Christmas at Primrose: Opening Hours, Meat Orders & Festive News

Christmas is gathering pace here at Primrose, and we’re taking orders for our Christmas beef, mutton and seasonal veg boxes. As always, supply is limited, so we’d recommend placing your orders soon!

Our Christmas opening hours are:

Thursday 18th December: 2–6pm
Friday 19th December: 10am–4pm
Saturday 20th December: 10am–4pm
Sunday 21st December: 10am–4pm
Monday 22nd December: 10am–4pm
Tuesday 23rd December: 10am–4pm
Christmas Eve: 10am–1pm

Click through to read more about what we’re up to this festive season — the traditions we love, the homemade treats we’re baking, and simple, thoughtful gift ideas from the farm shop.

Click through to read more about what we’re up to this festive season — the traditions we love, the homemade treats we’re baking, and simple, thoughtful gift ideas from the farm shop.

Real food, grown right...

At our family farm in Dorset, we believe real food should be grown with care, not chemicals. Organic, regenerative farming and slow-grown produce are the opposite of the ultra-processed, fast food that has taken over so many kitchens. We’re here to keep things seasonal, local, and full of flavour.

Every penny you spend with us supports small-scale, sustainable farming, helping us raise pasture-fed livestock, produce fresh eggs, and care for the land. It also backs British makers and heritage crafts, keeping traditional skills alive.

Small choices make a big difference—scroll down to see how we farm for you.

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