The ‘old school’ Nottinghamshire farm shop with ‘irresistible’ cakes and hearty autumn produce
Visitors can pick their own pumpkin in the lead-up to Halloween
As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for when it comes to fresh produce.
Supermarkets may be slightly cheaper than small independent businesses, but there’s only one winner in terms of quality.
As a rural county with hundreds of square miles of arable land, you won’t be stunned to hear that Nottinghamshire is full of highly rated farm shops.
At this time of year, following the later summer and early autumn harvest, our county’s farm shops become packed full of quality local produce.
Many of our county’s farm shops also stock tasty cakes from local bakeries and hand-made crafts for Halloween and Christmas.
You really can’t go wrong with any of Nottinghamshire’s farm shops, but one in particular excels at this time of year.
Maxeys Farm Shop and its ‘irresistible’ cakes
If you’re looking for the ultimate foodie haven this autumn, look no further than Maxeys Farm Shop.
Located just along the A617 at Kirklington, the farm shop boasts a deli, butchery and kitchen.
Maxeys has gone from strength to strength since opening in 2012 by selling quality local produce, having been shortlisted for the Muddy Stilettos Award for Best Farm Shop/Deli earlier this year.
The shop’s deli stocks more than 100 different cheeses, including the famous Cropwell Bishop and Colston Bassett varieties of stilton.
But those with a sweet tooth will be instantly drawn to the cake section at Maxeys, where all different kinds of tasty treats can be found.
From cheesecakes to chocolate brownies, it’s unsurprising that so many reviews highlight the farm shop’s irresistible cakes.
Maxeys’ onsite kitchen serves plenty of hearty autumn meals at this time of year, from stews to roast dinners.
In the lead-up to Halloween, Maxeys launches its annual pick-your-own pumpkin experience.
The farm shop’s pumpkin patch will be open between October 5 and October 31 this year.