North East farm shop with kids play area that sells top pies and 'better than Greggs' pasties

Homer Hill Farm Shop has a feast of treats under one roof14:35, 16 Aug 2026Flowers surround the outdoor area at Homer Hill Farm Shop in County DurhamEveryone loves a farm shop. They might not be cheap but they tend to offer top quality and showcase the best of what is locally-grown and bred.‌Homer Hill Farm Shop at West Rainton, Houghton-le-Spring, is a family business run by the Haswell family who farm more than 110 acres in County Durham and have Aberdeen Angus, Belgian Blue and Charolais cattle. The shop in Pittington Road can take a bit of finding but as soon as you make the turning off a windy county road it opens out like a mini ranch.‌The first sight is of a large paved seating area on the left, with well-spaced out wooden tables and chairs, that links to its on-site cafe. This lead