Field to Fork Quality in County Durham
Broom Mill Farm Shop & Restaurant/Cafe Bishop Auckland : Experience the heritage of the Durham countryside. Home to our Traditional Butcher Shop and The Mill Kitchen Restaurant.
Escape the Tindale Rush. Just 2 minutes from West Auckland for a peaceful lakeside lunch.
The Mill Kitchen
Hearty farmhouse breakfasts, lakeside lunches, and artisan coffee. The perfect spot to refuel and relax.
View Our MenuThe Farm Shop
Award-winning butchery, fresh local produce, and our famous home-cured bacon and sausages.
Shop LocalRailway & Heritage
Discover the S&DR Railway line and Northern Saints' Trails—just 200 yards from our farm gates.
Explore the TrailsA Legacy of the Gaunless Valley
Established in 1987, we are a family-run working farm dedicated to sustainable, high-welfare agriculture. From our own milled grains to our rare breed livestock, we ensure total traceability on every plate.
Award-Winning Traditional Butchers
Experience the difference of rare breed pork and grass-fed beef reared slowly on our West Auckland pastures.
Our master butchers prepare everything on-site—from 21-day dry-aged steaks to our famous artisan sausages. Pure quality, zero compromises.
BROWSE THE FARM SHOP
Lakeside Dining at The Mill Kitchen
Relax in our oak-framed restaurant. Whether it's a hearty farmhouse breakfast or a traditional Sunday lunch, our menu celebrates the best of our own farm produce.
Life at Broom Mill Farm
What Our Visitors Say
"Just moved up here from Surrey... if you had this shop with the food that is served down south, you could easily double the price of the magnificent food you serve. Love your food, the price you charge, the cakes and of course the staff."
— Joe Minuti (Local Guide)
"I had the farmhouse breakfast... Reasonable, fresh, and tasty."
— Local Visitor
"The best farmshop restaurant, service is excellent, mochas are the best, food is tasty and well presented everytime. 👍"
— M G (Local Guide)
"Produce was high quality and well priced. There's a selection of quirky cards which tempted me. Only visited the farm shop as was passing through, but very impressed."
— Lisa Bonham (Local Guide)
Serving Bishop Auckland & Beyond
Located in the heart of the Gaunless Valley, Broom Mill Farm is the primary farm shop and restaurant for West Auckland, Shildon, and the wider County Durham area. Escape the busy Tindale Retail Park for a true taste of the countryside.
Find Us in DL14
We are perfectly situated for visitors to Auckland Castle or those walking the Etherley Moor trails. Just a 2-minute drive from the A688, we offer free parking and easy access for local residents and tourists alike.