FAQs
Q. Are you open everyday?
A. Yes. We are open everyday except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Our opening hours are:
Farm Shop: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Tea Room: 9.30am – 5.00pm (Breakfast 9.30 to 11.30; Lunch 11.30 to 4.00pm Lunch specials 11.30 to 2.30)
Q. What time do you milk the cows?
A. The cows are milked three times every day of the year. Visitors to Low Sizergh Barn can watch from the tearoom gallery or on the big screen between 1.15pm and about 3.30pm. You can also get up close and personal with the cows just outside of the Farm Shop at that time.
Q. I really like the salad leaves/milk/jam/cheese/crisps/chutney/ham I had in the tea room. Can I get it in the shop?
Yes - just ask in the tea room and they'll tell you the names to look for in the shop.
Q. Can I book a table in the tea room?
A. Unfortunately not. There's room for 75 in the tea room, so we're pretty spacious. If you're concerned about getting a table it's best to come for an early lunch rather than a late one.
Q. How big is the herd?A. The herd at the farm is now 150 strong and is made up of Holsteins and Swedish Reds. Each cow has a name as well as the usual number tag.
Q. Which of your products come from the farm?
A. From the farm is our own milk, Kendal Creamy, Kendal Crumbly, Kendal Crumbly with Red Onion cheese, organic free range eggs, vegetables, everything made in the tea room, Low Sizergh Barn cakes and bakes, quiches and salads in the deli counter.
Q. Is the site wheelchair and pushchair friendly?
Where possible we have made the site accessible to families with pushchairs and small children and to visitors with less mobility. You can find further details on our parking and access page.
Q. When did the farm shop open?
A. 1991
Q. Didn't you used to have pick your own strawberries?
A. After several years of growing strawberries for pick-your-own, and farm shop sale, we converted to organic farming and leased the strawberry land to Growing Well to grow their fabulous vegetables.
Q. Can I volunteer at Growing Well?
A. People recovering from mental health issues are very welcome to get involved in any and all aspects of Growing Well, from working in the office to planting seeds. Phone Beren, the volunteer coordinator, on 015395 61777 for a friendly introduction.
Q. Is there disabled parking?
A. Yes, three spaces at the main doors. Press the button for the doors to open automatically.
Q. Whose business is this?
A. The Park family have been farming at Low Sizergh since 1980.
Q. Where does the farm trail start?
A. At the entrance to the car park, behind the stone building.
Q. Are you anything to do with the National Trust?
A. Low Sizergh Farm is rented from the National Trust so they are our landlord, but they are not involved in the farm or the farm shop in any way.
Q. Do you offer takeaway?
Yes, proper tea and coffee from the deli counter in the farm shop with sandwiches made to order.
Q. Is Low Sizergh Barn completely organic?
A. Yes, the farm completed organic conversion in 2002. The shop sells organic and conventionally produced food.
Q. Where is Growing Well?
A. As you come in the gate from the dual carriageway turn right and they are immediately on the right. If you come from the back lane they are on the left just before you tun into the front yard. The Growing Well fields are down the slope beyond the car park.
Q. How long is the farm trail?
A. 1 and 3/4 miles; it takes about 45 minutes for an adult.
Q. Can I bring my dog on the farm trail?
A. Dogs on leads are welcome, obviously we need you to pick up after them.
Q. Can I take a pushchair on the farm trail?
A. The footpath gates make it unsuitable for pushchairs, unfortunately. It has been done with an all terrain buggy, but you need 2 people to lift over the gates & stiles.
Q. Can I get back to the caravan site from the farm trail?
Yes, you need to turn right upon entering the wood (point 5 on the farm trail map).