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the meat in the butchers is free-range and sourced from East Anglia; pork from Blythburgh in Suffolk and beef from Newton in Cambridgeshire. It’s foodie heaven at this time of year, with a fantastic range of hampers made up and ready to go, and a bespoke service for those who want to pick their own products for a more personal hamper. “It doesn’t need to be expensive,” says Alison. “If you pick a small basket and a few lovely little bits, you can get something for as little as £15 – but you can also push the boat out and fill it with as much as you like; the sky’s the limit.” The gift shop is also a really special place to browse at Christmas, too. “You can guarantee you’ll find the perfect gift for pretty much anyone,” says Alison. “I see the reviews and feedback we get from customers, and we had a lovely message recently saying the service and atmosphere at Bury Lane was so friendly and personal, because it’s a family business and so many of the staff have worked here for a long time. Plus, there aren’t many places where you can get all
IMAGES Christmas is very popular at Bury Lane – there is a dedicated Christmas shop, and you can have tea or breakfast with Santa in the grotto. Plus, there is a well-stocked food hall that offers personalised hampers
your gifts, wrapping paper and cards, then pop into the butchery and the food hall and stock up on all the food you need – all in one go. A lot of people find Christmas shopping stressful, or a chore, but at Bury Lane it’s actually a fun experience; the whole place looks and feels festive and celebratory. It couldn’t be more different from doing a manic dash around the supermarket the week before Christmas!” Bury Lane Farm Shop, A10 bypass, Melbourn, Royston, Herts SG8 6DF 01763 260418, burylanefarmshop.co.uk
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