality meat, farm shops are packed with locally sourced products to enjoy. Usually family-run or independent businesses, farm shops offer an alternative shopping experience to large chain stores.
Cambridgeshire has plenty of farm shops to explore with new ones popping up all of the time across the county. Even if you have exhausted the farm shops in the area, there are many more to visit in the neighbouring county of Suffolk.
Muddy Stilettos has now revealed its shortlist for the best farm shops in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. You can find out if your favourite farm shop has been nominated below.
Little Gems
Location: 21 Market Place, Southwold IP18 6ED
Found next to the Suffolk coast, this quaint farm shop in Southwold is a family-run business that aims to supply residents with local produce. Little Gems stocks a huge array of fruits and vegetables as well as jams, sauces, and cheeses.
Aside from food, Little Gems also sells a range of plants including bouquets of flowers and herbs you can grow at home. The shop has a focus on selling organic produce and items made by other local businesses in and close to Southwold.
Johnsons of Old Hurst
Location: Church Street, Old Hurst, Huntingdon PE28 3AF
As well as all of the ingredients you would need to make a homecooked meal, Johnsons of Old Hurst also supplies pre-prepared items from pasties and sausage rolls to breads and brownies. There is also a tea room and steakhouse to try out some of the shop's products before buying.
This farm shop also stands out thanks to the addition of an onsite zoo. The zoo is home to over 100 animals with a range of experiences available to allow you to get up close to some of the creatures.
The Barn Butchery
Location: Barrow Road, Denham, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5EQ
Being only a 40 minute drive away from Cambridge, the Barn Butchery might be a good alternative to farm shops in Cambridgeshire if you are looking for somewhere new to try. With 30 years of experience in butchery, Gareth Doherty opened his own farm shop in 2020.
The Barn Butchery quickly became popular in the area and even won an award in 2022 for the best farm shop in the East of England. As well as high quality meat, the shop sells pastries, cooking sauces, fruit juices, and more.
Friday Street Farm Shop
Location: Friday Street, Saxmundham IP17 1JX
With fresh produce delivered everyday, the Friday Street Farm Shop is stocked with everything you could need from vegetables to handmade chocolates. There is also the option to pick your own strawberries and raspberries, which might make for a fun day out with the family.
If you cannot wait to get home to try the food on offer, the Friday Street Kitchen serves up breakfasts, lunches, and even a Sunday roast using a lot of the produce sold onsite. If you have more of a sweet tooth, the restaurant also has an afternoon tea option and plenty of cakes.
Two Sevens Deli
Location: 16 Friars Street, Sudbury CO10 2AA
Having only opened in 2023, Two Sevens Deli is a fairly new farm shop that aims to create "a little hang out spot" with "a collection of super local and super delicious products". The farm shop has a focus on selling cheese, charcuterie, natural wines, and craft beer.
The shop's staff are always on hand to help you pair any wine or beer to a recipe or cheese. Two Sevens Deli also holds events such as a monthly Wine Club.
