Middle Farm
United Kingdom
We will make a lunch stop here and dont forget your card from the driver to get a free coffee or tea from the tea rooms.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Middle Farm, a quintessentially British agricultural destination nestled at the foot of the South Downs in East Sussex. This is not just a commercial farm, but a living museum of rural traditions and a hub for local…
Listen in the app2The Cider Barn: A Liquid Heritage
The Cider Barn at Middle Farm is a place of pilgrimage for connoisseurs of traditional British beverages. It houses an unparalleled collection of over 100 different draught ciders and perries, mostly sourced from small,…
Listen in the app3The Farm Shop: Sussex on a Plate
The Middle Farm shop is a celebration of the 'Garden of England' and the bountiful Sussex coast. It is widely regarded as one of the best farm shops in the region, acting as a showcase for local artisans, butchers, and bakers. …
Listen in the app4The Open Farm and Rare Breeds
The 'Open Farm' area of Middle Farm is dedicated to education and the conservation of rare British livestock. As you walk through the paddocks, you will encounter breeds that were once common on English farms but are now at risk…
Listen in the app5Blacksmithing and Rural Crafts
In a corner of the farmyard, you may hear the rhythmic, metallic ring of a hammer on an anvil. This is the sound of the blacksmith’s forge, one of the several traditional rural crafts preserved at Middle Farm. …
Listen in the app6The South Downs Landscape and the Flint Barns
The architecture of Middle Farm is as much a part of the experience as the animals and the food. Many of the buildings are constructed from 'knapped flint,' a traditional Sussex building material. …
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To conclude a visit to Middle Farm, many visitors gather in the restaurant and tea garden. This is where the 'field to fork' philosophy is put into practice. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we depart from Middle Farm, we take with us a renewed appreciation for the complexities and charms of rural English life. This farm is a powerful example of how tradition and modern diversification can work together to…
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What is Middle Farm?
Middle Farm is a place in United Kingdom with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 50.8507, 0.1136 |
| Last updated |