https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/courtyardcafe daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574330700416-1WMK1S70RZ2GYDDRT0HX/FooterBorder-short.png Courtyard Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576227006029-IQE6OFA5DFSQTW1HP925/acBreakfast.jpg Courtyard Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576228152920-C46AA8PEBT5XE7ZUSB1H/ac-Lunch.jpg Courtyard Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576228194008-XCXVYG1QA1MIMWDFF71N/ac-Cake.jpg Courtyard Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1597037612006-4GBZRWGNJ7X90JEL27TQ/DSC08455.JPG Courtyard Cafe https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/home daily 1.0 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574330417876-3R7FUEN05AM1YGNVZE8X/FooterBorder.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1578588191424-67AZKW4520D89N93R84L/flowers.jpg Home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/t/69a6f956138d460ae7af2b55/1764604771904/ Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/b3c016e6-a905-496f-9dfd-7448e5a52983/FRA+Winner+Logo.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/392593d9-b40b-4c4c-9e1e-a7ede5be83e1/GBFAwards2023_Gold+Logo.png Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575294457796-4NBGLPA08CSKH2MUEB6M/farmshop.jpg Home - Farmshop & Butchery Brimming with fresh, local & seasonal produce from our own butchery & deli counters. We stock everything you need for a tasty snack, unique gift, or full grown feast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1596717997199-70J8U6NS5S5ZL6RTQPH7/DSC08455.JPG Home - Courtyard Café Our seasonally changing menu consists of breakfast, lunch, daily specials, handmade cakes, and of course our fabulous afternoon teas! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/ffb1204c-c3f5-4731-995c-da94112b0859/IMG_3037.jpeg Home - Craft, Antiques & Gifts Wonderful selection of gifts, craft supplies and workshops from our 4 independent stores. 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Valentine's Dinner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/needham-market-scarecrow-festival monthly 0.5 2021-10-06 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-feast monthly 0.5 2021-12-02 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-fayre monthly 0.5 2021-10-06 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cafe-re-opening-1 monthly 0.5 2021-04-15 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/finalists-in-farm-shop-amp-deli-awards monthly 0.5 2021-02-01 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cafe-re-opens monthly 0.5 2021-01-29 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/alder-carr-supper-club monthly 0.5 2021-01-29 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/5-course-tasting-menu monthly 0.5 2020-09-09 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/national-burger-day-1 monthly 0.5 2020-08-21 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/craft-units-re-open monthly 0.5 2021-01-29 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cafe-re-opening monthly 0.5 2021-01-29 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/farm-shop-amp-deli-awards-finals monthly 0.5 2020-03-06 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/new-butcher-opens monthly 0.5 2020-03-17 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/needle-felting-workshop monthly 0.5 2019-12-10 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/ginuary-amp-veganuary monthly 0.5 2019-12-10 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/farmshop-christmas-order-deadline monthly 0.5 2019-12-11 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/barn-cafe-christmas-lunch monthly 0.5 2019-12-10 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-fayre-xpm7z monthly 0.5 2019-12-10 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/craft-stores daily 0.75 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1572446962751-N818LGJJXEUC32Z5HFZC/woodbackground.jpg Craft Stores https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574340861750-FCH50EVSNX2S4D39Y262/FooterBorder-short.png Craft Stores https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/ffb1204c-c3f5-4731-995c-da94112b0859/IMG_3037.jpeg Craft Stores - Pettersson Pottery We are delighted to introduce our newest addition to Alder Carr Farm: Louise of Pettersson Pottery Handmade ceramics, inspired by the Suffolk Countryside & the creatures within it. Beautifully decorated & functional ware, view the shop & gallery and watch pieces being created in the work shop. Facebook Instagram louisepettersson@rocketmail.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/9556af12-dee8-48d0-b46b-5a68431eb161/William+%26+Herbert.jpg Craft Stores - William & Herbert Decorative antiques & vintage. Featured on @salvage.sundays Located in a converted dovecote, originally built in 1796 as the buck of a windmill in Creeting St Mary. Moved to the farm in 1860 & still retains all its original framing. Instagram shop@williamandherbert.