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In the Heart of County Durham

Broom Mill Farm sits in a central countryside location, making us an easy premium stop for farm shop, butchery and dining across County Durham and North Yorkshire.

  • Bishop Auckland5 mins
  • Shildon7 mins
  • Newton Aycliffe12 mins
  • Barnard Castle20 mins
  • Sedgefield22 mins
  • Durham City30 mins
  • Richmond (North Yorks)30 mins
  • Consett30 mins

Just 1 minute off the A68 and 2 minutes from Tindale Crescent, with easy, free parking for cars, vans and motorhomes.

Central to Bishop Auckland, Durham, Sedgefield & Barnard Castle

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Frequently Asked Questions: Dining at Broom Mill Farm

Planning a trip from across County Durham or North Yorkshire? Here is everything you need to know about our location, accessibility, and unique field-to-fork dining experience.

How easy is it to reach Broom Mill Farm from nearby towns?

We are centrally located in the County Durham countryside, making us highly accessible. We are just a 1-minute detour off the A68 and 2 minutes from Tindale Crescent. By car, we are only 5 minutes from Bishop Auckland, 7 minutes from Shildon, 12 minutes from Newton Aycliffe, and 20 minutes from Barnard Castle. It makes us the perfect, stress-free stop for local commuters, families, and A688 travelers looking to avoid town-center traffic.

What are the parking facilities like at the farm shop and restaurant?

Unlike town-center dining venues, we offer completely unlimited, free on-site parking. There are no parking wardens or tight time restrictions. Our spacious parking lot easily accommodates standard cars, vans, motorhomes, and caravans, providing a relaxed and unhurried stop for visitors from further afield across the North East.

Are you a dog-friendly restaurant, and are you near local walking trails?

Yes, we are highly accommodating to dog walkers and outdoor explorers. We feature beautiful pondside dining with covered outdoor seating areas where dogs are completely welcome. Additionally, Broom Mill Farm is an official, featured stop on the Northern Saints Trails (The Way of Love) and sits right along local heritage paths, providing a peaceful sanctuary to rest and refuel with a hearty breakfast or lunch.

Where does the meat served in The Mill Kitchen actually come from?

Our food integrity is completely transparent. The grass-fed beef, rare-breed pork, and traditional hand-made sausages served in The Mill Kitchen and sold in our award-winning butcher shop are raised slowly right here on our own pasture at Broom Mill Farm. What we don't rear ourselves, we source from trusted, neighboring farmers within County Durham to ensure true 'field to fork' traceability and zero food miles.

What are the signature dining options available at the farm?

We serve hearty, traditional farmhouse breakfasts from Tuesday to Sunday, alongside fresh artisan burgers and homemade lunches. Every Friday we host our popular Fish Friday featuring fresh cod in crispy batter (cooked without seed oils), and every Sunday we serve our legendary Full Broom Mill Sunday Lunch—a signature 4-meat roast accompanied by giant homemade Yorkshire puddings and rich gravy.