Saturday 1st May
Festival Food Trail
Visit wonderful local producers in the stunning countryside around Shaftesbury. Expect tours, tastings, farm walks and demonstrations as doors open to show you what they do, where and how...
Find details of our trail stops and locations below.
More stops are on the way. Details of what each producer has planned for the day will be added as they are confirmed.
Trail Stops So Far
Confirmed for 2027 so far, dotted around the beautiful Dorset countryside surrounding Shaftesbury. More to come.
Breezy Ridge Vineyard
Cann Mills — Stoate & Sons
Meet the Producers
Producers confirmed for 2027 so far. What each stop has planned for the day will be added as soon as it is confirmed.
Gold Hill Organic Farm
Child Okeford
Gold Hill Farm Kitchen is a small but perfectly formed café positioned on Gold Hill Organic Farm in Child Okeford. Everything is cooked from scratch — bread, pastries, smoothies, pickles, fermentations and cordials — with the aim of being the only process on your food's journey from field to plate. With the help of Wogan Coffee in Bristol, they also deliver an unrivalled cup of coffee.
Sorelle Dorset
Motcombe, Shaftesbury
Sorelle is home to a popular café, glamping site and wellness space. The heart of the business lies in the Dorset countryside and they're determined to always source fresh, local ingredients for the kitchen. They're passionate about coffee too — proudly serving specialty coffee sourced exclusively from women producers and roasted just outside Warminster. The café specialises in seasonal brunch with a great range of locally made cakes and pastries alongside the daily menu.
Madjeston Milk Station & Animal Park
Gillingham, Dorset
Madjeston Animal Park is a family-run farm set in the heart of the Dorset countryside. They produce fresh Ayrshire cow's milk and delicious homemade ice cream right on site, available anytime from their 24/7 self-service Milk Station alongside a range of locally sourced produce. As well as being a working farm, Madjeston has grown into a welcoming destination for families, with an animal park, café and play area.
Primrose Organic Produce
Lymburghs Farm, Marnhull
Primrose Organic Produce is a family-run organic farm, shop and café at Lymburghs Farm near Marnhull. For 60 years, three generations of the Primrose family have farmed here. Around 20 years ago, Jim and Gilla returned to convert the farm to organic, beginning with 100% pasture-fed Red Devon cattle. Sheep for mutton followed, and in recent years they've introduced free-range eggs alongside a thriving market garden. The farm is alive with restored hedgerows, ponds, wildflower meadows and winter flood meadows, all maintained using regenerative, ecological farming techniques.
Dorset Blue Vinny
Woodbridge Farm, Dorset
Woodbridge Farm is where Michael Davies resurrected the 300-year-old recipe for Dorset Blue Vinny cheese back in 1980. Each cheese takes over 24 hours to make using fresh milk from their herd of 270 Friesian cows, and up to 20 weeks to mature. In 1998, Woodbridge Farm became the first food producer awarded PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status — and they remain the only producers of Dorset Blue Vinny.
Breezy Ridge Vineyard
Breezy Ridge Vineyard is a haven of food and wine located in the rolling hills of North Dorset. Known for its idyllic setting, chic and contemporary identity, it is the perfect place to come and relax for an afternoon. Specializing in the production of English Sparkling wine, guests can enjoy wine flights, cheese tastings and signature grazing boards, all carefully curated with handpicked products from selected independent suppliers. Opening hours: 12pm–6pm on Saturday.
Cann Mills — Stoate & Sons
Stoate & Sons is a family-run flour milling business with roots dating back to 1832, when brothers William and Thomas Stoate began trading in Somerset. The company expanded steadily, moving to Bristol in 1912 to meet growing demand, and later becoming part of Spillers while still maintaining strong family involvement. In 1947, the business returned to independent roots at Cann Mills, a historic site recorded in the Domesday Book, where it initially focused on supplying animal feed to local farms. In 1970, Stoate & Sons revived traditional stoneground milling, reconnecting with its heritage techniques using French Burr millstones. Now in its Sixth generation, the company continues to balance tradition with modern demand, supplying both home bakers and the wider baking trade. With the next generation joining the business, Stoate & Sons remains committed to preserving its legacy while continuing to grow into its third century.
Food Trail FAQs
Planning your Saturday? Here’s what to know.
The Food Trail (Saturday 1st May) is a free, self-guided experience taking visitors beyond the town into the Dorset landscape.
It offers behind-the-scenes access to producers, with tours, tastings, farm walks and demonstrations as doors open to show you what they do, where and how.
Confirmed locations so far: Gold Hill Organic Farm, Primrose Organic Produce, Dorset Blue Vinny, Madjeston Milk Station & Animal Park, Cann Mills, Breezy Ridge Vineyard and Sorelle Dorset, with more to be announced.
Yes. The Food Trail is a relaxed, exploratory experience that works beautifully for families, with farm visits, tastings and hands-on encounters with producers. As many locations are working farms, visitors are asked to take sensible care and follow on-site guidance at all times.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome, particularly in outdoor areas. Please be mindful of crowds and hot surfaces when planning your visit.