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576075314543-6CN65U4X47YWH2L8STLV/Mini+Globe+tea+light+Amethyst.jpg Craft Stores - Country Studio A treasure trove of beautiful items from locally handcrafted glass to jewellery, accessories, gifts and cards. Opening Hours : 10:30am-4pm Tue-Sun Tel: 01449 723425 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576075517299-CD3NXRG1Q6IQXRH5UVK0/Sugarcraft+Studio+cake.jpg Craft Stores - Sugarcraft Studio Creative cake making for any occasion, freshly baked and hand made for that special celebration. We also supply everything you need to make your own, including cake tin and stand hire. Opening Hours Tue-Sat 10am-4pm Tel: 01449 720856 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574331813401-OQ920O991QC2HFV1P7YV/Pottery+1.jpeg Craft Stores - Paddy Peters Ceramics After nearly 40 years with us Paddy has decided that the time has come to retire. We would like to thank him for joining us on our joruney for all these years, and wish him a very happy & enjoyable retirement. https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/outdoors daily 0.75 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1572439378141-ST3H4O6U2N1NJFT3FX1L/image-asset.jpeg Things to do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1572446962751-N818LGJJXEUC32Z5HFZC/woodbackground.jpg Things to do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574344713294-JTKMTXWWF8NJ1CM0D1HJ/Picnic+Play+Area.jpg Things to do - Picnic & Play Pick up some goodies from the farmshop, or coffee from the café and enjoy a picnic on the grass or at one of our picnic tables. Visit the farm animals and play on the swings, logs and our very own play house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1569502655644-GTGCH4UO0GZBX60F4ELC/Copy+of+Sheep.JPG Things to do - Farm Animals & Nature Trail Take a walk around the farm and around our Alder Carr nature trail. Spot orchids, butterflies and birds of prey, but don’t forget your wellies, as it can become a bit soggy under foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574344887023-OPMKJUDS8X51WCPVPCNG/Needham+Lake.jpg Things to do - Needham Market Lake Alder Carr Farm is less than a mile to Needham Lakes – the most visited free attraction in the East of England! With wildfowl, walks and picnic play areas for children of all ages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574346653390-P43SL6I6DB7PIC9OSI9T/River+Gipping+%26+Hawks+Mills.JPG Things to do - River Gipping Walks Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the River Gipping, with an abundance of plants, birds, fish and insects as well as historic features such as the old watermills and locks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575988801016-HV5YC3QTN1BYOMOBC4EA/Chelsworth+Cyclists-DSC_0013.jpg Things to do - Cycle Breaks Offering cycle hire, and self-guided cycling holidays in Suffolk, Norfolk and mainland Europe. Operating since 1991, we offer a high level of personal service and extensive experience. www.cyclebreaks.com Tel: 01449 721555 info@cyclebreaks.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575987951360-N7DBF195KPL9OPSJJYK1/image-asset.jpeg Things to do - Bike Hire Get-on-your bike! Explore the Suffolk countryside with the wind in your hair. Daily bike hire available from Cycle Breaks at Alder Carr Farm www.cyclebreaks.com/just-bike-hire Tel: 01449 721555 info@cyclebreaks.com (24 hours notice required) https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/contact daily 0.75 2019-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574344132024-3465L2DXSIQZC1NQKPL3/FooterBorder.png Find us https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/farmshop daily 0.75 2024-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574344053154-AZV8GXSANUDGIU9Y3C4F/FooterBorder-short.png Farmshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575297409798-LL1L3BHDRDTJ99XZKD63/ACF_079.jpg Farmshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1578588568703-OKTTXBHTIHD870MILLVK/wood-2142308_1920.jpg Farmshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/b3c016e6-a905-496f-9dfd-7448e5a52983/FRA+Winner+Logo.jpg Farmshop - Visit our Award Winning Farm Shop Championing the best of local, seasonal and artisan foods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576076284507-WLVRK8VRDXKFC5ZI26FG/ACF_115.jpg Farmshop - We look forward to welcoming you in store… If there’s something particular you are after do give us a call. 01449 720820 farmshop@aldercarrfarm.