The Best Farm Shops in Yorkshire for Family Food and Drink

Yorkshire’s best farm shops offer families fresh, local produce and unique experiences. Yolk Farm provides a play barn and animals for children. Fodder in Harrogate has an enormous food hall and profits support local farmers. Mainsgill Farm Shop near Richmond features zero-food-miles produce, a cafe, and even resident camels.

There's something special about a good farm shop, isn't there? It’s more than just shopping; it's a whole experience. Whether it's for the big Christmas food haul or just a weekend treat, finding a place filled with amazing local produce feels like striking gold. And if there's one place that's absolutely packed with these gems, it's Yorkshire.

From sprawling food halls to cosy delis, the county offers a brilliant variety of spots to fill a basket. Here’s a look at ten fantastic destinations for some serious food and drink exploration, perfect for the whole family.

Yolk Farm and the Minskip Farm Shop

Imagine a fresh food market right in the middle of a working farm. That’s exactly what you get at Yolk Farm near Boroughbridge. The team here grows and hand-picks all their produce daily, so everything is as fresh as it gets. It’s a brilliant destination for your Christmas shopping, with a great choice of turkeys and all sorts of festive treats. One thing to look out for is their amazing pork pie, which comes with poultry and sage stuffing and a cranberry or apricot topping.

Delicious. And, as the name suggests, this place is all about eggs. The Yolk Cafe serves them up any way you like, from a simple scramble to something more elaborate. It’s a great spot for the family too, with an outdoor pizza oven, a children’s play barn, a dog walking field, and plenty of farm animals to say hello to. It's an entire day out, not just a food shop.

Fourteen Drops Market Hall in Yarm

For those who love a bit of gourmet feasting, this destination deli is a must-visit. Found in the historic market town of Yarm, Market Hall is a haven for food lovers. The deli counter is stocked with a fantastic selection of UK cheeses and cured meats. It’s the perfect place to create a bespoke hamper, filling it with treats from all over the world.

There are posh crisps, hot sauces, cool condiments, and a huge variety of craft ales and ciders. The wall of wine is genuinely impressive, and the expert staff are on hand to help pick out the perfect bottle, whether it’s a gift or something to go with dinner. Next door, the cafe is a great place to stop for brunch or cocktails after a bit of shopping.

Drewtons in East Yorkshire

This place really champions local. Drewtons works with over 250 local farmers and suppliers, so everything on offer is top-quality with clear traceability. Housed in beautifully restored farm buildings, it’s a place where you can easily spend a few hours.

There’s a farm shop, café, tearoom, a proper delicatessen, a butcher, a cellar, and even a luxury shopping store. The guiding principle here is all about ‘supporting the surrounding farming community, reducing the need for excessive 'food miles' and championing livestock wellbeing’. The cafe menu is full of hearty breakfasts, lovely afternoon tea options, and tasty snacks. Meanwhile, the bakery uses traditional Yorkshire recipes to create award-winning pies, pastries, and quiches every single day. The fresh food options are endless.

Fodder in Harrogate

Known as a true star of the Yorkshire food scene, Fodder showcases incredible food and drink from farmers across the region. Better yet, the profits are given back to support farmers and the countryside through the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. The food hall is enormous and perfect for a weekly shop or a special occasion. You can get everything here, from the turkey and all the trimmings to craft beer and artisan gins.

The butcher team is always ready with advice, and there are often tasting sessions from suppliers. If all that shopping makes you hungry, the cafe serves up hearty pies and proper bacon butties. For those looking to sharpen their festive cooking skills, a masterclass on perfecting the ultimate Christmas spread is happening on December 4th.

Mainsgill Farm Shop near Richmond

What started as a converted garage selling home-reared meat in 1997 has grown into one of the largest farm retail operations in the North. Mainsgill Farm Shop now farms over 1,200 acres, meaning its produce has zero food miles.

The ground-floor farm shop is packed with local and unique foods. It has its own bakery, a fantastic butchery counter, a deli, and a cafe. But there’s more. Upstairs, there’s a huge clothing and gift area with popular brands. And for a bit of unexpected fun, the farm is home to not just the usual farm animals, but camels too! It’s a brilliant family day out with plenty to see and do.

The new look shop at Bolton Abbey

A trip to Bolton Abbey is always a treat, and now the village shop on the estate makes it even better. After a major refurbishment, the shop is dedicated to championing Yorkshire producers and artisan craftsmanship. It’s bursting with fresh food and giftware.

It also now stocks products from the Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop, including favourites like Chatsworth Heather Honey and Duck Rillette. For walkers exploring the beautiful estate, the new ‘grab & go’ coffee bar in the cafe is the perfect spot to warm up and refuel. This shop truly enhances the Bolton Abbey experience.

Weetons Food Hall in Harrogate

Sometimes called 'The Daylesford of the North', Weetons Food Hall has been showcasing the region’s best local produce for 20 years. It's a stylish and dreamy place to do some food shopping, with a huge selection of fresh produce, carefully chosen specialities, and quality ready-made meals.

The flagship store on Leeds Road is a destination in itself, with a fantastic cafe and restaurant. There is also an inspiring home and garden area, which is beautifully decorated for the festive season. It's a complete lifestyle store, perfect for an afternoon of browsing.

Hinchliffe’s and The Rusty Bull in Huddersfield

With a history stretching back to 1929, Hinchliffe’s knows a thing or two about farming and fresh food. The farm shop, which opened in 1974, is a local institution. Visitors can find home-reared beef, award-winning pies, plus sausages and bacon straight from the on-site butcher.

The bakery produces fresh bread and cakes, and the eggs come directly from the farm. The on-site restaurant, The Rusty Bull, is a real highlight. It serves up delicious food all day, with a breakfast menu that includes hearty full English breakfasts and tasty 'on toast' options. The main menu features restaurant classics and gourmet burgers.

Craggies in Hebden Bridge

Set in the beautiful rolling hills of Cragg Vale, Craggies is a family-owned butcher’s and café that prides itself on high-quality, locally-sourced fresh meat. The pies are made daily in the on-site bakery, using meat from their own in-house butchery.

The shop is also stocked with freshly baked bread, cakes, and puddings. The café offers stunning countryside views over the moors, making it a lovely spot for a break. In the farm shop, you can stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables. The Deli has a great range of cheese and charcuterie, while The Larder is the place to find local beer, preserves, and chutneys.

Robertshaw’s in Thornton and Skipton

This family business has been selling fresh food since 1929, starting with potatoes and vegetables sold at the side of the road. Today, Robertshaw’s operates across three sites and includes an award-winning butcher's, a delicatessen, a greengrocers, and a larder. The bakery is well-known for its pies, confectionery, and what it describes as its ‘famous Yorkshire puddings’. The Thornton shop even has a garden centre. The Skipton site has a fantastic restaurant that uses ingredients straight from its own butchery, deli, and shop, offering a true farm-to-table experience.