CHILDREN from Somerset are next month being invited to visit Father Christmas at an award-winning farm shop in the county (December 2022).
Father Christmas will be in his grotto at Rumwell Farm Shop, which is located on the A38 between Taunton and Wellington, on December 11, 18, 20 and 22.
Anne Mitchell, Joint Owner of the Farm Shop, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, said: “We are thrilled that Santa has taken some time out of his busy diary to be with us this year in his cosy cabin for four dates in December.
“He will be arriving with us in a surprise mode of transport on Sunday, December 11 at 9.30am. We’d love it if crowds gathered to watch his free arrival, it promises to be great fun, as we’ll have festive music to sing-along to and elves handing out free sweets. He will then be in residence in his grotto, which requires pre-booking, from 10am until 4pm, Sunday, December 18, 9am-4pm and Tuesday, December 20 & Thursday, December 22, 9am-5pm to spread some festive cheer to families with young children and it promises to be an exciting experience for each little one who attends.
“With the help of his trusted band of elves, he’ll wish everyone a merry Christmas and give each child a wrapped, age-appropriate gift to take home.
“Tickets cost £12.95 per child and can be purchased here https://bit.ly/3Bpz85n. Booking is essential and must be made via our website and we can only allow a maximum of four children with an appropriate adult, or two.”
Rumwell Farm Shop, which has won nine Taste of the West Gold Awards this year for its shop and café and also for some of its made onsite products, has a traditional Butchery counter selling its home-reared and free-range pork and Rumwell Angus beef. There is also a Delicatessen, Bakery, Jam Kitchen, Food Hall, Wine Cellar and Gift Room.
Due to customer demand, the range of products soon increased, and the farm shop grew into the place it is today. David and Anne’s sons, James and Jack, are now also involved in the business, as well as daughters-in-law Sophie and Donna.
Rumwell Farm Shop has a traditional Butchery counter selling its home-reared and free-range pork and Rumwell Angus beef. It’s traditional, dry cured back bacon was recently given the title of overall Champion Bacon in the Taste of the West Awards.
There is also a Delicatessen, Bakery, Jam Kitchen, Food Hall, Wine Cellar, Gluten Free Kitchen and Gift Room. It’s Café kitchen has also achieved Coeliac UK’s Gluten Free accreditation.
The Rumwell Café is a large and spacious building. The food prepared in the Café kitchen is sourced from the Farm Shop, the Mitchell family farm, which is just four miles away, and other regional suppliers.
Families are welcome to the Café and there is a menu especially for children. It also serves afternoon teas, Sunday carvery and is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.
Father Christmas’ free arrival at Rumwell Farm Shop is on Sunday, December 11 from 9.30am. He will then take up residence in his grotto from 10am until 4pm, Sunday, December 18, 9am-4pm and Tuesday, December 20 & Thursday, December 22, 9am-5pm. Admission to the grotto requires a pre-paid ticket.
For more information, please call Rumwell Farm Shop, which is located in Rumwell between Taunton and Wellington, on 01823 461599 or visit www.rumwellfarmshop.com.
