A Day Out at Grange Farm: Supporting Local Farming and Enjoying the Countryside

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Grange Farm, a family-run farm and restaurant in Lowton, Warrington, offers a unique and relaxing experience for visitors. The farm shop is open from 9:30 am until 4 pm from Tuesday to Saturday and 10 am until 4 pm on Sundays, providing a wide range of locally sourced produce, including fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, ice cream, and more. Visitors can also feed the Highland cows, as well as ducks and llamas, in the farm's animal enclosures.

Key Takeaways:

  • Grange Farm's produce is locally sourced within a 15-mile radius or from the farm itself, supporting local farming and businesses.
  • The farm shop has a wide range of products, including fresh produce, meats, ice cream, and more.
  • Visitors can feed the Highland cows, ducks, and llamas in the animal enclosures.
  • The Barn Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea menus, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients.
  • Visitors can interact with the animals in a safe and controlled environment, with wash stations provided for cleanliness.
  • Grange Farm supports local farming and businesses, providing a unique and relaxing experience for visitors.
  • The farm shop is open from 9:30 am until 4 pm from Tuesday to Saturday and 10 am until 4 pm on Sundays.
  • The Barn Restaurant closes slightly earlier at 3:30 pm, so it's worth checking the hours if planning to visit later in the afternoon.
  • The farm's produce is all about supporting local farming and businesses, and giving back to the community rather than big-name brands.

Statistics:

  • The farm shop is open from 9:30 am until 4 pm from Tuesday to Saturday, and 10 am until 4 pm on Sundays.
  • The Barn Restaurant is open around the same hours, closing slightly earlier at 3:30 pm during the visit.
  • The packet of cow food costs £3, while duck food is also available for visitors to purchase.
  • The farm shop had a wide range of products on sale, including butter, eggs, bacon, sausages, potatoes, and more.
  • The average spend at the farm shop was £38, with many items selling out quickly.

Sources:

  • Liverpool Echo - Grange Farm in Lowton offers a '˜relaxing' way to spend your Saturday afternoon
  • Grange Farm's website - [www.grange-farm.co.uk](http://www.grange-farm.co.uk)
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