March House Farm Shop
WHERE
Melton Mowbray
What it’s like
A farm shop with a butchery and deli that turns into a pumpkin patch, slip and slide and animal meet-and-greet through the seasons.
Pumpkin picking is the headline here, but there's more going on than a patch and a wheelbarrow. The site lists a slip and slide, animals to meet, and even Bands in the Barns for something a bit more grown-up in the evenings. Bonfire Night gets a mention too, so this isn't just an autumn one-trick venue, it seems to run events across the calendar.
The farm shop itself does butchery and a deli counter, which is handy if pumpkin picking turns into "let's just get dinner sorted while we're here." The Kitchen Café covers breakfast, brunch and lunch, and there's a courtyard for eating outside if the weather's playing along, plus indoor seating if it isn't.
Opening hours are generous on weekdays and Saturdays, 8am to 5pm, so there's no need to rush over first thing. Sunday's a shorter window, 9am to 4pm, worth building into your plans if you're going at the weekend. There's no booking link listed, which suggests you can turn up rather than needing to reserve a slot, though for something like Bands in the Barns you'd want to check that's actually the case for events rather than everyday visits.
With picnic areas alongside the café, you've got the choice between packing your own lunch or letting someone else do the cooking. It reads like a place you could fill an afternoon at without a strict itinerary, given the mix of picking, animals and food all in one spot.
Facilities
Need to know
- Food
- Farm shop with butchery and deli, plus The Kitchen Café serving breakfast, brunch and lunch with outdoor courtyard
- Sundays close earlier than the rest of the week, 4pm instead of 5pm
- Bands in the Barns suggests evening events beyond the daytime farm visit
- The butchery and deli mean you can pick up dinner while you're there
- Both indoor seating and an outdoor courtyard are available at the café
Plan your visit
What is there for kids to do?
Pumpkin picking, a slip and slide, and meeting the animals are all listed. There are also seasonal events like Bonfire Night.
Do we need to book ahead?
There's no booking link listed, so it looks like you can just turn up during opening hours.
What are the opening hours?
8am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, and 9am to 4pm on Sundays.
Is there food on site?
Yes, a farm shop with a butchery and deli, plus The Kitchen Café for breakfast, brunch and lunch. There's also a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.
Can we eat outside?
The café has an outdoor courtyard, and there's a picnic area too if you want to bring your own food.
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