Rutland is England’s smallest county, so it is a smaller local-food area in this guide: we list three places we could confirm, Farmer Lou’s farm shop at Exton, the estate shop at Wing Hall and Oakham’s monthly farmers’ market. Several well-known farm shops near Oakham are actually just over the border in Leicestershire or Northamptonshire, so see the nearby county guides at the end.
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 farm-reared meat and pies, Farmer Lou at Exton is the one to visit, close to Rutland Water. Wing Hall, between Oakham and Uppingham, is a handy everyday stop with its own eggs and late opening on Fridays and Saturdays.
Oakham’s farmers’ market on the third Saturday of the month brings several producers together in the town centre. Check times before you go, as they are not published.
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.
- Farmer Lou Farm Shop , Farm-reared meat and pies at Exton
- Wing Hall Farm Shop , Estate eggs and local food between Oakham and Uppingham
- Oakham Farmers' Market , A monthly farmers' market in Rutland's county town
Farmer Lou Farm Shop
Map and location
Tower House Farm, Barnsdale Avenue, Exton, Rutland LE15 8AH. View Farmer Lou Farm Shop on the map.
Contact: 07807 748352.
From farm, to you, by Lou
Farmer Lou’s farm shop is a small building on the yard at Tower House Farm in Exton, near the north shore of Rutland Water. Its motto is ‘From Farm, To You, By Lou’, and Discover Rutland describes it as selling farm-reared meats.
The shop sells pork, lamb, beef, speciality meats and poultry, homemade farmhouse pies, craft sausages and burgers, cheeses and free-range eggs. It also does street food and event catering by enquiry.
Visiting and buying
The shop is closed on Mondays and opens Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 2.30pm and Sunday 9am to 12.30pm. Discover Rutland gives slightly different hours, so use the farm’s own times and phone if in doubt.
Discover Rutland also mentions free local delivery.
Farmer Lou Farm Shop: website and opening hours.
Wing Hall Farm Shop
Map and location
Wing Hall, Wing, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8RY. View Wing Hall Farm Shop on the map.
Contact: 01572 737090.
A family estate shop with camping
Wing Hall is a family-owned estate between Oakham and Uppingham, with camping and a café-bar as well as its farm shop.
The shop sells the estate’s own free-range eggs, Hambleton Bakery bread, meat from a local butcher, fruit and vegetables, and dairy sourced locally where possible. It mainly serves campers but is open to the local community too.
Visiting and buying
The shop opens Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 2pm.
Visa, Mastercard, Visa Debit and Amex are accepted, with cashback on debit cards. The phone number is not for camping bookings.
Wing Hall Farm Shop: website and opening hours.
Oakham Farmers' Market
Map and location
Gaol Street, Oakham, Rutland. View Oakham Farmers' Market on the map.
Monthly market in the county town
Oakham’s farmers’ market is held in Gaol Street in Rutland’s county town and is listed by the county tourism site, Discover Rutland, as part of its local food and drink trail.
It runs alongside Oakham’s regular town market days on Wednesdays and Saturdays, so a market-day visit can combine both.
Visiting and buying
The farmers’ market is held every third Saturday. Discover Rutland does not publish times, and advises checking before you travel.
Bring a cool bag and small change, and arrive early for the best choice.
Oakham Farmers' Market: website and opening hours.
Nearby counties
Rutland is small, and some of the farm shops nearest Oakham sit over the county line. See our guides to farm shops in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
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 Rutland?
Farmer Lou’s farm shop at Exton, Wing Hall Farm Shop near Oakham and Oakham Farmers’ Market on the third Saturday are good places to start.
When is Oakham Farmers’ Market?
It is held every third Saturday in Gaol Street, Oakham. Times are not published, so check with Discover Rutland before travelling.
Why are only three places listed?
Several farm shops with Oakham postcodes are in Leicestershire or Northamptonshire. We only include businesses inside Rutland that we could confirm.
Sources
- Farmer Lou Farm Shop
- Wing Hall Farm Shop
- Oakham Farmers' Market
- Farmer Lou, Discover Rutland
- Wing Hall contact
Research reviewed 27 October 2026. Farm and visitor sources support the descriptions above. No firsthand visit, current stock check or certification is claimed.