If you want fresh, local produce and a unique shopping experience away from the busy supermarkets, you can't get much better than a farm shop.
Plus, it's always good to support Leicestershire's independent businesses, isn't it?
There are some excellent farm shops around the county, many of which are currently open for customers to visit - whilst adhering to social distancing measures.
Here's a selection of Leicestershire farm shops that you could visit this weekend....
Pennbury Farm, Great Glen
Both the shop and feed shed (for animal feed) at Pennbury Farm are open for customers to visit, and collection and delivery services are also available.
They are open Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 3pm.
Social distancing measures are in place for the safety of customers and staff.
Takeaway drinks - including coffee from St Martin's Coffee Roasters - are also available.
To use the collection or delivery service, visit the website and download the order form.
Alternatively, you can call 0116 259 2658 or email: info@pennburyfarm.co.uk
Farndon Fields, Market Harborough
This award-winning farm shop is open Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm.
To make shopping as safe as possible for customers and staff, Farndon Fields is restricting numbers of shoppers inside the farm shop at any one time.
There are also restricting families to only one family member shopping (exceptions include single parents with young children).
All trolleys and baskets are being sanitised, and customers are asked to use the hand sanitiser at the front door before entering, and respect the two metre rule when shopping.
Customers are also requested to use contactless payment methods as much as possible, although exact cash will be accepted.
Collections and home deliveries are also available.
Click here to visit the website to find out more.
March House Farm, Great Dalby
March House Farm is open seven days a week, operating strict social distancing measures.
Only two people are allowed in the shop at any one time, and the farm is requesting that partners/friends remain in the car park while the other person is shopping.
Collection and home delivery services are also available, via the website here.
You can choose from ready-made boxes, or pick your own order.
Manor Farm, Catthorpe
The shop at Manor Farm is open 10am until 4pm Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday.
There are strict social distancing rules, with a maximum of three customers allowed in at once and a queuing system in the car park.
You can also order items for collection - by emailing shop@manorfarmcatthorpe.co.uk, calling 01788 869002 or via the website here.
Stonehurst Farm, Mountsorrel
Stonehurst Farm's shop is open Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm, closed Sunday.
There are strict social distancing and hygiene measures in place.
You can also order food boxes online for collection or local delivery.
Click here to visit the website.
Food and drink deliveries during coronavirus lockdown
Attfields Farm Shop, Whetstone
Attfields is open Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 9am - 3pm.
Customers are being asked that only one family member goes in to the shop, with the exception of single parents with young children.
This is to reduce the number of shoppers in the shop at one time, to ensure a safer shopping environment for both customers and staff.
Click here to visit the Facebook page.
Cattows Farm, Heather
Cattows Farm is open, but is operating a service from the shop doors, so you can't currently walk around the shop.
You can purchase store cupboard essentials, bread, milk, eggs, sacks of potatoes, fruit, salad and vegetable boxes.
They can also be pre-ordered for collection or delivery.
To place an order for delivery or collection, call 01530 264200 or 263370, or order via the website here.
