Lower Clopton Farm Shop Events Feed

Spring Lamb Tasting

30 Mar 2008 0:00:00 +00

Come and try some of our home reared, new season Speing Lamb at on of our tasting days.

BBQ Tasting

26 Apr 2008 0:00:00 +01

Award winning, home made sausages in a variety of flavours, home made burgers, grill sticks, kebabs as well as home produced beef or lamb steaks – come and try before you buy!

Open Farm Sunday

1 May 2008 0:00:00 +01

Come and have a walk around the farm on our new Farm Trail and see some of the animals and machinery. There will be a BBQ throughout the day and the shop will be open too.

Summer Food Fair

1 Jun 2008 0:00:00 +01

AWARD WINNING FARM SHOP TO HOLD SUMMER FOOD FAIR ON AUGUST 16th

Lower Clopton Farm Shop will be holding a Summer Food Fair on August 16th in celebration of their local suppliers & farmers. Visitors will be provided with the chance to meet some of the local farmers who supply the seasonal produce available in store and the opportunity to taste their delicious summer foods.

The Farm Shop recently reached the national finals for best new farm shop from the National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) and their pork sausages won the title of Tastiest Breakfast Sausage in the West Midlands earlier this year. During summer months they produce their own home made BBQ range including many varieties of sausages, burgers, grill sticks, spare ribs and marinated meats, available to taste on the day.

In addition to the famous BBQ tasting, a vast array of other summer foods and drinks will be free to sample. There will be a range of local beers and ciders from Purity and Hogans along with award winning cheese from Simon Weaver and Gorsehill Abbey Cheese. Top quality picnic foods from Simple Suppers will be available to taste including quiches, pies, tarts and sausage rolls while local fruit farmers will providing a range of soft fruit and juices. Spot Loggins Ice Cream will be providing the opportunity to taste their tempting flavours that include Ginger, Honeycomb, Apple Pie and Cappuccino.

There will also be the chance to meet the farm animals, enjoy a cream tea, and win a BBQ hamper while enjoying some traditional family entertainment.

The farm trail & picnic area currently being developed on the previously inaccessible Meon Hill, will be open to the public that day for a preview with views over Stratford, The Vale of Evesham and north Cotswolds. The two circular farm trails starting from Lower Clopton Farm are scheduled to be completed and formally opened during the Spring of 2009.

A family run business, Richard Baldwyn is the third generation to work this 211 acre farm.

Richard comments, “We opened the shop to supplement our farming income back in November 2004. Our aim is to sell the highest quality British produce, sourced either directly from their farm or other local farmers where possible. The family believes in supporting the British economy and local farming community, so you’ll find that 99% of the produce available in the store is British. The food has travelled a maximum of 50 miles and over half our suppliers are from a 10 mile radius of the shop. Our staff are all locals. Buying direct from our farm puts you in touch with the seasons when the produce is the best you can get. We feel the less food is hauled, handled and added to, the better it is. Come along and we will promise you'll taste the difference!”

The Farm Shop held a very successful Christmas Food Fair in 2007 that saw over 400 visitors brave the chill November day to sample their festive foods and free range turkey. Numbers are set to rise for this family summer event.

The Summer Food Fair & Farm Trail will open at 10am and close at 4pm. Lower Clopton Farm Shop is nestled at the base of Meon Hill on the B4632 Long Marston road, 7 miles south of Stratford-upon-Avon and just north of the Cotswold village of Mickleton.

Sausage Tasting

31 Oct 2008 0:00:00 +00

Saturday 8th November (11am – 2pm)

Celebrate the end of British Sausage week by tasting a variety of flavours, including the winner of our ‘new sausage flavour’ competition.

Turkey Tasting

31 Oct 2008 0:00:00 +00

Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd November (11am – 2pm)

Try some of our succulent, home reared, free range turkey, for that perfect Christmas dinner. Don’t forget to get your Christmas orders in by 13th December.

Farm Trail Opening

1 Apr 2009 0:00:00 +01

We're excited to announce that we will be opening our farm trail and picnic area on Meon Hill this spring. The trail will offer three different circular routes with varying lengths and difficulty... some suitable for little legs! Each will include points of interest including an ant hill colony, barn owl hunting & nesting area, pollen & nectar habitat and panoramic views of Stratford-Upon-Avon, the Vale of Evesham and beyond. The trail will be open during shop hours and free to use. Children's activity sheets and trail maps will be available in the shop. Come along and join us for the grand opening & family fun on Saturday May 23rd

British BBQ Week BBQ & Beer Tasting

1 Apr 2009 0:00:00 +01

To celebrate British BBQ Week we will be providing customers with the opportunity to sample our award winning range of sausages, burgers, kebabs, marinated meats, ribs, ketchups, chutneys, mustards as well as Purity Beers and Hogan's cider to kick off the BBQ season.

We will be BBQing from 11-2pm on the lawn in front of the shop – see you there.