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1698666741182-PMKF4FOAA5PVT9AV5UK8/image-asset.jpeg Farmshop - Bakery & Cakes Freshly baked bread daily from Palmers of Haughley, and spectacular sourdoughs and pastries from Woosters Bakery near Bury St Edmunds on a Weds, Thurs & Saturday. Along with a wide selection of cakes and biscuits from our own on-site cafe and local producers Bury Lane Bakery & Teonis. We also stock an extensive free from ranges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575298015162-OB4Z3CBBDHEB4RIBJ39H/ACF_311.jpg Farmshop - Cheese & Dairy An ever-changing menu of over 60 cheeses, from local artisan specialities such as Baron Bigod, Mrs Temple & Suffolk Blue Brie, to international favourites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575298169949-J2HZ0MQXNEHFZ8HAZMFU/ACF_329.jpg Farmshop - Deli Olives, pates and our own hand made quiches along with our own homemade coleslaw and freshly baked sausage rolls & pork pies. Everything you need for a perfect picnic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574279346152-W11RPLPD6F828XF3ZW1W/Winter_Warmers_2048x+%282%29.jpg Farmshop - Pantry From Marriages flour, to Hodemodod beans, gravies, stocks and frozen ready meals by Cook, we have everything you need for a fully stocked store cupboard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575647592993-8MX2FW8ICDF8L8QSUORO/ACF_129.jpg Farmshop - Beer, Wine & Spirits We stock a wide range of speciality beers, wine and spirits produced locally and from further afield. Including Nethergate & Calvors Brewery, Giffords & New Hall wines and over 11 local gins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1572450513444-ZWPNZWFFXX7UFE92GF1C/dreamstime_l_102701867.jpg Farmshop - Fruit & Veg Fantastic selection of fresh fruit & vegetables, including locally grown apples, and asparagus & strawberries in season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574343749018-M8NP681FTCMNP2AXF569/Faith+in+Nature.jpg Farmshop - Eco Cleaning & Beauty A wide range of eco cleaning & beauty products from Faith in Nature, Ecover & BioD and If You Care household ranges. We also offer xero waste refills of some products. https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/our-story daily 0.75 2019-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574330491609-YGZNX8R55GTQHNUCTF9Q/FooterBorder.png Our Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1572446962751-N818LGJJXEUC32Z5HFZC/woodbackground.jpg Our Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576076039878-3FJLAU2GLL8J8IXYUSVL/ACF_115.jpg Our Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576171512361-ZG39BGSK7VE6LC5ST0EM/historybanner-1960.png Our Story - Alder Carr in the 1960s Alder Carr Farm was originally part of the larger Houghton Park Farm in Creeting St Mary. Originally a dairy farm, many of the original brick, flint & pantile buildings still remain, and are now home to our craft shops and cafe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576169693481-UO4HTZN4EN12TB09VRXC/historybanner_0009_Layer-3.png Our Story - Home sweet home They moved into a mobile home whilst converting one of the barns into the farmhouse, and immediately set about clearing the farm, with the help of the whole family! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576237550646-HCX3J2YAUJQX5UMKR3OF/historybanner-nofrills.png Our Story - The beginnings The first crop was potatoes, which were sold by the sack from the end of the drive. They put in fruit for Pick-Your-Own, and set-up a ‘no-frills ’ farm shop in one of the old farm buildings. (Stephany started young!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576234706603-WKRIH48P67CAC1DCO5Y7/historybanner-van.png Our Story - 1985 – Started selling ‘unusual veg’ such as celeriac, travelling down to the London wholesale markets in an old Coma van https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576170028113-3RZM60LBZUILBV472MIC/historybanner_0011_Layer-1.png Our Story - 1987 – A bumper crop of raspberries in 1987 led Nick to ‘borrow’ his mother’s ice cream recipe and make a few batches to sell in the farm shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576170101476-XG45VND3Q20VCU7BPJAI/historybanner_0010_Layer-2.png Our Story - 1993 – Branched into catering, starting the original tearoom which is now housed within an 18th Century timber framed barn moved, from Bradfield St George in 1997. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576237232508-AZG1M8HHNYRUMGY7CAR1/historybanner-buiding.png Our Story - 1995 – New farmshop built. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576170256343-H30FGDTF6P2252PKZY48/historybanner_0002_Layer-10.png Our Story - 1996 – The derelict dovecote, originally the buck of a windmill built in 1786, was moved and converted into a craft work shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576171843570-SE98U6FBSY6IE4GFDIVO/historybanner-icecream.png Our Story - 1996 – The ice cream business was growing & a dedicated ice cream kitchen was built https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576172525910-GOE5O7TS6RXX39IPYGOK/historybanner-market.png Our Story - 1998 – Started the first farmers market in the region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576172154640-M99DUQ4BU0LOM24VQXME/historybanner-farmshop.png Our Story - 2003 – Farmshop was extended (again). