Get out into the beautiful Richard III countryside and enjoy walking and cycling around the country lanes taking in the views. What better than to take a picnic with locally produced food and drink. Here's a list of where to get your goodies from.
127 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1RT
Tel: 01455 459181
https://thebondstreetdistillery.co.uk/
Founded by Sally Faulkner in 2018 when she acquired the old Bond Street Glass premises, this distillery and gin school makes delights such as Raspberry Gin, Rhubarb & Custard Gin and classic London Dry. A bar is open at weekends.
Dadlington Lane, Stapleton, Leicester LE9 8JL
Phone: 07885 768703
E-mail: info@bradshawfarmshop.co.uk
https://bradshawfarmshop.co.uk/
Step into our shop and explore a treasure trove of convenience items that make your everyday shopping a delight. From fresh fruits and vegetables to local honey that’s a sweet sensation, we’ve got it all. Don’t forget to indulge your sweet tooth with our delectable cakes!
Culloden Farm, Twycross, CV9 3QF
Tel 01530 272 000
https://.www.dreamycow.co.uk
Dreamy Cow offers indulgent ice cream crafted from the milk of their British Friesian cows and locally-sourced ingredients. They use solar energy, reflecting a conscientious approach to food production. This fusion of local sourcing and sustainable practices results in a deliciously creamy ice cream.
Lindridge Farm, Lindridge Lane, Desford, LE9 9FD
Tel 07908 007935
https://www.leedhamfarmdairy.com
Leedham Farm Dairy near Desford offers fresh milk and cream from its herd, pasteurised gently to lock in goodness. Available at the Milk Cabin on Lindridge Lane, a vending machine open seven days a week, the farm also hosts local food producers on weekends. The Milk Cabin is also home to a DIY Milkshake Bar with over eight weekly-changing flavours, offering an interactive and delicious experience.
Sparkenhoe Farm, Main Road, Upton,
Leicestershire, CV13 6JX
Tel 01455 213863
https://www.leicestershirecheese.co.uk
Sparkenhoe Farm is a charming spot featuring a tea room and cheese shop, where you can relax with a cheese toastie amidst the farm atmosphere. The Leicestershire Handmade Cheese Company also makes and matures cheeses here. Famous varieties include Sparkenhoe Red Leicester, Battlefield Blue, Sparkenhoe Blue and Bosworth Field, all made from their Holstein Friesian herd’s raw milk.
Spinneybank Farm, Higham Lane, Stoke Golding, CV13 6JH
Tel 01455 212445 https://www.facebook.com/SpinneybankFarmShop
This rustic family-run farm shop near Stoke Golding sells home-cured bacon, sausages, burgers, oven-ready chickens, baked goods and more. Spinneybank Farm Shop is part of a working farm, so it’s advisable to call to check opening times before setting off.
Romerden Farm, Upton Lane, Stoke Golding, CV13 6EU
Tel 01455 212 199
https://www.tomlinsonsfarmshop.co.uk
The Tomlinson family, with farming roots spanning generations, offers high-quality seasonal produce like Bronze turkeys, cockerels, chicken, beef, rare-breed pork and 21-day dry-aged Dexter beef. They also offer fresh local lamb and more.