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Forge Farm is a working farm just north of Banbury in Cropredy, on the eastern side of the Cotswolds, and it's the kind of place that rewards a visit whether you're planning ahead or just passing through.
The farm shop here sells a solid selection of local produce—seasonal fruits and vegetables, freshly baked goods, and regularly stocked local meats and dairy products. Nearly everything comes from farms in the immediate area, so you're getting food that's actually travelled from field to shelf rather than across the country.
You'll find it useful for stocking up if you're self-catering, assembling a good picnic, or simply looking for something worthwhile to take home. The shop has a genuinely rural character, and the people working there know their stock well and enjoy talking about it. You'll notice how the shelves change with the seasons, which gives you a real feel for what the local agricultural calendar actually looks like throughout the year. There's something particularly satisfying about buying directly from the people who grow or make what you're buying—you know exactly where your money goes and you're supporting actual producers rather than distant suppliers.
Cropredy itself is worth exploring when you're in the area, and the farm shop works well as an authentic stop if you're travelling between villages across this part of the Cotswolds.
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