A Foodie’s Guide to Local Produce Near Mallory Meadows
Discover the best local produce, farm shops, artisan makers, and local food experiences in Leicestershire
If you love exploring local flavours, artisan producers, and independent food shops, Mallory Meadows is the perfect base for a delicious countryside escape. Our corner of Leicestershire is full of small makers, farm shops, and foodie experiences — many just a stroll or a short drive from your lodge.
Here’s your guide to the best local food and drink near Mallory Meadows, all hand‑picked for guests who love discovering something special
Local Treats within Walking Distance
31 Mallory Bakery – 31 Church Road, Kirkby Mallory, LE9 7QE
31 Mallory Bakery is a tiny micro‑bakery that opens on Fridays and Saturdays, and it’s an absolute treat for any foodie to have on their doorstep. It’s a lovely morning wander from your lodge, and serves slow‑fermented sourdough, irresistible cookies, and beautifully crafted pastries baked in small batches. It’s the perfect weekend stop‑off — warm bread in hand, a friendly village atmosphere, and that simple, handcrafted charm guests love discovering during their stay at Mallory Meadows.
Mallories Pantry – 23 Church Road, Kirkby Mallory, LE9 7QE
Mallories Pantry is a lovely new addition to the village — a friendly, well‑stocked farm shop selling local produce and offering fresh fruit and veg, local eggs, baked goods, deli treats, and hampers. It’s foodies’ heaven and perfect for a gentle wander from your lodge, and they also serve takeaway drinks and food, ideal for enjoying as you stroll around the village (check out our Village Walk route here) or for bringing back to your cabin for a relaxed bite. Local and offering all the essentials and so much more, it’s quickly becoming a guest favourite for stocking up with quality produce during a stay at Mallory Meadows.
Website: www.malloriespantry.co.uk
Socials: Facebook / Instagram
Local Producers With Shops to Visit
Sparkenhoe Leicestershire Handmade Cheese Co – Sparkenhoe Farm, Upton, Warks, CV13 6JX
The Sparkenhoe Cheese Shop & Tea Room is a real local treasure, home to the award‑winning Leicestershire Handmade Cheese Co. — the only producer of traditional, raw‑milk Red Leicester in the UK. Here you can browse their artisan cheeses, chutneys, and local treats before settling into the cosy tea room for light lunches, homemade cakes, or a beautifully curated cheese board. It’s a wonderful place to taste a piece of Leicestershire’s heritage and pick up something special to enjoy back at your cabin.
Website: www.leicestershirecheese.co.uk
Socials: Facebook / Instagram
Middlefields Moo Juice – Middlefields Farm, Leicestershire, LE10 3EA
Middlefields Moo Juice is a much‑loved family‑run dairy offering fresh raw milk straight from their herd. They offer delicious flavoured milkshakes and a great selection of local produce, including potatoes, seasonal veg, and locally sourced meats. Their raw‑milk vending machine — complete with refillable glass bottles — is a favourite with locals who love proper farm‑fresh milk. It’s a fun little stop during your stay, perfect for picking up something fresh to enjoy back at your cabin at Mallory Meadows.
Everards Brewery – Cooper Way, Leicester, LE19 2AN
Everards is one of Leicestershire’s most iconic independent breweries. Their modern taproom and beer hall overlook the meadows and serve freshly brewed Everards beers, including favourites like Tiger and Sunchaser. Guests can visit the restaurant for relaxed dining and enjoy a flight of beers to sample the range. Bottled beers are available for take-home, and brewery tours run regularly for those who want to learn more about the brewing process.
Website: www.everardsmeadows.co.uk
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Dreamy Cow Ice Cream – Culloden Farm, Twycross, CV9 3QF
Dreamy Cow is a family‑run dairy making creamy, gelato‑style ice cream using milk from their own herd. You can visit for cones, milkshakes, and tubs to take back to your cabin, and on sunny days, they sometimes host a fresh pizza van too. There’s a relaxed outdoor seating area and a children’s play area too, perfect for enjoying your ice cream in the countryside.
Website: www.dreamycow.co.uk
Socials: Facebook / Instagram
Brockleby’s Pies – Melton Road, Asfordby Hill, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3QU
Brockleby’s is a much‑loved local pie maker, famous for handmade pies using local ingredients and traditional recipes. You can visit their main shop at Asfordby Hill to pick up fresh or frozen pies. They also run their brilliant Make Your Own Pie Experience on the same site — a hands‑on workshop where you roll your own pastry, fill your pie, and take home your creation. They have a second shop in Melton Mowbray town centre, perfect if you’re exploring the area or visiting the market. Brockleby’s Pies are also sold in Mallories Pantry in the village.
