The Barn at Lees Farm

06/08/2024

Shropshire’s thriving indoor and outdoor markets have taken a central role in an innovative food trail highlighting the good food grown, made, sold and served across the county.

02/08/2024

Fab.

01/08/2024

Not far from here and well worth a visit. 🙌🏻

31/07/2024

We are back in the shop today as normal for a couple of weeks 😆
Wednesday-Friday 11-3pm
Saturday 11-4pm
Sunday 11-3pm

So pop in and see us this gorgeous week 💜
Got loads of new stock in too 😍

29/07/2024

Could be lovely from the hot tubs.

A spectacular meteor shower is set to light up the night sky tomorrow - but where are the best places in Shropshire to spot them?

26/07/2024

A lovely walk down to Maws from The Barn at Lees Farm

For an inspiring trip out this Summer, bring the family to Maws, on the banks of the River Severn in Jackfield.

Free entrance, free parking. TF8 7LS

22/07/2024

Don't miss out on seeing Earth Photo while it's on display at Attingham! This touring exhibition will be on display on the Bee Lawn until Sunday 28 July.

Established in 2018 by Forestry England, Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and Parker Harris, Earth Photo is a world-leading international programme dedicated to engaging with still and moving image makers. Its main objective is to reveal the narratives behind the pictures, encouraging conversations about our world, its inhabitants, environments, and the changing climate.

For more information about the exhibition at Attingham -> https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/attingham-park/events/8c9f58ce-16e7-4746-8ffe-0dd627fab810

19/07/2024

Always in the house and always for a non cake loving birthday guest!

18/07/2024

The Barn garden is looking a bit wild! A maintenance free spring/summer means it’s doing its own thing!

15/07/2024

Have a wander down to Salix Alternative Clothing For Adults & Children based at the MAWS in Jackfield.

Back in the shop this week yayyy
Stocking it all back up again 🥰
Loads more new bits 💜
Wednesday- Friday 11-3pm
Sat 11-4pm
Sun 11-3pm

15/07/2024

Lots of fabulous places to visit Shropshire Good Food Partnership and a great selection in Telford. Visit Telford Nettie of the Gorge Studio Moonshine & Fuggles Wyld Flour Eley's Pork Pies Ironbridge Havenhills Field and Kitchen
Many of these are walkable from the door here at The Barn at Lees Farm

The countdown is on!

The Shropshire Good Food Trail is back and bigger than ever for summer 2024 - running from the 20th July to 31st August 2024.

Discover Shropshire’s abundance this summer and celebrate Good Food that is GROWN, MADE, SOLD and SERVED across the county.

With over 150 venues to cram into this year's map, it is almost three times as packed as the food trail was in 2023. We've got fantastic events from family cooking workshops, community garden open days, tastings and farm visits. The Shropshire Good Food Trail website lists our calendar of events, as well as offers, discounts and activities for the duration of the Trail.

Download your FREE map today - it’s your ticket to loads of discounts and offers - keep watching our social media in the coming weeks to see what's on offer from Shropshire's most switched on food producers, restaurants, cafe's, and community food initiatives.

is grateful to Visit Telford , and for their support through the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme from DEFRA

Visit www.shropshiregoodfoodtrail.org or follow the link in our Bio.

10/07/2024

Chris and Looby at Permaculture Centre have been members of since the start. Their commitment to sharing their knowledge of permaculture is a shining example of SGFP members Inform and Inspire for a better food system.

Volunteer & experience the magic of Applewood from July 23rd - 28th.
This week offers a chance to join Chris and Looby in their beautiful home with friends, previous visitors and people interested in what they are doing at Applewood, whilst getting important maintenance jobs done as a team. Register through the Applewood website.

Applewood also offers a number of courses that you can register for via their website, including

Forest Gardening Workshop
Cultural Emergence Gathering
Advanced Design Course
Apple Picking & Juicing

As practitioners of permaculture, they fundamentally teach the ethics of Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share.

*Please check the website for registration details, this venue is not open at all times to drop in visitors*

The Shropshire Good Food Trail website is being updated daily to reflect a growing calendar of events, as well as offers, discounts and activities for the duration of the Trail, running from July 20th to August 31.

