Mansfield farm shop launches new nostalgic farmers' market
A farm shop known for its reasonable prices is launching its own farmers market this September.
DD & E Bates & Sons Farm Shop, located on Penniment Lane in Mansfield, will host its first farmers' market on Saturday, September 6.
This new monthly market will feature a variety of locally grown produce, as well as local crafts and baked goods.
Once a month, the farm shop will hold its own farmers' market, showcasing diverse items from crafters, bakers, and makers.
Market stalls will be open for sales from 9am to 1pm, coinciding with Yates's Fish, which will also be present in the yard from 9am-12pm.
The organisers have confirmed that the second market will take place on Saturday, October 4.
DD & E Bates & Sons Farm Shop is known for its reasonable prices, with punnets of strawberries available for as low as 75p on certain days.
Other attractive prices include 75p for a tub of blueberries and 50p for loose green grapes.
Prices fluctuate daily, allowing customers to easily find great deals.
The business is a well-established, family-run farm shop that sells home-reared meats, locally sourced pork, lamb, and poultry, as well as homemade pies, fresh fruit and vegetables, and farm-fresh eggs.
The concept of a farmers’ markets evokes a sense of nostalgia, reminding shoppers of a time before supermarkets when community-focused and personalised shopping was the norm.
These markets offer direct connections with growers, crafters, and bakers, promoting a sense of tradition and history while linking customers to the origins of produce and products.