A Season of Small Joys

January has a habit of arriving with a lot of noise. New rules. New targets. New versions of ourselves we’re apparently supposed to become overnight. If your inbox looks anything like mine, it’s full of big promises and bigger pressure — all delivered at a time of...

The Christmas Traditions We’re Honoured to Be Part Of

I think the C word was first uttered around May this year. Christmas is a huge part of our calendar, and as the saying goes, you’ve got to make hay while the sun shines — though I do often wish our business wasn’t quite so dependent on it. Over the years, we’ve had...

Pumpkins, Progress & a Taste of Autumn

Autumn has well and truly arrived. Despite the inevitable rain and blustery days, I’ve always loved the distinct seasons we get here in England. By the time one is drawing to a close, I’m ready to move on to the next — ready for a change in pace, whatever that might...

Celebrating British Carrot Day with this delightful dish from our kitchen team

Last week we celebrated the autumn equinox with the most wonderful harvest supper, in one of Kate's polytunnels. Using all of the produce from Kate's organic market garden, our kitchen team created an incredible home-grown feast. We loved the braised carrots so much,...

Autumn & Anniversaries at Hartley

August always feels like a milestone month for us here at Hartley. On 20th August 2008, we opened the doors to our Farm Shop for the very first time. This summer marked 17 years since that day – a moment that always makes me pause and reflect on how far we’ve come. It...

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FIVE DAYS TO GO…

FIVE DAYS TO GO…

...Until our Spring Farm Open Day! Sunday 1st May, 10am-4pm If you haven't already heard, this Sunday we will be opening our doors and showing you a side of the farm you may not have seen before!...

Easter Opening Times

Easter Opening Times

We're open on Easter Sunday this year! Normal bank holiday hours on Sunday & Monday though so we can go home and eat lots of chocolate eggs! We hope you all can come and say hello for a cup of...

Book Now for Easter Sunday Lunch

Book Now for Easter Sunday Lunch

We're open! For the first time, we're going to be open to serve up a delicious Easter lunch. Celebrate with friends and family over some incredible local produce. £17.50 per person £8.50 for...

Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch

Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch

Give Mum the day off she deserves and treat her (and the rest of the family) to a Sunday lunch in our Kitchen. £19.50 per person £10.50 for children under 12yrs A free glass of bubbly for all you...

Local Lamb from Steve Bowles

Local Lamb from Steve Bowles

What's on your plate this Easter Sunday? One of the farmer's who we work with through the year is Steve Bowles who farms his flock of sheep next door to Hartley Farm at Church Farm, Winsley. His...

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