Nestled just a short drive from Bradford-on-Avon, Stowell Farm Shop is quickly becoming a beloved fixture in the local food community. What sets this charming, family-run shop apart is its unwavering commitment not only to ethically sourced produce but also to tradition, quality, and sustainability.
Located between Biddestone and Corsham, Stowell Farm Shop was founded to simplify food shopping for conscientious consumers. Instead of battling the endless aisles of supermarkets, customers find thoughtfully curated local products sourced within a ten-mile radius. “We’re passionate about keeping things local, seasonal, and environmentally low-impact,” shares a shop spokesperson.
The shelves brim with organic vegetables harvested fresh from nearby fields and a variety of eggs laid that very day by free-range hens, ducks, bantams, and geese. Creamy dairy delights come from the historic Brinkworth Dairy Farm in Dauntsey Vale, established in 1910. There, pedigree Friesian cows produce milk bottled in glass and used to craft yoghurt, butter, kefir, and the award-winning “Wiltshire Loaf”—a traditional hard cheese with literary ties to Jane Austen’s Emma.
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Stowell Farm itself breeds rare Shorthorn cattle and native sheep like Cotswold and Lleyn, all grass-fed and free to roam lush Wiltshire pastures. The shop’s dedication to authenticity extends to fresh vegetables delivered directly from local grower Chris Rich in Box, arriving mere hours after harvest. Seasonal favorites like broad beans, new potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes fill the baskets as summer unfolds.
Beyond produce, visitors discover an enticing array of preserves from the Delicious Dauntsey Company, crafted with fruit from historic manor gardens. Recent crowd-pleasers include gin-pickled cucumbers and traditional malt-pickled onions—perfect for summertime picnics.
Artisan sourdough loaves from The Loaf Shack in Colerne, homemade fudge and cakes from Meg’s Cottage in Bradford-on-Avon, and creamy ice cream complete this culinary treasure chest. Beehives maintained by Corsham Honey buzz nearby, producing some of the best local honey, foraged from wildflower meadows and ancient hedgerows. For those seeking to elevate their dishes, Fussells Farm offers a range of flavoured rapeseed oils and mayonnaises—including truffle, garlic, and chilli varieties.
“It’s all about transparency, flavour, and supporting our local producers,” the team explains. “We want our customers to feel connected to their food—and to know it’s raised or grown with care.”
Adding to its countryside charm, visitors might even encounter a goat, donkey, or alpaca roaming the farm grounds. More than just a shop, Stowell Farm is a welcoming haven for lovers of authentic, responsibly sourced food.
Open to the public and situated between Biddestone and Corsham, Stowell Farm Shop invites you to visit and experience local food at its finest—come hungry and leave inspired.
