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Canalside Farm Welcome to Canalside Farm, Shop and Cafe located outside Stafford, UK in the village of Great Haywood. Please click on the map above for directions to us
(1971)

We are a family run Pick Your Own Farm, Shop and Cafe located at the side of the Trent and Mersey Canal in Great Haywood - a beautiful part of Staffordshire. We are committed to sourcing high quality, food and drink from farms and producers within a 30 mile radius of our home, whilst continuing to produce our own fruit, garden vegetables and bedding plants right here on the Farm. Open all year round, our Farm Shop offers a wide range of tasty products for all dietary needs; our Cafe serves home cooked seasonal meals from 'field to plate; our seasonal Plant Centre sells beautiful plants and hanging baskets lovingly nurtured in our own glass house; and we offer 'Pick Your Own' strawberries, raspberries and blackberries during summertime and pumpkins for Halloween! We have some lovely walks and cycle rides which start and finish on our farm, plus host a range of family events throughout the year from murder mystery suppers to creative nature based workshops.

🎄 CHRISTMAS ONLINE SHOP 🎄Our Christmas Online Shop is now open, with lots of delicious treats to enjoy as you gather you...
02/11/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS ONLINE SHOP 🎄

Our Christmas Online Shop is now open, with lots of delicious treats to enjoy as you gather your family & friends this Christmas.

As well as our favourite locally reared Turkeys, Cockerel, Geese & Homemade Pigs in Blanket, we have introduced our Rolled Pork Porchetta & Deluxe Chicken with Hog Roast Stuffing to the Butchery offer this year.

New to the Bakery are two new flavoured Sourdoughs; Christmas Pudding & Chocolate Orange, as well as three new flavoured Brownie Yule Logs; Caramelised Biscuit, White Chocolate & Black Cherry, the perfect finale to your Christmas Dinner.

Our Deli have also created our new Apricot & Fig Pork Pie & added larger Cutting Pies to their repertoire, perfect for entertaining bigger groups or as a special Boxing Day treat.

To view the full Christmas range, click on the link https://www.canalsidefarm.co.uk/shop

🎃 PUMPKIN PICKING - THAT'S A WRAP 🎃As we say hello to November, we couldn't let the end of October go by without saying ...
01/11/2026

🎃 PUMPKIN PICKING - THAT'S A WRAP 🎃

As we say hello to November, we couldn't let the end of October go by without saying a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came to our Pumpkin Picking Event this year!

Our busiest yet & we had so much fun meeting you all, admiring your amazing costumes & seeing the absolutely beautiful pumpkins that you chose to take home with you.

So from a tired but happy team here at the Farm, we hope you had an amazing Halloween & we can't wait to do it all again with you next year!

Is there anything that you particularly enjoyed this year or anything else you would like to see added to the event next year?! 🎃

27/10/2026

🌙 OUR VERY LAST LATE NIGHT PUMPKIN PICKING EVENT FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER 5PM-8PM🌙

This is your LAST chance to join us after dark for our magical late night pumpkin picking experience at Canalside Farm! ✨

🎃 Pick your perfect pumpkin
🔥 Toast marshmallows around the fire pits
🌽 Explore our maize maze
🪩Boogie in our Silent Disco
💡 Explore our UV Maze
👻Enjoy Ghostbusters Live & Ghostbusters Car Ecto1
🎃Enjoy all the Halloween fun and spooky atmosphere!

And of course, you can grab something delicious to eat while you’re here! 😋🍴

🍕 Pizza al Forno – serving up delicious, freshly made pizzas!
🍎 Scrumptious Stacks – warming, tasty hot crumbles to enjoy on a chilly autumn evening!

✨ Tickets are still available, but this is your final chance to experience our late night pumpkin picking this year!

Gather your family and friends, wrap up warm and come and make some more magical autumn memories with us. 🧡

🎟️ Book your tickets on our website or head to the link in our bio👉 https://www.canalsidefarm.co.uk/whats-on/pumpkin-picking-2026

We can’t wait to see you for one last spooktacular evening! 🎃👻

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27/10/2026
🎃 HALF TERM PUMPKIN PICKING 🎃The Pumpkin Patch is open on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday this week from 9.30am-3pm, last en...
26/10/2026

🎃 HALF TERM PUMPKIN PICKING 🎃

The Pumpkin Patch is open on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday this week from 9.30am-3pm, last entry at 1.45pm.

Tickets are just £5 per person & children aged 2 & under enter for free!

Pumpkins are charged by weight at the end & start from £1.50.

Dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on their leads & cleaned up after.

So if you are wanting to get outdoors with the kids & get into the Halloween spirit this half term, head to the link to book your ticket 🎃

https://www.canalsidefarm.co.uk/whats-on/pumpkin-picking-2026

🍂 A NEW SEASON, A NEW MENU! 🍂Something delicious is coming to Cafe… our brand-new seasonal menu launches tomorrow!As the...
20/10/2026

🍂 A NEW SEASON, A NEW MENU! 🍂

Something delicious is coming to Cafe… our brand-new seasonal menu launches tomorrow!