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576174519345-PYCA7ZBVHTL0UTLUCXIF/historybanner-kids.png Our Story - 2004 – Daughters Stephany & Eleanor returned to the family business to take over the running of the ice cream business, look after the livestock & school visits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576171655960-FU9JP8AOK72N1T82KE6O/historybanner-cow.png Our Story - 2005 – Eleanors husband Barry joins the family business, running the tea room and introducing a herd of Highland cattle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576237264147-V6I9W9JEHFDNWO3QAOKK/historybanner_0005_Layer-7.png Our Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576071767067-2ZBVWAPZVTLGS041TII5/historybanner_0007_Layer-5.png Our Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576237262872-NXWLHYMJ7SRE7TCPOWWI/historybanner_0004_Layer-8.png Our Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576065652677-HXZ78L8T818CAG5OFJTW/historybanner_0000_Layer-12.png Our Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576065664777-JZFV75UIT83MOURQVKE2/historybanner_0006_Layer-6.png Our Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576228659758-5EW4Z945N6B8DU3514XX/historybannerpicking.png Our Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576065653127-PRNL481Z0J12HSP5NSLA/historybanner_0001_Layer-11.png Our Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576228455612-SZXIJOT0WJCS2U2KJIIO/historybanner-animals.png Our Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576228659344-7XBF912BXWXBCL36ELVM/historybanner-children.png Our Story https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/garden-centre daily 0.75 2020-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575986825404-8K3HO4U8HD81HBGULKR3/FooterBorder-short.png Garden Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1583182922473-R0G952M7NY366QXN8ZOZ/dreamstime_s_120577487.jpg Garden Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1597998266204-Q1DK2LDWF155KNSQIRY4/gardenbanner2.jpg Garden Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1583179941931-JFT5RBJWKELQOSRZEY5X/dreamstime_xs_149451572.jpg Garden Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1583182345955-08LBRGR8AGWTBXLZQCBZ/dreamstime_xs_156591199.jpg Garden Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1583180395696-D4TJTDPTT063HMWF8JLB/Flowers.jpg Garden Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1583181834751-VBCROWJ27B4BXQIBF2ZV/dreamstime_xs_171247363.jpg Garden Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1583181763634-03F5S5TKVBUCX1RB04TD/dreamstime_xs_43495212.jpg Garden Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1583181900607-C2S9IBG92VRS42V2K29H/dreamstime_xs_154967681.jpg Garden Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575986339159-3WYVEEY2MD9J4KMRCUO4/gardencentre2.JPG Garden Centre - Everything you need to revamp your garden. Composts, woodchips and soil improvers. Perennials, annuals & bedding plants, grasses, climbers, shrubs and edibles as well as outdoor plant pots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575985276674-8TF9H7NTQ6LH952EDK9Y/image-asset.jpeg Garden Centre - Pots A selection of pots in a range of sizes perfect for revamping your garden. Available in glazed and hand thrown terracotta pots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575985532135-QYGRMT2YEYG61LLR2M0E/image-asset.jpeg Garden Centre - Seeds & Bulbs A great selection of seeds, for both decorative and edible plants, along with spring and autumn bulbs ready for planting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575985377226-3RRRQSP4TAD4EVVXJ714/image-asset.jpeg Garden Centre - Compost Compost, soil improver and wood chips, produced just round the corner by Material Change. Green wast recycling and composting specialists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575985624755-4CVASZCDLVW4OW0KONXZ/60153131_864514273902382_5640737836886553201_n.jpg Garden Centre - Willow Sculptures Willow sculptures, made by hand on the farm, using British willow. Including plant obelisks and our ever popular dragonflies & bulrushes. picpanzee.com/willownwire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575996848800-VJXZX6GL0RV9GY97ELF9/annie-spratt-swBTG6GIDAQ-unsplash.jpg Garden Centre - Wildlife Bird boxes and bug boxes hand made by the Men Shed of Stowmarket facebook.com/MeadlandsMensShed/ Re-fill bird seed including peanuts, sunflower seeds and mixed bird seed. https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/butchery daily 0.75 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1578588568703-OKTTXBHTIHD870MILLVK/wood-2142308_1920.jpg Butchery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574344053154-AZV8GXSANUDGIU9Y3C4F/FooterBorder-short.png Butchery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575293694181-T7RWTBX6HHOU2SZAUPLI/ACF_241.jpg