Field to Fork Quality in County Durham
Broom Mill Farm Shop & The Mill Kitchen: Experience the heritage of the Durham countryside. Home to our Traditional Butcher Shop.
The Mill Kitchen
Hearty farmhouse breakfasts, lakeside lunches, and artisan coffee. The perfect spot to refuel in the heart of County Durham.
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The Farm Shop
Experience true field to fork quality with our award-winning butchery, 2019 YAS TYE Trophy Runners Up. Home of our famous home-cured bacon.
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Discover the S&DR Railway line and Northern Saints' Trails—just 200 yards from our gates.
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Award-Winning Traditional Butchers
At Broom Mill Farm, we prioritize flavor and the environment. Our rare-breed pork and grass-fed beef are reared slowly on farm-grown forage and grains. By maintaining our permanent pastures as a natural carbon sink, we take carbon out of the atmosphere and protect the local County Durham ecosystem. It’s a sustainable, traditional approach to farming that has supported this land for centuries.
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Our Great Taste Award Achievements
Regional Winner & Gold
Dry-Cured Oak-Smoked Bacon
Silver Award
Red Onion & Marmalade Pork Sausage
Bronze Awards
Beef & Horseradish Sausage
Pork & Black Pudding Sausage
Lakeside Dining at The Mill Kitchen
Experience true farm-to-table dining in our oak-framed restaurant. From home-reared meats to locally sourced free-range eggs, our menu is cooked fresh to order. We offer a wide range of options, including light snacks, waffles, a children's menu, and full dietary support for gluten and dairy-free guests. Pair your meal with local Railton Coffee or a refreshing milkshake, and don't forget to save room for our legendary homemade scones and cheesecakes.
Common Questions
Are your eggs and dairy locally sourced?
Absolutely. We use free-range eggs and source our organic milk, butter, and cream from local partners who share our commitment to quality. You’ll find that same richness in everything from our Mill Kitchen lattes to our farmhouse breakfasts.
Do you bake your own bread and scones?
Yes, our kitchen team is busy every morning. We pride ourselves on handmade bread, freshly baked buns, and traditional scones prepared daily on-site. When you smell the oven in the morning, you know it’s ready.
What makes Broom Mill "Field to Fork"?
It means we control the journey. From our own grass-fed livestock to our on-site master butchery and our restaurant tables, we cut out the middleman to ensure the highest ethical standards and the freshest taste in County Durham.
Why is "Buy British" so important at Broom Mill?
Choosing to Buy British is about guaranteed quality. Unlike many foreign imports that can use growth hormones to speed up production, our British meat is produced under the world's strictest safety regulations. We ensure those hormones never pass down the food chain to our customers—serving only traceable, high-welfare food you can trust.
...every purchase helps keep our local community thriving. Explore our locally sourced range in the Farm Shop.
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)
"The best farmshop restaurant, service is excellent, mochas are the best, food is tasty and well presented every time👍"
— 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)