Mid Glamorgan, the old county covering Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and part of Caerphilly, has fewer farm shops than the Vale next door. This guide lists four we could confirm: Mount Pleasant Farm Shop at Cefn Cribbwr, Beech Farm Shop near Caerphilly, and two seasonal pumpkin patches in Bridgend county, at Blackmill and Porthcawl.
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?
Mount Pleasant near Bridgend is the everyday choice, with its own eggs, vegetables and a veg box. Beech Farm on the A469 suits Caerphilly and the valleys, with meat, eggs and honey and short Sunday hours.
In October, the pumpkin patches at Blackmill and Porthcawl offer pick-your-own. Neither publishes times, so check their social media first. For more choice, see our South Glamorgan guide.
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.
- Mount Pleasant Farm Shop , Eggs, vegetables and Christmas turkeys at Cefn Cribbwr
- Beech Farm Shop , A family farm shop on the A469 near Caerphilly
- Bridgend PYO Pumpkins , Seasonal pumpkin picking at Blackmill
- Porthcawl Pumpkin Patch , Pick-your-own pumpkins at Ty Coch Farm
Mount Pleasant Farm Shop
Map and location
Mount Pleasant Farm, Farm Road, Cefn Cribbwr, Bridgend CF32 0HA. View Mount Pleasant Farm Shop on the map.
Contact: 01656 720206.
From chicken farm to farm shop
Mount Pleasant began as a chicken farm supplying eggs across Wales and has grown into Shed Centre Wales, with a farm shop that has expanded in recent years. The farm has supplied locally produced Christmas turkeys for over 50 years.
The shop sells fresh fruit, vegetables and salad, free-range hen and duck eggs, potatoes, and homemade cakes and chutneys, as well as compost and bedding plants.
Visiting and buying
The farm says it is open seven days a week but does not publish times, so phone before you go.
Local customers can order a daily or weekly fruit and veg box. Order Christmas turkeys and real trees early.
Mount Pleasant Farm Shop: website and opening hours.
Beech Farm Shop
Map and location
Beech Farm, Penrhos, Caerphilly CF83 1NF. View Beech Farm Shop on the map.
Contact: 029 2088 5686.
Over 40 years from a stable to a farm shop
Beech Farm Shop is a family-run business that has been trading for over 40 years. It started from a stable and grew into today’s farm shop on the A469 at Penrhos, which was part of the old Rhymney Valley district of Mid Glamorgan.
It sells fresh meat including steaks, fruit and vegetables, chicken and duck eggs, local honey and groceries, plus equestrian feed and pet supplies.
Visiting and buying
The shop opens Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 1pm.
Sunday hours are short, so plan a weekday or Saturday visit for a bigger shop.
Beech Farm Shop: website and opening hours.
Bridgend PYO Pumpkins
Map and location
Dolau Ifan Ddu Farm, Blackmill, Bridgend. View Bridgend PYO Pumpkins on the map.
A family farm in the Blackmill countryside
Visit Bridgend describes Bridgend PYO Pumpkins as a family-run farm in the Blackmill countryside, with a large field of pumpkins in many shapes and sizes.
As well as picking, visitors can meet the farm animals and play games.
Visiting and buying
Pumpkin season began on Saturday 17 October 2026. Times are not published by Visit Bridgend, so check the farm’s social media before you go.
Dogs are welcome, and there are Halloween photo props on site. The patch is seasonal and closes after October.
Bridgend PYO Pumpkins: website and opening hours.
Porthcawl Pumpkin Patch
Map and location
Ty Coch Farm, Porthcawl, Bridgend. View Porthcawl Pumpkin Patch on the map.
Eight acres near the coast
Visit Bridgend describes Porthcawl Pumpkin Patch as a family farm near the coast with eight acres to explore. The patch grows classic orange pumpkins and some unusual varieties.
It is close to Porthcawl’s beaches, so it pairs well with a seaside walk.
Visiting and buying
The patch opened on Saturday 10 October 2026. Times are not published, so check before travelling.
There is free on-site parking. It is seasonal and closes after the pumpkin season.
Porthcawl Pumpkin Patch: website and opening hours.
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 Mid Glamorgan?
Mount Pleasant Farm Shop at Cefn Cribbwr and Beech Farm Shop near Caerphilly are open all year. In October there is pumpkin picking at Blackmill and Porthcawl.
Does Mount Pleasant sell veg boxes?
Yes. Local customers can order a daily or weekly fruit and veg box.
Is there pick-your-own in Bridgend?
Bridgend PYO Pumpkins at Blackmill and Porthcawl Pumpkin Patch at Ty Coch Farm open for pumpkins in October.
Sources
- Mount Pleasant Farm Shop
- Beech Farm Shop
- Shed Centre Wales
- Pumpkin picking in Bridgend County, Visit Bridgend
Research reviewed 27 October 2026. Farm and visitor sources support the descriptions above. No firsthand visit, current stock check or certification is claimed.