Ludlow Farm Shop and Café: A Food-Lover’s Day Out from the Cabin
One of the best things about a stay at Black Rhadley Cabin is how easily you can dip between calm woodland mornings and a day spent savouring the best of what Shropshire has to offer — especially if you love food as much as we do. If you’re after local flavour, seasonal produce, and a brilliant shopping experience all under one roof, a trip to Ludlow Farm Shop should be right at the top of your list.
Located just under an hour’s drive from the cabin, Ludlow Farm Shop is more than just a place to grab some groceries. It’s a full experience — a working farm, a showcase for Shropshire’s best food and drink producers, and a must-visit for anyone planning a foodie-focused escape in the countryside.
A Farm Shop with a Difference
Unlike many “farm shops” that simply stock artisan products, Ludlow Farm Shop actually produces much of what it sells on-site — from rare-breed meats and handmade cheeses to preserves, baked goods, and even their own dairy products. Over 80% of what’s on the shelves is made either on the estate or sourced from nearby, keeping the whole experience deeply local and rooted in the land around it.
You can wander the beautifully laid out shop at your own pace, discovering fresh bread, pasture-raised meats, organic vegetables, and thoughtfully crafted treats like wildflower honey, chutneys, and indulgent fudge. If you’re planning to cook up something special back at the cabin, this is the place to gather your ingredients.
The Café: Fuel for the Day (or Just a Slice of Cake)
The Ludlow Kitchen Café, right next door, is the perfect stop for a relaxed brunch, a satisfying lunch, or just a really good slice of cake with coffee. The menu is refreshingly seasonal, with dishes made using produce directly from the farm shop and wider estate. Whether you’re in the mood for a full cooked breakfast, a warm savoury tart, or a fresh, colourful salad, it’s all made with care and full of flavour.
There’s outdoor seating for sunny days, and the whole space feels welcoming, unhurried, and designed for food lovers to linger.
Gifts, Goodies & More
Beyond the food, Ludlow Farm Shop also has a charming gift shop filled with homewares, local crafts, cookbooks, and lovely things to take home (or give to someone who missed the trip!). There’s also a wine and cider section, plus regular tastings and events depending on the time of year.
It’s a brilliant place to stock up for your stay, grab a few delicious souvenirs, or pick out something thoughtful for a celebration.
A Taste of Shropshire to Bring Back to the Cabin
Once you’ve filled your basket and maybe treated yourselves to something sweet from the bakery, it’s a peaceful drive back to the cabin — back to birdsong, tree-filtered light, music on ready for the evening. Whether you’re cooking up a feast in the cabin kitchen or snacking on cheese and crackers by the fire pit, everything tastes just that little bit better knowing where it came from.
Planning a foodie weekend in Shropshire?
A stay at Black Rhadley Cabin pairs perfectly with a day out at Ludlow Farm Shop — a place where great food, sustainability, and local pride come together. It’s the ideal blend of rural calm and real flavour.
This post is part of our “Eat Well in Shropshire” series — a collection of handpicked spots we love, visit often, and recommend to every guest who comes our way. From fine dining to farm-fresh produce, we’ve got plenty more to share.