Farm Shops and Cafes

Little Town Dairy

The same family has farmed Little Town for three generations. Nestled on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, with breathtaking views of the fells, this family dairy farm specialises in premium products made from the milk of their RSPCA accredited herd.

Dairy produce includes crème fraiche, smoothie drinks and farmhouse ice cream in mouth watering flavours, and luxury thick and creamy yoghurts with real fruit pieces. A wide range of cheeses from the region (including organic) and fresh local milk, eggs and farmhouse butter are also available.

The farm stocks a full range of farm assured beef, lamb, pork and chicken, as well as turkey and duck at certain times of year. All beef is Aberdeen Angus, reared on the family farm and hung for between 2 and 3 weeks to give maximum flavour. Pork is from outdoor reared Saddle Back pigs, free to roam the fields, resulting in extraordinary flavour. Their own lambs, grazing on the Bowland fells, produce top quality meat, and there is local Goosnargh chicken and award winning dry cured bacon.

The farm shop also sells freshly baked bread, cakes and pies, a wide range of jams, preserves and local honey, as well as chutneys, pickles and sauces. Logs, kindling and locally produced charcoal are also available.

The fresh produce at Little Town changes as it does naturally with the seasons of the year. So whether it’s delicious root vegetables for a warming casserole in winter, or the first crop of English strawberries, come and enjoy the variety on offer in the region, as well as the wonderful views!

Bashall Barn

Established in 2001 Bashall Barn sits at the centre of the Bashall Hall Estate, in the beautiful Ribble Valley. Situated in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bashall Barn is surrounded by miles of green and pleasant countryside with wonderful views and scenery. Bashall Barn is a people place. Run by Simon Barnes, and managed by the friendly staff that provide a warm and friendly service with a smile! Bashall Barn is changing rapidly as it expands to use the redundant farm buildings that surround it.

Bashall Barn are committed to selling locally produced goods. Products on sale in the farm shop include speciality bacon and sausages, cheese, pickles, preserves and sauces, along with the finest local ale brewed on site at the Bowland Brewery. They also make their own cakes, scones, ready meals and award winning ice creams on site in an open plan kitchen. Bashall Barn won the ‘Made in Lancashire’ ice cream award in 2005!

The delicious wide range of homemade produce can also be enjoyed in the cafe in a warm comfortable environment.

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