Bowland Farmers Market and Craft Fair at Browsholme Hall
Our Bowland markets are held on the first Sunday in the *month Entry fee only £1 pp. (*No fair in January)
Refreshments will be available in our own Tithe Barn Café.
They feature high quality food and crafts produced in the Forest of Bowland, the Ribble Valley and Lancashire. We only invite producers who are committed to producing and selling the highest quality products direct from their own farm, kitchen or studio. Our Tithe Barn cafe will be open for refreshments and our own Bowland Bowbearer products will be available.
Our markets are held in the newly-converted 17th-century Tithe Barn set in the grounds of Browsholme Hall surrounded by some of the finest countryside in Lancashire. Why not visit our farmers market and then spend a while exploring the beautiful Ribble Valley and the stunning Forest of Bowland, we guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Deep Clough is situated in the Forest of Bowland, an area of outstanding natural beauty, in the valley of Littledale. With the heather moorland it makes an ideal habitat for many threatened species of birds. The land comprises meadow, pasture and fell ground.
Quality meat is assured as we are members of FABBL, Farm Assured British Beef and Lamb which means our meat is fully traceable.
t Baxters of Morecambe we have been producing Morecambe Bay potted shrimps since 1799 and we are extremely proud to be the oldest and most traditional such company in the country let alone Morecambe! We pride ourselves on quality and our potted shrimps have achieved the highest accolade with the granting of Royal Warrant in the 1970’s which we retain to this day based on a totally unique recipe which has been handed down through the family for seven generations.
Leagram Organic Dairy (featured on the BBC Countryfile)
All these factors join together to create award-winning cheese, ranging from its native Lancashire with its creamy, crumbly and tasty, to a mild cheddar, a buttery Double Gloucester, a smooth Red Leicester and finally a creamy, unique sheep’s cheese, using local milk from local farm. Green Lane,
Chipping www.leagramorganicdairy.co.uk
Reedy's Naturally
Handmade preserves. Reedy's Naturally produces a versatile range of handmade luxury preserves and savoury condiments. We use a very simple principle: take the best Lancashire ingredients whenever available and turn them into some of the finest produce Lancashire has to offer. All our products are additive-free, hand-prepared, handmade in small batches, and cooked in open pans to maintain a naturally exceptional taste. 01254 691754 www.reedys.co.uk
Wareings Vegetables
The quality of our produce speaks for itself, and we have won three awards for it from North West Fine Foods for the January King cabbage, Pink Fir Apple salad potatoes and the Cos Lettuce. We have also been named Re:Fresh Independant Retailer of the Year 2009 and 2010. Johnsons Farm, Tarleton, Preston. 01772 815629 www.wareingsveg.vpweb.co.uk
Bowland Outdoor Pork
Producers of beef and pork. Hog roast on the day. Bowland Outdoor is a small , family-run business. We have been farming in the Forest of Bowland for over ten years and have extensive experience of producing top-quality meat. Our animals are all fed on a wholesome, healthy diet, and graze the pastures of the Forest of Bowland, which ensures excellent produce. We are members of Made in Lancashire, North West Fine Foods and Bowland Charter Assured and have won several awards for the quality of our meat. These include North West Fine Foods ‘Producer of the Year’, ‘Best Pork’ and ‘Best Overall Sausage’ Awards in 2004 and ‘Best Pork Category’ for our Stuffed Pork Fillet in 2003. Southmire Farm, Lowgill 01524 263031 www.bowlandpork.co.uk
Bunsof Bowland
Buns make sumptuous and stylish cupcakes and cakes to order at home, in the beautiful Forest of Bowland. They offer over 15 different sponge flavours and combine with equally numerous fillings and toppings to provide you with the perfect match. Each cake is decorated with elegance in mind. Many of the ingredients are from the local area, and they cater for all occasions, plus boxes of cupcakes (12+) for birthdays, anniversaries, thanks you’s, sorry’s etc call today on 01200 446737 or 0777 6134003 www.bunsofbowland.co.uk – so next time you need a present, why not say it with... Buns?
Susan's Farmhouse Fudge
A family-based business that produces quality home-made fudge, toffee, handmade chocolate animals and truffles. Made with no artificial preservatives they are, undoubtedly, "a taste of the good old days." Samlesbury. 01772 877468
You can truely taste the difference! Unique homemade chocolates made by Anne and Louise in Grimsargh Lancashire. Using the finest Belgian chocolate.
Coco and Me
Unique Handmade Silver Jewellery. Combining jewellery design with the natural healing powers of crystals. 07866731963
CatkinJane
Here you will find individual, handmade textile items. Made with love, care, and attention to detail. The Material Things you will find here range from the practical - beautiful fabric bags, generously sized aprons.... to the more frivolous 'Friends' - puppies, frogs, pigs.....
At Precious we search for the cutting edge in European fashion and bring it to you. We have a large stock of contemporary European designs from some of the most respected designers at a range of prices to suit anyone’s budget. 33 King St, Whalley. 01254 822620 www.preciousatwhalley.co.uk
Teeswater Wools
Producers of high-quality wools and Teeswater wool products from their pedigree herd of Teeswater sheep.
Higher Gills Farm nestles at the foot of Pendle Hill in the heart of Lancashire and is owned and farmed by three generations of the Pilkington Family. The farm is a mix of pasture ,woodland and moorland with panoramic views over the Forest of Bowland and the Ribble Valley.
Melt's handmade, scented candles. Evocative. Elegant. Long-lasting. And above all, stunningly scented. Add to this a choice of irresistible, luxury products for you to wear - from jewellery to handbags, and perfume to skincare. The Lilac Barn, Backridge Farm. 01200 443996 www.themeltco.com
Holden Clough Nursery
Nursery specialties: Crocosmia, Herbaceous Perennials, Shrubs, Heathers and Dwarf Conifers, Ornamental Grasses, Hardy Ferns, Alpines & Rock Garden Plants, Climbing Plants and Ornamental Trees. We are willing to bring along orders of plants for collection at events provided that we are given plenty of notice beforehand, three days with one day/weekend events. We pride ourselves on offering helpful advice and guidance with your choice of plants. 01200 447615 Holden, Bolton-by-Bowland www.holdencloughnursery.com
Dunsop Trout Farm
Farakhan Indian Foods
Derek Malcomb, Wooden Bowls and gift
Pots n Pies
Neil Catlow, Temperance Cordials
Jenny kettlewell, Patchwork quilts
The Bread Fairy, Mandy Richardson
Adam Wilde, Wildwood gifts
Slaters Ice cream
