A Farm to Fork Tour

About

Stunning landscapes and rich agricultural heritage make it easy to keep things local when it comes to food and drink. From farm shops to innovative options like dairy milk vending machines, this farm-to-fork itinerary will help you discover it all.

Highlights

• Local food & drink
• Countryside walks
• History & heritage

Get hands on with food experiences
Try your hand at being a miller for the day at Warwick Bridge Corn Mill, where a ‘Miller’s Experience’ offers the chance to make your own bag of flour.
Learn the art of the perfect brew, with Keswick based Carvetii Coffee’s ‘Home Barista Workshop’.

DAY 1 - Carlisle

Pick up farm fresh produce at a local food hall, before trying your hand at cheesemaking at a family-run dairy.

1. Cranstons Orton Grange Food Hall
   Orton Rd, Carlisle CA5 6LA
   A family butcher for 100+ years, Cranstons operate several locally stocked food halls across Cumbria. As well as their own meat, you’ll also find products from local makers including chutneys, jams, cheeses, local ales and more. Cranston’s at Orton Grange is set on a 360 acre dairy farm; stocked with award winning butchery and delicatessen goods, as well as a gift shop and cafe, it’s a great place to treat yourself to some farm fresh produce.
   GOOD TO KNOW: Cranston’s also have locations in Carlisle and Brampton.
    
2. Thornby Moor Dairy
   Crofton Hall, Thursby, Crofton, Carlisle CA5 6QB
   Founded in 1979, Thornby Moor Dairy is known for its artisan cheeses, made in the Solway Plain just eight miles from Carlisle.
   A small shop at the dairy is a great place to buy the cheeses; alternatively, keep an eye out for them at farmers markets and in
   shops across the area.
   FANCY GIVING IT A GO YOURSELF? Thornby Moor Dairy offers cheesemaking days (by arrangement) for anyone who wants to get stuck in and try their hand at making their own cheese.

Things to do nearby...

• Explore historic Carlisle - Spend a morning in Cumbria’sonly city; home to a rich history and heritage, with the imposing Carlisle Castle, Carlisle Cathedral and Tullie all offering an insight into its fascinating past.