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Farms, shops and makers
12 places in Essex
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Ashlyns Farm Shop
Organic farm shop near Epping with its own grass fed beef in the butchery, organic fruit and veg, cheeses and craft beer.
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Colchester Oyster Fishery
Oyster fishery on Pyefleet Creek on Mersea Island, farming native and rock oysters since 1966 and also selling other shellfish. They sell online with nationwide delivery later in the week.
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Coxtie Green Farm
Pasture for Life certified family smallholding near Brentwood raising grass fed beef and lamb and outdoor pork. Meat is sold through their online shop with delivery.
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Dedham Vale Vineyard
Vineyard on the Essex and Suffolk border near Colchester making English wines. Wine can be bought through their online shop.
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Deersbrook Farm
Farm at Shalford Green near Braintree producing 100 per cent grass fed beef and free range rare breed pork. Orders can be placed online for delivery or collection from the farm.
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Lathcoats Farm Shop
Fruit farm near Chelmsford growing dozens of apple varieties, with pick your own summer fruit, a farm shop and coffee house.
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McLauchlans of Boxted
Pick your own fruit farm near Colchester with a shop selling freshly picked berries in season and frozen fruit all year.
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New Hall Wine Estate
Long established vineyard at Purleigh near Chelmsford making English still and sparkling wines. Wines are sold through their online shop and cellar door.
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Sarah Green's Organics
Organic vegetable grower at Mark Farm on the Essex coast. Veg boxes, fruit and eggs are ordered online for delivery or pick up from collection points.
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Toppesfield Vineyard
Small vineyard at Toppesfield in north Essex making English wines. Six bottle boxes are sold online and sent by courier.
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Wicks Manor
Family farm in Essex rearing pigs on crops grown and milled on the farm, and making their own bacon and sausages. They sell online with free home delivery in the Essex area.
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Wilkin & Sons Tiptree
Fruit growers and jam makers who have farmed at Tiptree since the 1700s and turn their fruit into jams, marmalades and curds. Their full range is sold online with home delivery.
Towns and villages
Questions
Where can I buy local food in Essex?
There are 12 farms, farm shops and food makers listed in Essex, including 4 farms, 3 vineyards, 2 farm shops, 1 fishmonger.
Do farm shops in Essex deliver?
Many do. Each shop sets its own collection, local delivery and postal options, shown on their page. Use "Can post to me" in search to find shops anywhere in the UK that post.
Can I list my farm shop in Essex?
Yes. Opening a shop is free and there is no commission, ever. If your business is already listed, press "Is this your business?" on its page to claim it.