Keeping food regional and seasonal
We’re immensely proud of the farmers and fishermen who work our land and coastline. Their fresh seasonal food is produced to the highest welfare and environmental standards. But don’t take our word for it. Try for yourself. We think you’ll agree – it just tastes better!
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Llanerchaeron
Cradling in the kind shelter of the Aeron valley, Welsh black cattle, pigs and Llanwenog sheep graze on the home farm’s rich organic grassland. Fruit and vegetables, harvested daily, thrive in the walled kitchen garden of this Georgian estate, designed with good, slow food in mind.
Produce available from: direct from the farm.
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Hafod y Llan
Welsh black cattle and mountain sheep graze the breathtaking landscape of the Nantgwynant valley, feeding amongst ash and oak woodland and open pasture. The slowly matured sweet lamb and succulent beef is prepared for sale by the skilful local butcher.
Produce available from: direct from the farm or selected local shops and restaurants.
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Chirk Castle
The new farm shop at Chirk is full of fantastic local produce from local producers.
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Mushrooms and More
Shitake and oyster mushrooms grown on Snowdonia. It’s a dream come true for passionate forager Cynan Jones who set up his specialised containers to produce exotic fungi four years ago. Look out for his new additions - Japanese shameji and Nameko mushrooms.
Produce available from: selected local shops in north Wales.
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Aberdaron Seafood
Winners of the Trust’s Fine Farm Produce Awards, fishermen Steve Harrison and Idwal Moore harvest their shellfish from the clean, fast running waters of the Llyn Peninsula. The catch, cooked and dressed a stone’s throw from the sea, is on sale in local shops and restaurants within hours.
Produce available from: selected local shops and restaurants.
- Contact Steven Harrison: 01758 760 209
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Dolaucothi Lamb
Trace the history of every lamb reared by this successful partnership. Eight tenant farmers came together in 2003 to market their top quality meat. The fresh, grassy flavour of the breeds – Welsh Mountain, Beulah Speckle Faced and Balwen – won them a well deserved National Trust Fine Farm Award in 2006.
Produce available from: seasonally from selected Sainsbury’s stores.
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Trehill Farm Potatoes
Sea spray soaks the fields of Trehill Farm on the Pembrokeshire coast, giving the creamy early potatoes grown by Gina and Peter Smithies a unique flavour. Planted in February and March - harvested from May to June - the earthy crop sells direct from the farm.
Produce available from: seasonally direct from the farm or selected Co-op and ASDA stores.
www.trehillfarm.co.uk
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Pembrokeshire Coast Organic Meat
Grazing on the rolling acres of Cwmrath Farm in Pembrokeshire, Phil Rogers’ sheep and cattle travel a few feet from plot to plate. His award-winning organic lamb and beef sell in the family’s Summerhill Farm Shop, converted from an old cowshed.
Produce available from: Summer Hill Farm shop or delivered direct from the farm.
www.pembrokeshirecoastorganicmeats.co.uk
Gower Salt Marsh Lamb
Sea lavender, thrift and samphire provide food in abundance for the sheep which graze the salt marshes of the Burry Estuary on the northern shores of the Gower Peninsula. Buy the sweet spring lamb, prepared on site, direct from the farmer.
Produce available from: direct from the farm or locally selected butchers and restaurants.
www.gowersaltmarshlamb.co.uk
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Popty Pen uchaf
In Ysbyty Ifan, the tempting aroma from Eleri Roberts’ bakery and tearoom wafts invitingly from stone cottages converted by the Trust. Cakes, quiches, pates and preserves jostle for space alongside Eleri’s other speciality – superb hand-decorated wedding cakes.
Produce available from: direct from the bakery
info@popptypenuchaf.co.uk
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The Jacobi brewery of Caio
Justin and Jane Jacobi’s traditional brewery opened in 2006 on the Dolaucothi estate - just 50 yards from the Roman gold mine. Their full flavoured, distinctive ales, crafted in the traditional manner, use the finest local ingredients. Jacobi Light and Dark ales are favourites in local pubs - and they’re now available bottled from nearby shops.
Produce available from: selected NT tearooms in Wales and local shops and pubs.
www.jacobibrewery.co.uk
Our new local and seasonal food leaflet features our best producers and a map showing where to find them:
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