Business Details
26 Years
experience
Award-Winning Butchers in Ramsbottom
At Walmsleys Butchers, we are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our operations. With over two decades of experience, we have established ourselves as purveyors of premium quality meats, evidenced by our collection of more than 20 gold medals from the Slavacto European Food Awards. Our dedication to sourcing from suppliers who uphold the highest standards of animal husbandry ensures that every product we offer is of exceptional quality and taste. Our meats are stored in optimal conditions, aged to perfection, and expertly butchered using state-of-the-art humidified Smeva counters that preserve freshness.Our team of skilled butchers and passionate staff prepare a diverse range of ready-made meals and bakery products daily, reflecting our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Recognised by industry peers and loyal customers alike, we maintain rigorous standards in both product quality and service, ensuring our position as one of the UK's foremost butcheries.
Services
Sausages
Pies
Copas Turkeys
Game
Duck
Chicken
Beef
Lamb
Pork
Bacon
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 gold medal-winning products from the Slavacto European Food Awards.
- Our team includes Q Guild-certified butchers with decades of industry expertise.
- We source exclusively from farms adhering to high standards of animal welfare.
- Our meats are aged and stored using state-of-the-art humidified Smeva counters.
- We prepare fresh meals and bakery products daily in-house.
Associations and certifications
- Slavacto European Food Awards
Services
Sausages
Our sausages are crafted from locally sourced Lancashire pork, blended with fresh herbs and spices on-site. Each variety has won gold medals at the Slavacto European Food Awards, including Cumberland, Pork & Chive, and Moroccan Lamb. Our recipes combine tradition with innovation to deliver exceptional flavour and quality.
Pies
Walmsleys Butchers' pies feature high meat content and exacting standards, produced in our purpose-built bakery. The range includes single-portion and family plate pies, such as the award-winning Pork pie and the popular Huntsman pie. Every pie uses premium ingredients for superior taste and texture.
Copas Turkeys
Our free-range bronze turkeys are slow-grown for at least 25 weeks, reared in open barns and meadows. Dry-plucked and hung for seven days to enhance flavour, they are delivered in presentation boxes with giblets, rosemary, and cooking instructions for a premium festive experience.
Game
Sourced from estates in Suffolk and Berkshire via The Wild Meat Company, our game includes pheasant, guinea fowl, grouse, and venison. Available fresh or frozen during the October-February season, these products reflect our commitment to quality and traditional hunting practices.
Chicken
Supplied by Highbury Farms, our chickens are non-intensively reared with cereal-fed diets and no growth hormones. We also offer free-range options from The Herb Fed Company, ensuring tender, flavourful meat produced under humane conditions.
People
Jonathan Wallwork
Owner
Jonathan trained under Q Guild butcher Eric Walmsley for seven years before acquiring the business in 2000. As Vice Chairman of North West Q Guild, he champions industry standards and innovation while overseeing daily operations and product development.
June Rostern
Front of Shop Manager
With 22 years at Walmsleys Butchers, June manages counter displays, staff training, and customer service standards. Her expertise ensures consistent presentation and a welcoming environment for all customers.
Questions
What makes Walmsleys' sausages award-winning?
Our sausages use locally sourced Lancashire pork and fresh herbs, with every variety winning gold medals at the Slavacto European Food Awards.
Do you offer free-range turkey options?
Yes, our Copas Turkeys are free-range bronze breeds, dry-plucked and hung for seven days to enhance natural flavours.
Are your meats ethically sourced?
We source from farms adhering to high animal welfare standards, including non-intensive rearing and natural diets.
What are your opening hours?
We are open Monday 8am-5pm, Tuesday 8am-5pm, Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-5pm, and Saturday 7:45am-1pm.
Do you prepare ready-made meals?
Yes, our team prepares fresh meals and bakery products daily using premium ingredients.
Where are your game products sourced from?
Our game comes from estates in Suffolk and Berkshire via The Wild Meat Company, with venison from Scottish stalking estates.
Reviews (5)
Jim Bob
Jan 22, 2022
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Excellent butchers. The quality of the produce, be it plain meat, or one of the prepared options, is outstanding. I have always received the best customer service from friendly, polite staff since we moved back up north 12 years ago, and we come here every fortnight. Fyi, the fridge display has never moved position as it is a small shop, which has stayed open throughout the pandemic. Please bear this in mind when reading the only negative review.
Robert Cooper
Mar 13, 2021
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You get what you pay for, great quality food. The pork pies and huntsman pies are outstanding. The staff are exemplary, polite and professional. A real asset to Ramsbottom.
Ian Donaldson
Oct 08, 2020
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Today my wife waited outside in the rain for a good 10 minutes. When there was a space inside
she was asked to enter and wait by the window. A gentleman (who was with another shopper )offered to
wait outside so there was ample space between customers to allow my wife to see the display on offer
as this is now located centrally in the shop. There were only 3 people in the shop . Unfortunately an assistant rudely asked not once but three times for her to stay by the window whilst she
was trying to see what was on offer towards the centre display.This being whilst a butcher was trying to receive
she was asked to enter and wait by the window. A gentleman (who was with another shopper )offered to
wait outside so there was ample space between customers to allow my wife to see the display on offer
as this is now located centrally in the shop. There were only 3 people in the shop . Unfortunately an assistant rudely asked not once but three times for her to stay by the window whilst she
was trying to see what was on offer towards the centre display.This being whilst a butcher was trying to receive
William Cain
Aug 10, 2020
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Consistently above average quality produce. Walmsley's offers sauces or glazes most others aspire to.
Stella Jackson
Jun 04, 2019
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Best rib of beef ever. Cooked to perfection with the help of excellent advice and the loan of a meat thermometer. If there were more than 5 stars available Walmsleys would get them!
