Mouthwatering delights await at The Farm Shop at Barton Grange Garden Centre.

As someone who loves to cook and loves to eat even more, a farm shop is always a ‘must-go’, so this half-term holiday we kicked it off with a foodie trip.

The farm shop is usually our last stop when exploring the extensive Barton Grange Garden Centre near Preston. It is particularly lovely at this time of year, with the last of the Autumnal decor finishing and the Christmas displays exploding in a variety of colours and hues.

If you can get through the forest of baubles and strings of lights, you’ll arrive at the entrance to The Farm Shop, with a wide variety of local produce and exotic delights to match.

Local suppliers include Bury Black Pudding Company, Mrs. Dowson’s Ice Cream, and Bowland Brewery, all displayed beautifully to tempt you to take a few home.

When you visit The Farm Shop at Barton Grange, be sure to try the delicious artisan cheeses from Dewlay Cheesemakers and the fresh bread from Lovingly Artisan. And don’t forget to pick up some award-winning sausages from Johnson and Swarbrick’s butchery.

If you’re looking for a specific product, such as Barton Grange Farm Shop’s famous homemade jams or chutneys, the staff are super friendly to help with any recommendations.

There are endless ‘bake at home’ options such as fresh pizzas, pies and snacks.

Our particular favourite is the ‘bake at home sausage rolls’. I love anything with pastry, so these meaty delights are a must-buy. £6 for 6 I also feel they are a bit of a bargain based on the other pastry-producing competitors.

The whole farm shop is filled with enjoy-at-home sweet delights too, including fresh cream cakes, macarons and gateaux for special occasions.

As you can expect, it’s not your budget supermarket, but for a few key items and for supporting local farmers, this is definitely on our ‘must-go’ list for any foodies in the area. For more information and opening times visit their website here. See below for the delicious results…xx