Business Details
14 Years
experience
Award-Winning Farm Shop & Cafe in Durham
Established in 2012, Knitsley Farm Shop Farm Shop is a family-run business rooted in sustainable farming and community support. Our operations span a mixed farm, butchery, artisan bakery, and retail space, offering locally sourced produce and homemade goods. We prioritise quality and tradition, from rearing livestock to crafting award-winning pork pies and pastries. Our commitment to environmental stewardship is evident through our participation in the Countryside Stewardship scheme.The Granary Cafe serves meals made with our own meats, while our bakery produces preservative-free breads and cakes daily. We collaborate with over 20 local producers to ensure a diverse range of products. Our online ordering system and remote collection point enhance customer convenience. Sustainability and self-sufficiency remain central to our business model, supporting both local employment and ethical farming practices.
Services
Farm Shop
Butchery
Granary Cafe
Artisan Bakery
Deli Counter
Online Ordering
Catering Service
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We are a sixth-generation family-run farm with sustainable practices.
- Our butchery offers 21-day aged beef and award-winning pork pies.
- Artisan bakery produces preservative-free breads and cakes daily.
- We support over 20 local producers and short supply chains.
- Online ordering with flexible collection options available.
Associations and certifications
- Highly commended CAA 2023
Services
Farm Shop
Our farm shop offers a curated selection of locally sourced meats, fresh produce, cheeses, and artisan goods. We prioritise partnerships with regional producers to ensure quality and sustainability. Customers enjoy a diverse range of products, from award-winning pork pies to seasonal vegetables.
Butchery
The onsite butchery provides aged beef, lamb, and rare-breed pork, alongside award-winning bacon and sausages. All meats are prepared using traditional methods, with carcasses hung for optimal tenderness and flavour.
Granary Cafe
The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea using ingredients from our farm and local suppliers. Menus feature house specialties like steak sandwiches and battered fish and chips, with options for dietary requirements.
Artisan Bakery
Our bakery produces preservative-free breads, cakes, and pastries daily using traditional stone ovens. Specialities include sourdough loaves and seasonal desserts like peach melba, all made from scratch in our historic granary space.
Online Ordering
Customers can place grocery orders via our website for collection in-store or at a remote pickup point. The system allows customisation of quantities and special requests, with payment options for convenience.
Questions
What products are available at Knitsley Farm Shop?
We offer locally sourced meats, artisan breads, fresh produce, cheeses, deli items, and homemade cakes. Our range includes award-winning pork pies and pastries.
Do you provide catering services?
Yes, we offer bespoke catering with options from finger food to roast meat platters, using our homemade pies and local ingredients.
Can I order groceries online?
Yes, our online system allows you to order groceries for collection in-store or at our remote pickup point.
Are there dietary options available?
Our cafe provides meals suitable for special dietary requirements, with staff available to discuss allergy information.
What sustainability practices do you follow?
We participate in the Countryside Stewardship scheme, maintain ancient woodlands, and prioritise local sourcing to reduce environmental impact.
Reviews (4)
Caroline Wiscombe
Jan 03, 2022
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Simply stunning butchery. Our second visit to the north east in self catering accommodation in the last couple of months. Last time the lamb noisettes knocked our socks off (& the chicken thighs which I did as chicken parmigiana with pasta); this time we have enjoyed a melt in the mouth 'stuffed lamb crown with apricot and Caribbean stuffing'. Absolute knockout! THANK YOU Knitsley!!!
Kevin Newell
Dec 26, 2021
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Situated on a national cycle path. A happy and friendly place. Great food ready to eat with indoor and outdoor seating. The retail outlet is full of locally sourced foods. A butcher, bakery, wine and beers, also lots of jams, butter, coffee and tea. The staff are very helpful and friendly. We use the carpark, take a walk along the disused railway, return to have a coffee and a light meal. Well worth a visit
Lauren Jones
Dec 13, 2021
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Love this place! The food and staff are brilliant. We go here on a regular basis. Me and my husband also held a meal here after our wedding and it was brilliant. The food was amazing and just kept coming, the staff were so helpful and decorated the room lovely (which had just been newly decorated) would highly recommend holding an event here or even just going for a pie and caramel biscuit! 😍😋
Mike Shiels
Nov 19, 2021
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Great little shop with lots of niche delicatessen products you don't find elsewhere, and great butchery. Also now has an outdoor/takeaway cafe, so great for a stop off when walking out cycling the coast-to-coast track that runs past it