Open Farm Sunday

1 Apr 2009 0:00:00 +01

Unfortunately we are going to have to cancel the events planned for today due to the bad weather. We have no dry sheep for shearing and it's not really BBQ weather either! If anyone does want to brave the weather, the Farm Trail is still open as usual and you are welcome to come and have a walk round that (and see if there are any ducks on the pond!). We appologise for any inconvenience and hope to see you in the shop another day.

Open Farm Sunday is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old to enjoy the living, vibrant countryside. Take time to listen to the birds, soak up the scenery, experience the smells of the farmyard and really get in touch with the land that feeds us. Discover at first hand what it means to be a farmer and taste the produce.

Walk our farm trail on Meon Hill, see farming demonstrations, meet the animals, hear all about modern farming methods straight from the farmers mouth, enjoy our activity trail for kids, visit our farm shop and BBQ, enjoy the views and picnic on Meon Hill with its panoramic views.

Come and feed your senses on Open Farm Sunday between 10am and 4pm – free to attend!

There will be activities as follows:

Guided Farm Tours at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm (to include meeting the turkey chicks)

Shearing Demonstrations at 11.30am and 3.30pm

BBQ 12 - 2pm

Family Fun Week

1 Apr 2009 0:00:00 +01

Tues 28th July - Sat 1st Aug
10am - 4pm Daily

FREE FARM TRAIL & HILLSIDE PICNIC AREA
Meet the new turkey chicks
See some Farm Machinery
Sausage and burger making from 11.00am each day
BBQ 12 - 2pm *** Teas & Coffees

Plus the following schedule of events (1:30 - 3:30 daily):

Tues - 'My Art Project' Art Workshop, Vintage Milking Trailer

Wed - Vintage Milking Trailer

Thurs - Sheep Husbandry Demonstration

Fri - 'Roots to Shoots' Tree Surgeon

Sat - Mask Making with local Sculpter Rachel Fotheringham

Prize Draw - BBQ Hampers to be Won!

Farm Trail & Stratford Food Fair

14 Aug 2009 0:00:00 +01

Our new farm trail is now open. Children’s activity sheets and trail maps are available to purchase in the farm shop. Come along and enjoy our beautiful countryside and picnic area with panoramic views of The Vale of Evesham, The Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and beyond! Stratford-upon-Avon Festival of Food: 25th – 27th Sept Visit our stand in the main marquee at the 2009 Stratford Festival of Food that is taking place on the recreation ground opposite the RST at the end of September. There will be a large marquee of food exhibitors, a cafe, a beer tent, and local chefs will be demonstrating their skills throughout each day, so there will be plenty of opportunity to eat and drink!

Turkey Tasting

9 Oct 2009 0:00:00 +01

First Annual Turkey Open Day - 14th November 10am to 4pm

- A chance to view the free range turkeys (at a distance)

- Turkey Tasting (plus all the appropriate condiments of sauces, gravies, etc)

- Carving demonstration

- A chance to meet the farmer & butchery team

- Turkey leftover tips

- 3 bird roast demonstration

- Mulled wine

- A £5 discount for all who order their Christmas turkey by the end of the day!

Summer Food Fair

29 Apr 2010 0:00:00 +01

Lower Clopton Farm Shop will be holding a Summer Food Fair on July 17th in celebration of their local suppliers & farmers. Visitors will be provided with the chance to meet some of the local farmers who supply the seasonal produce available in store and the opportunity to taste their delicious summer foods.

In addition to the famous BBQ & Summer food tasting, there will also be the chance to meet the farm animals, walk our farm trail, picnic on Meon Hill, and enjoy some traditional family entertainment. There's no need to book, just drop by for a mouth watering selection of the best quality local Summer produce from the fields around you.

Sausage Tasting

29 Apr 2010 0:00:00 +01

From traditional spicy Cumberland to pork & sage, beef & red chilli to pork & ale, our sausages are award winning and famous in the area...for good reason. Don't take our word for it, come along and try them for yourself with our range of gourmet pickles, ketchups and relishes.

Game Tasting

29 Apr 2010 0:00:00 +01

To mark the beginning of the game season we'll have a range of local game to taste and lots of advice on hand from our butchery team for those who are new to this delicacy.

Turkey Tasting

29 Apr 2010 0:00:00 +01

To sample our delicious free range, bronze or white turkey before ordering, come along in November and join us for a tasting before placing your order.
All our turkeys are reared in natural surroundings here on our farm, to TFTA quality standards and are fully mature before slaughter, adding to the flavour and texture of the meat. Our team of butchers would be happy to bone, stuff or prepare a turkey crown. See you there!

Farm Trail Open

29 Apr 2010 0:00:00 +01

Our farm trail is open Tuesday to Saturday during shop hours all Spring & Summer.
Children's activity sheets and trail maps are available to purchase in the farm shop.
There are 3 different circular routes all starting at the farm shop. Come along and enjoy our beautiful countryside and picnic area with panoramic views of The Vale of Evesham, The Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and beyond!

Sausage Tasting

24 Aug 2010 0:00:00 +01