Website: www.brocklebys.co.uk
Socials: Facebook / Instagram
Farm Shops Stocking Multiple Local Producers
Leedham Farm Dairy – Lindridge Lane, Desford, LE9 9FD
Leedham Farm Dairy is a fourth‑generation family farm offering some of the freshest, non‑homogenised milk in Leicestershire. Their milk often reaching their vending machine just hours after milking. Their Milk Cabin is open daily from 7am to 7pm and features a self‑serve raw‑milk style vending machine. Refillable glass bottles are available to purchase, and a fun milkshake bar with rotating flavours. Alongside the milk, their mini farm shop stocks a range of local produce such as Dreamy Cow ice cream, Hillfield’s potatoes, and Mrs Darlington’s preserves. On weekends the farm often hosts pop‑up stalls from local bakers, growers, and street‑food makers, making it a fab countryside stop.
Website: https://leedhamfarm.com
Socials: Facebook / Instagram
Tomlinson’s Farm Shop – Romerden Farm, Upton Lane, Stoke Golding, CV13 6EU
Tomlinson’s Farm Shop is a friendly, family‑run spot known for its fresh, locally sourced produce and traditional butchery. Guests can pick up quality meats, seasonal fruit and veg, homemade cakes, and everyday essentials. They also stock a great selection of local favourites like Brockleby’s pies. It’s a down‑to‑earth village shop with a welcoming feel, perfect for stocking up before heading back to your cabin.
Website: www.tomlinsonsfarmshop.co.uk
Socials: Facebook
Wharf Farm Shop & Cafe – Wharf Farm, Station Road, Shackerston, CV13 6NW
Wharf Farm Shop is a lovely little stop by the Ashby Canal, offering fresh local produce, homemade cakes, jams, chutneys, and everyday essentials. It’s the kind of place where you can pick up quality ingredients, chat to friendly staff, and enjoy the relaxed countryside setting. Its the perfect stop before or after a walk around Bosworth Battlefield, check out our suggested walk here. It’s great if you’re wanting something local, simple, and genuinely charming.
Local Producers Without a Shop (Where to Find Them)
Hambleton Bakery
Hambleton Bakery is an award‑winning artisan bakery, named Britain’s Best Bakery by ITV. They are celebrated for making bread the traditional way using long‑established recipes, natural ingredients, and slow fermentation methods. Their bakers produce exceptional sourdoughs, crusty white loaves, dark rye, pastries, cakes, and savouries. All crafted without additives and baked using time‑honoured techniques.|
Where to buy nearby:
Mallories Pantry in Kirkby Mallory, regularly stocks a selection of their loaves — perfect for guests who want something fresh and local without travelling far. Tomlinson’s Farm Shop in Stoke Golding and Wharf Farm Shop at Sutton Wharf also carry Hambleton bread.
Website: www.hambletonbakery.co.uk/
Socials: Facebook / Instagram
Food Festivals & Adventure Maps
Hinckley Food Festival
Feast Hinckley is the town’s biggest annual food festival, held each summer in Argents Mead. It offers a lively, family‑friendly weekend of street food, live music, and entertainment. In 2026, the festival runs from 1–2 August, with free entry and opening hours from 10am to 5pm each day. Visitors can expect around 45–50 food and drink vendors, showcasing everything from global street food to local favourites. You will also find music, children’s activities, and a relaxed festival atmosphere right in the heart of Hinckley
Socials: Facebook.
Leicester City Food & Music Festival
The Leicester City Food and Music Festival returns to Abbey Park on 8–9 August 2026. Bringing a vibrant weekend of street food, live music, family entertainment, and more than 80 Midlands Makers stalls. This is a ticketed event, and tickets can be purchased online in advance here, making it easy for you to plan your visit. Expect a huge variety of food vendors serving global flavours, artisan bakes, cocktails, craft ales, and sweet treats. Alongside DJs, tribute acts, circus workshops, kids’ activities, funfair rides, and a lively festival atmosphere. It’s one of Leicester’s biggest summer highlights — perfect for a fun, flavour‑packed day out.
Adventure Maps
The Taste the Place maps are a set of beautifully illustrated food‑and‑drink trails created by Visit Leicester. They help people discover the very best independent cafés, pubs, restaurants, farm shops, and local producers across Leicestershire. The maps highlight everything from cosy coffee spots and hidden‑gem eateries to artisan bakeries, gourmet restaurants, and countryside farm shops. Giving you an easy way to explore the region’s most delicious experiences. Each district has its own curated trail, making it simple for you to plan a foodie adventure that suits your tastes. The maps can be downloaded for free and offer a fun, inspiring way to enjoy the flavours of Leicester and Leicestershire
Take Home a Taste of Leicestershire
From artisan bread and handmade pies to local honey, craft ales, and traditional cheeses There’s no shortage of delicious souvenirs to take home from your stay at Mallory Meadows. Whether you’re exploring on foot or heading out on a countryside drive, you’ll find plenty of foodie treasures waiting for you.