The East Riding of Yorkshire is a smaller local-food area for this guide: farming country, but with only a handful of farm shops we could confirm on their own websites. We list three: Drewton’s on the Drewton Estate near South Cave, the Farm Shop at Cranswick between Driffield and Beverley, and the seasonal pumpkin patch at Butt Farm in Beverley. For more choice, see the nearby county guides at the end of this page.
You do not need to live on a farm to eat closer to one. A single stop you can return to, a short shopping list and a cool bag are a good start, and most of these places will tell you what came from their own land if you ask.
Which farm shop or picking farm should you choose?
For a full weekly shop, Drewton’s near South Cave is the biggest of the three, with a butcher, deli and restaurant and over 500 Yorkshire suppliers. North of Beverley, the Farm Shop at Cranswick is a friendly village stop with a café, pies and local drinks.
Butt Farm is seasonal: it is the place for pumpkin picking in October, with entry by donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance. All three are within easy reach of Beverley, so one day out can take in two of them.
Check the farm’s current crops, opening times and prices before travelling. Picking seasons vary, and a farm shop may sell produce without offering pick-your-own visits.
- Drewton's Farm Shop , A large farm shop on the Drewton Estate near South Cave
- Farm Shop at Cranswick , A family farm shop and café between Driffield and Beverley
- Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch , Pick-your-own pumpkins grown by the White family at Beverley
Drewton's Farm Shop
Map and location
The Drewton Estate, South Cave, Brough HU15 2AG. View Drewton's Farm Shop on the map.
Contact: 01430 425079.
Restored farm buildings on a 1,200-acre estate
Drewton’s is built in restored farm buildings on the 1,200-acre Drewton Estate, just north of South Cave on the A1034, at the southern edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. It works with more than 500 Yorkshire suppliers, producers, growers and farmers.
Inside there is a butcher, a deli, a tearoom and a restaurant, which makes it the most complete food stop in this guide. The Manor Rooms next door is a wedding and events venue.
Visiting and buying
The farm shop opens Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm, and it is open on bank holidays.
The restaurant takes table bookings through the website, which is worth doing at weekends. At the butcher’s counter, ask which meat comes from the estate and which from other Yorkshire farms.
Drewton's Farm Shop: website and opening hours.
Farm Shop at Cranswick
Map and location
2 Beverley Road, Cranswick, Driffield YO25 9PQ. View Farm Shop at Cranswick on the map.
Contact: 01377 271038.
Local produce from around Hutton Cranswick
The Farm Shop at Cranswick describes itself as a family business proud to support the very best local suppliers, using organic and locally sourced produce from around Hutton Cranswick.
It sells British Farm Assured meat, a deli counter, homemade pies and pastries, local beers, Yorkshire gins and Choc Affairs chocolate, and runs a café with plenty of outdoor space.
Visiting and buying
The shop opens Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 5pm, and Sundays and bank holidays 10am to 4pm. The café opens Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 4.30pm, and Sundays and bank holidays 10am to 3.30pm.
It is wheelchair friendly, takes major credit cards and has somewhere to park bikes, which suits a ride out through the Wolds villages.
Farm Shop at Cranswick: website and opening hours.
Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch
Map and location
Butt Farm, Victoria Road, Beverley HU17 8PJ. View Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch on the map.
Contact: 01482 870 984.
Pumpkins grown and planted on the farm
Butt Farm, on the edge of Beverley, grows its pumpkins on the farm: the White family plant them each year in many varieties. The site is also a caravan, camping and glamping park.
Entry to the patch is by a charitable donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance, so a visit supports a local cause.
Visiting and buying
The 2026 patch opened on Saturday 26 September and runs until Saturday 31 October, 10am to 4pm. No pre-booking is needed for the patch, but special educational needs picking sessions and dog events must be booked.
Cash and card are accepted. Dogs are not allowed except at the booked Howloween dog events. After 31 October the patch is closed until next autumn.
Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch: website and opening hours.
Nearby counties
The East Riding borders several counties with fuller guides. Try farm shops in North Yorkshire, farm shops in Lincolnshire across the Humber, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.
Knowing a farm shop you can return to is also one of the most practical ways to be ready for disruption. Read The Be Ready Campaign: A UK Guide to Stocking Your Home With Healthy, Local Food, and use the Be Ready Map to find more local food across the UK.
Plan your farm visit, produce, quantities and picking dates
Choose one or two farms or farm shops that fit your route. Write down what you want, how much you need and what you will do with it when you get home. If one crop is unavailable, decide whether to choose a different farm, change the meal or return another day.
- Confirm the crop, public opening and any booking requirement.
- Ask whether you can pick yourself or buy already picked.
- Check the price unit, payment method and containers.
- Ask about access, parking and the correct visitor entrance.
Farm shop and fruit-picking questions
Where can I buy local food in the East Riding of Yorkshire?
Drewton’s Farm Shop near South Cave and the Farm Shop at Cranswick near Driffield are both open all year. In October, Butt Farm at Beverley runs a pick-your-own pumpkin patch.
Is Drewton’s open on Sundays?
Yes. Drewton’s opens on Sundays from 9am to 4pm, and on bank holidays.
Why are only three places listed?
We only list businesses whose details we could confirm on their own live websites. Several other East Riding names appear in directories, but we could not verify them, so they are left out for now.
Sources
Research reviewed 27 October 2026. Farm and visitor sources support the descriptions above. No firsthand visit, current stock check or certification is claimed.