Download your FREE map today - it’s your ticket to loads of discounts and offers from over 150 amazing host venues across the county that Make, Grow, Sell and Serve Good Food.

10/07/2024

Can highly recommend a visit, the produce stall on a Friday, their weekly meal boxes and events.

26/06/2024

This is me! This is a great initiative to be working on with Ecosy Travel. And so many other wonderful partners too.

24/06/2024

It's coming!

Our incredible illustration team Fountain Creative have been bringing the Shropshire Good Food Trail map to life once again this year and it is a beauty! And let me tell you this is no mean feat - With over 150 venues to cram into this year's map, it is almost three times as packed as the food trail was in 2023.

Our Maps are your passport to flavour and fun this summer. Map distribution begins this coming weekend starting at the Shrewsbury Food Festival. Show your map at dozens of locations and events for discounts and freebies during the Food Trail Dates (July 20th to August 31st).

The Shropshire Good Food Trail will also be running for 6 full weeks instead of only two like last year - so summer holiday planning with the family has just gotten a little bit more delicious.

Keep an eye on our social media channels for all the upcoming events, promotions, open days, tours, talks and demonstrations. Our website will be getting an overhaul with all the events and venues in the coming week.

Special thanks to Visit Telford for working in partnership with the Shropshire Good Food Trail, celebrating the best of local food and drink and the independent businesses that make our community thrive.

The Shropshire Good Food Partnership is grateful to Shropshire Hills National Landscape for supporting this as a part of a broader initiative for farmers in the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, through the DEFRA Farming in Protected Landscape Programme.

05/06/2024

Still available

31/05/2024

Lots of happy right here!

26/05/2024

Attempting to recreate the delicious I had the pleasure of eating I will keep you posted

22/05/2024

Here we are. Dog friendly too. Wood fired Hot Tub & Pizza Oven.

16/05/2024

NO WIFI OR 4G at The Barn this morning. Please be patient. I will be intermittently checking in by walking to the top of the field!! Thanks

13/05/2024

Great place to visit and it’s on one of the best walking routes from the door here at The Barn at Lees Farm.

10/05/2024

🪱To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week - here's our simple guide to composting from compost expert Rod Weston 🪱

🌱 When composting you need roughly equal proportions of layered Greens and Browns.
🌱 Materials will decompose more quickly if cut into short lengths or shredded.
🌱 Long handled shears makes it easy to cut the material without getting backache.
🌱 Grass clippings are best mixed with Browns - for example mix in woodchip together with the grass.
🌱 Turn the material in the top layers of the bin monthly for the first few months to let in air and avoid compaction.
🌱 Alternatively knock the bin over and then refill it.
🌱 Or - a technique used by many composters - fill the bin and let it get on with it!
What are your top composting tips?

10/05/2024

This weekend
This weekend isn’t a dog friendly one. The museum is a fab place to visit with the whole family just leave those pooches at home this weekend.

10/05/2024

Some info about this weekends event. Please note whilst the museum is usually dog friendly, due to the nature of the event, it isn’t this weekend.

It's that time again! 🐴

This weekend the streets of Blists Hill Victorian Town will welcome teams of heavy horses demonstrating how they helped Victorian tradesmen and industrialists carry out their work.

If you're joining us, here's some useful information 👇

🎟️ TICKETS

This event has been very popular in the past and we expect it to be a busy weekend. If possible, we'd suggest booking your tickets to Blists Hill online in advance for a smoother experience.

When you arrive, please ensure that you have your order number, with any PASS or PASS PLUS, ready to show to our front of house team.

Don't forget, if you're a member of The Shire Horse Society you can visit for free this weekend by showing an in-date membership card upon arrival.

🐶 DOGS

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors at the Heavy Horse weekend, no dogs will be permitted on site. This applies to all dogs except assistance dogs. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

🚘 PARKING

PASS PLUS holders and Friends can park in our IGMT car park for free when attending this event by validating their PASS PLUS at the front desk when they arrive.

If you have an individual site ticket, you can upgrade to a PASS PLUS at the till to receive free parking on the day of your visit.

More info on our website: https://bit.ly/3Jwa28n

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08/05/2024

Very excited to be coordinating this Schools Food Web project for Shropshire Good Food Partnership thanks to the grant from Let's Go Zero

01/05/2024

29/04/2024