Visit a working farm estate featuring independent shops, a seasonal ice cream parlour, and scenic courtyard grounds perfect for families.

Alcumlow Hall Farm is a versatile rural destination combining agricultural heritage with modern amenities. The site hosts a range of independent businesses including Alcumlow Hall Forge, Friday's Child Photography, and Brook Farm Interiors, alongside the popular Snugburys Ice Cream parlour (seasonal operation). The venue offers free entry to explore the attractive courtyard and grounds, making it an accessible family outing. The farm provides both indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies onwards. The scenic setting and variety of independent shops create a unique shopping and leisure experience. Families appreciate the dog-friendly policy and pushchair accessibility throughout the site. The venue operates Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday to Sunday 9am-5pm, with individual shops maintaining varying hours. Alcumlow Hall Farm is conveniently located just off the A34 near Astbury in Cheshire, with ample parking available in the car park or on the grass surrounding the long driveway. The estate also hosts Alcumlow Wedding Barn, adding to the venue's reputation as an established community gathering place. Whether visiting for ice cream in warmer months or exploring the independent retailers year-round, the farm offers a pleasant countryside experience for families seeking something beyond typical attractions.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Rob Leith

a year ago

Semi rural farm, whose square yard consists of a small number of quality specialist retail outlets. There is a small children's play area. Usually busy at weekends/holidays, mainly because Snugbury's ice cream is sold there. It is also a popular picturesque wedding venue. Parking is plentiful and free. Highly recommended.

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Nadia Petrillo

a year ago

The best ice-cream (shop opening hours are seasonal so check online) my favourite is the cherry blast but there are so many to choose from!! Also has a great wedding barn around the back, full of magical fairy lights. It's beautiful 😍 staff are always friendly and helpful! Lots of free parking and space for the kids to run around.

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Sam Croghan

9 years ago

Amazing surroundings and superb ice cream. Just wish there was more love for people who want it in a tub as they were quite compact.

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David

9 years ago

Superb ice cream to enjoy in lovely farmland settings. The farm would have received 5 STARS were it not for the expensive "treated" wrought iron Canna lilies bought from the blacksmith which went extremely rùsty after just 5 months!!! God knows what they were treated with? Buyer beware as the friendly blackie will feed you whatever lines to get a sale AND don't expect a discount as he'll tell you the lilies were flying off the shelves.......

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Mr Wheeler

9 years ago

Converted barns with gift shops. Ice creams good but service not as fast as Snugberrys. The black-smith is the jewel in the crown though. The smell of the furnace and sparks flying are real crowd-pleasers. Also has a tasteful, modern-but-rustic, bar fitted, wedding-barn. Looks great as a venue!

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026