Butchery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/392593d9-b40b-4c4c-9e1e-a7ede5be83e1/GBFAwards2023_Gold+Logo.png Butchery Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/b56e3f4c-6038-43fe-bc3c-ba18c95bb24f/GBFA+Gold+Sausages+2023+web.jpg Butchery - Pork Our Classic sausages win Gold in the Great British Food Awards 2023! And we use the same recipe to make our chipolatas, pigs in blankets, sausage meat and our own delicious handmade scotch eggs! Our pork is locally sourced from the Suffolk heritage coast mainly from the Butler family who run Blythburgh Free-Range Pork. The Blythburgh Pig is considered by many chefs to be a breed in its own right because of the rich marbling running through the pork that is synonymous with native, slower growing breeds. It is built around two key breeds the ginger haired Jersey Red Duroc and the Yorkshire Large White calm natured with outstanding mothering abilities that can cope with all the British weather can throw at it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1698664176380-QHBBT8L29BUUI1ARTYLW/image-asset.jpeg Butchery - Beef Sourced primarily from Suffolk we offer a range of top quality beef cuts, and our own hand made beef burgers, also served in the Courtyard Café. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1698664150850-CEFNHJRW26H1A60ZRRU7/image-asset.jpeg Butchery - Chicken We work with local producers Sutton Hoo & Diaper Poultry for our whole chickens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1698664083898-W1GW7X4RVC3XJ3SEPIIK/image-asset.jpeg Butchery - Lamb We work with Shimpling Park farm for our lamb. Based just outside Bury St Edmunds, all their lamb is 100% organic. Their Romney sheep have been specially selected to fit as naturally as possible into their landscape. They graze their pastures 365 days / year, and give birth naturally outside, free from stress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1698663996879-U7VYKAODCAJBBYEAGUWB/image-asset.jpeg Butchery - Game Locally sourced venison and pheasant, as available. If there is something particular you are after do give us a call. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575293573035-X4YD8G3DCF8MNZ1KTB0Y/ACF_111.jpg Butchery - Looking for something in particular? If there’s something particular you are after do give us a call. 01449 720820 farmshop@aldercarrfarm.co.uk https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/spring-easter daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574344053154-AZV8GXSANUDGIU9Y3C4F/FooterBorder-short.png Spring & Easter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1772102126958-8JMN696NP7C0IY699SPU/unsplash-image-NV4YaqJ2eZY.jpg Spring & Easter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/f70940d9-c5fa-4157-987a-78d533e6beb8/Spring+background.jpg Spring & Easter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1772102661383-Z8X652TV2JJMKVZWY6NY/unsplash-image-_5qeAski0T8.jpg Spring & Easter - Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea 12th March - 2nd April Served Tuesday - Sunday 2.30pm - Closing Pre-book by phone, email or inperson. café: 01449 723359 cafe@aldercarrfarm.co.uk Gift voucher’s available here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/80f11525-6c02-40f5-b291-12663eaa1f3b/Easter+Egg+Hunt.jpg Spring & Easter - Easter Egg Hunt 28th March to 11th April 2026 Hunt for the Easter eggs & activities around the farm Easter Trail Complete the quiz & claim your prize! £3/child (under 3’s free) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1772105817215-5IJZ7DLJECIS72D7OBGL/unsplash-image-y38FaLLGFuQ.jpg Spring & Easter - Freshly Cut Flowers By Riverside Nurseries in Suffolk ‘Grown not Flown’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1772105866015-RAWPZBLKX7AFUMFUCOBJ/unsplash-image-MYtlGP34QyM.jpg Spring & Easter - Garden Plants by Katie’s Garden of Newbourne An ever changing range of annuals & perennials provided by the green fingered team at Katies Gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/30cb4a4a-4043-444b-bbf7-9279baed0c6e/unsplash-image-09I7_qrBqA8.jpg Spring & Easter - Easter Treats In the Farm shop including local, ethical and plant-based Easter treats, hot cross buns, and everything you need for you Easter Sunday feast. Lamb orders now being taken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1772106778005-NUWR93MBWJ2XBTTCM9ED/unsplash-image-vkKNQgnHdqk.jpg Spring & Easter - Easter opening hours Farm Shop Mon - Sat: 9:00am - 5pm Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am - 4pm CLOSED: EASTER SUNDAY Courtyard Cafe Mon - Sat: 9:30am - 4:30pm Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am - 4pm CLOSED: EASTER SUNDAY https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/alder-tree-fruit-ice-cream daily 0.75 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576074556822-O1900388H044G9L61U7F/Raspberry.jpg Alder Tree Fruit Ice Cream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575301527006-UWUWPKWJ8VR06PX5IM5G/005.jpg