As the seasons change, we’re bringing you a fresh selection of comforting, delicious dishes, perfect for those cosy autumn days.

Whether you’re joining us for a catch-up with friends, a family lunch or a little treat after a wander around the farm, we can’t wait for you to discover what’s new!

🍂 Seasonal Flavours and Specials to Enjoy
🍴Comfort Food, Cooked Fresh
☕ Your Favourite Coffees and Sweet Treats

and as always a very warm welcome, whatever the weather.

Launching tomorrow – Wednesday 21st October!

🍰Please note our Afternoon Tea must be pre-booked online.





🎄FOR ALL THE CHRISTMAS FOODIES 🎄Our Christmas Online Food Shop is now open and ready for you to peruse from the comfort ...
20/10/2026

🎄FOR ALL THE CHRISTMAS FOODIES 🎄

Our Christmas Online Food Shop is now open and ready for you to peruse from the comfort of home!

We have something for everyone's table, whether that is your turkey centrepiece or a delicious showstopping dessert, we have you covered this festive period.

You can access the online shop via our website or head into store chat to one of our team about your Christmas feast, and scan a QR codes that are available around the Farm Shop.

Food Worth Gathering For this Christmas

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19/10/2026

🎃 MORE PUMPKIN PICKING TICKETS ADDED 🎃

We have just done a pumpkin count this morning after a super busy weekend & discovered that we have more pumpkins left in the patch than we thought we would!

Which means we are pleased to announce that we have now added additional tickets on to our previously sold out sessions for this weekend!

So you have been trying to book tickets, this is your sign 🎃

With so many different beautiful varieties to choose from, which will you choose?

Link to book https://www.canalsidefarm.co.uk/whats-on/pumpkin-picking-2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO CANALSIDE FARM🎄The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and we’re getting...
17/10/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO CANALSIDE FARM🎄

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and we’re getting ready for a magical festive season here at Canalside Farm.
From beautiful Christmas markets and freshly cut Christmas trees to creative workshops and magical moments with Santa, there’s so much to look forward to

🍴Our Christmas Online Food Ordering is now OPEN 🍴

🎁 21st & 22nd November – Christmas Market on the Farm
Join us in our beautiful Glasshouse for a festive browse, discover lovely gifts and get into the Christmas spirit. Best of all, entry is FREE!

🌿 27th November – 6th December – Christmas Wreath-Making Workshops
Get creative with talented local florist Sarah Plant and make your very own beautiful Christmas wreath.

🎨 27th November – Festive Watercolour Greeting Card Workshop
Join local artist Debbie for a creative evening, learn to paint your own beautiful festive greeting cards.

🌲 28th November – 13th December – Our Christmas Tree Forest Returns!
Step into our magical Glasshouse, filled with the gorgeous scent of fresh pine and rows of beautiful, freshly cut Christmas trees. Find the perfect tree to bring the magic into your home.

🎅🏼 11th–23rd December – Breakfast & Tea Time with Santa
Make magical memories with the little ones over a cosy breakfast or tea with Santa.

🎄 5th-6th and 12th & 13th December – Mini Christmas Market Weekends
Our very first cosy mini Christmas markets will take place alongside our Christmas Tree Forest, making the perfect excuse for a winter visit and a little Christmas shopping.

And of course, you can make a day of it with a wander around our Farm Shop, delicious seasonal treats from our Café and plenty of festive inspiration for your own Christmas gatherings.

🎟️ Some events require advance booking, so make sure you plan ahead!
✨Discover all the dates, details, online shop and booking information on our website...

Food worth gathering for. Memories worth making.

🎃 SOLD OUT THIS WEEKEND! 🎃Wow! As always a huge thank you for the amazing response to our Pumpkin Picking Experience her...
17/10/2026

🎃 SOLD OUT THIS WEEKEND! 🎃

Wow! As always a huge thank you for the amazing response to our Pumpkin Picking Experience here at Canalside Farm.

Our sessions for this weekend are now completely SOLD OUT and we can’t wait to welcome everyone who’s booked in for some autumnal fun! 🎃✨

Missed out this weekend? Don’t worry, there’s still time to join us! 👇

Tickets are still available for:
🎃Next weekend’s pumpkin picking sessions
🌙 Our magical Friday evening sessions
🍂 Selected daytime sessions during half term

From finding your perfect pumpkin to enjoying all the autumnal treats and activities, there’s plenty of spooky-season magic waiting for you at the farm!

🎟️ Book your tickets now before they’re gone!

We’re looking forward to welcoming you all to Canalside Farm for a wonderful pumpkin-picking season! 🧡

Address

Mill Lane, Great Haywood
Stafford
ST180RQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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