Welbeck Farm Shop shortlisted for two national awards

It features in the Large Farm Shop of the Year categories in both the Farm Retail Association and Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards. The winning Farm Shops will be announced in award ceremonies on March 11 and April 13 respectively. Additionally, the Estate’s Harley Café is also in the running for Café of the Year in the Farm Retail Association Awards.

Oliver Stubbins, Managing Director at Welbeck Farm Shop, commented: “We're honoured to be recognised yet again by the excellent judging panels of the Farm Retail Association and the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards. These are two of the most respected awards in our field and this is testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Farm Shop team and our wonderful suppliers, many of whom are based on the Welbeck Estate.

"We were thrilled to be crowned the winner of the 2024 Large Farm Shop of the Year at the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards, so are keeping everything crossed for another triumph.”

The Farm Retail Association Awards, sponsored by Fieldfare, celebrate the cream of the crop in the industry, showcasing an incredible array of farm retailers from the length and breadth of the UK. They are the only awards judged by fellow farm retailers and celebrate the best farm shops, farm cafés and restaurants, farmers’ markets, pick-your-owns, and trade suppliers in the country.

Following a three-stage judging process, the winners will be crowed at a glittering awards ceremony on Wednesday 11th March at Cedar Court Hotel in Harrogate.

The Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards, championed by Fieldfare and in partnership with The Grocer, are renowned in the sector for recognising independent retailers championing British produce, sustainable sourcing and exceptional customer experience - from long-standing family businesses to ambitious newcomers reshaping the sector.

A diverse nationwide shortlist reflects local excellence, spanning eight categories and covering everything from village stores and artisanal business to farm shops and fast-growing online retail specialists. In total, 54 businesses have been shortlisted and the winners will be announced at the Farm Shop & Deli Show on Monday 13th April.

Since opening in 2006, Welbeck Farm Shop has earned a reputation for being one of the region's best farm shops. Much of the Shop’s product range is sourced from, or prepared on, the Welbeck Estate – it stocks the Estate’s own meat and game; raw milk is sold in an in-store vending machine and is also used to make the famous Stichelton blue cheese.

Other Made at Welbeck range items include ale from Welbeck Abbey Brewery and bread from Welbeck Bakehouse.