Alder Tree Fruit Ice Cream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575301560671-JH83A2IFMWGSN6OKI05Y/print6.jpg Alder Tree Fruit Ice Cream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575301626213-F84WPH5OHW2DVHK1GRYC/001+%281%29.jpg Alder Tree Fruit Ice Cream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/f9c6a8f5-6d4d-437e-b228-e23709f6ebfb/GBF-AWARDS-2023_GRAND+CHAMPION+%281%29.png Alder Tree Fruit Ice Cream - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/9241cf18-2bcb-4968-bdfb-5e678250d5e7/Blackcurrant-award.jpg Alder Tree Fruit Ice Cream https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/bespoke-hampers daily 0.75 2025-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/2a2ffbdd-98bc-4373-88be-b089d3443748/Medium+Suffolk+Hamper.jpg Bespoke Hampers Suffolk Hamper - Medium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/78b4df65-7e59-4c58-8d4a-a65116a646d7/Medium+Christmas+Hamper+25.jpg Bespoke Hampers Christmas Hamper - Medium https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/alder-carr-history daily 0.75 2019-12-11 https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/story-banner-3 daily 0.75 2019-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1576075934772-TP33ICIT07DLXZX04N83/ACF_134.jpg Story Banner https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/in-the-area daily 0.75 2019-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574344887023-OPMKJUDS8X51WCPVPCNG/Needham+Lake.jpg In the area - Needham Market Lake Alder Carr Farm is less than a mile to Needham Lakes – the most visited free attraction in the East of England! With wildfowl, walks and picnic play areas for children of all ages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574346653390-P43SL6I6DB7PIC9OSI9T/River+Gipping+%26+Hawks+Mills.JPG In the area - River Gipping Walk Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the River Gipping, with an abundance of plants, birds, fish and insects as well as historic features such as the old watermills and locks. https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/virtual-tour daily 0.75 2019-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574344053154-AZV8GXSANUDGIU9Y3C4F/FooterBorder-short.png Virtual tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574343937787-VEEOQRSWYIRLPZ3FJ62D/90a00671-ffd6-403b-b98e-39b1ed073fe1.png Virtual tour https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/cafe-menu daily 0.75 2019-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1572457462469-01J1HKO0QSIHOA1RQIRY/Christmas-background.jpg Cafe Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574277620101-QX32R3CTLMSSOA7NI5H4/Woosters+Bread.jpg Cafe Menu - Bakery & Cakes Freshly baked bread daily from Woosters near Bury, and Palmers of Haughley, along with a wide selection of pastries, cakes and biscuits. Including extensive free from ranges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575647465872-OW6DYHQH0WRIQ338WLRN/image.jpg Cafe Menu - Butchery NEW: Butchery opening in February 2020, selling our own & local meat. Until then we stock a wide range of local raised beef, pork and lamb and poultry from Lane Farm & Palfrey & Hall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575298015162-OB4Z3CBBDHEB4RIBJ39H/ACF_311.jpg Cafe Menu - Cheese & Dairy An ever-changing menu of over 60 cheeses, from local artisan specialities such as Baron Bigod, Mrs Temple & Suffolk Blue Brie, to international favourites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575298169949-J2HZ0MQXNEHFZ8HAZMFU/ACF_329.jpg Cafe Menu - Deli Olives, pates and Barn Cafe quiches along with our own homemade coleslaw and freshly baked sausage rolls & pork pies. Everything you need for a perfect picnic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574279346152-W11RPLPD6F828XF3ZW1W/Winter_Warmers_2048x+%282%29.jpg Cafe Menu - Pantry From Marriages flour, to Hodemodod beans, gravies, stocks and frozen ready meals we have everything you need for a fully stocked store cupboard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1575647592993-8MX2FW8ICDF8L8QSUORO/ACF_129.jpg Cafe Menu - Beer, Wine & Spirits We stock a wide range of speciality beers, wine and spirits produced locally and from further afield. Including Nethergate & Calvors Brewery, Giffords & New Hall wines and over 11 local gins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1572450513444-ZWPNZWFFXX7UFE92GF1C/dreamstime_l_102701867.jpg Cafe Menu - Fruit & Veg Fantastic selection of fresh fruit & vegetables, including locally grown apples, and asparagus & strawberries in season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d8c988bc0ab5665725292bd/1574343749018-M8NP681FTCMNP2AXF569/Faith+in+Nature.jpg Cafe Menu - Eco Cleaning & Beauty A wide range of eco cleaning & beauty products from Faith in Nature, Ecover & BioD and If You Care household ranges. 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