Suffolk towns are proud of the number of independent retailers they have. With good cause. In Suffolk there are many opportunities to escape the chaos of city shopping. Here are some of the lovely places to idly wander around shops during your stay at Woodfarm Barns.
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Henry Watson’s Potteries, now this is what I call a family business, now in its 7th successive generation! They have an excellent shop at the pottery, selling their very recognisable ‘Charlotte Watson’s Country Collection’ and the ‘Original Suffolk Collection’.
Great little antiques place in Needham Market
Featuring a handful of exhibitors, focused on providing good friendly service and customer satisfaction
They stock a selection of the following china, glass, jewellery, vintage clothing, postcards, stamps, books, ephemera, automobilia, furniture and militaria
They also provide a bespoke framing service
Wine Tasting with DJ Wines – A Suffolk Winery
DJ Wines is a small, intimate winery set in an idyllic rural location overlooking the historic village church at Monk Soham, just 15 minutes from Woodfarm Barns. Here you will find Derek Jones making delicious hand crafted wines and liqueurs from local fruits. Edged by an avenue of cherry trees the building is only about the size of a tennis court, but he produces 10,000 bottles per year!
Being a winery only, no rows of vine will be found here as all fruit is bought in, mostly from local growers. He will take you step by step through the process to making his delicious range of seven wines, seven liqueurs and my Monks Mead. He uses a combination of traditional and modern techniques, many of which a home brewer will recognise, but on a much larger scale. The small on site laboratory helps Derek control quality. During the visit he will also share some of the more humorous moments and the many trials and tribulations of setting up, what many people claim, is a dream business
Alder Carr Farm has been established since 1981, and is home to a fantastic farm shop, cafe, plus several gift, arts, and craft stores.
The Coddenham store has a reputation for selling quality local produce, with daily bread delivieries, fresh fruit and veg, locally reared meat, and a wide selection of cheeses.
Doodledales is an independent specialist pet shop, set within the Stonham Barns Shopping & Leisure Village, literally just around the corner from Woodfarm. Stocking a large range of products, you can pick up anything from the essentials to some new treats and toys for your lucky dog! Continue reading Stonham Aspal: Doodledales Pet Shop