Abbey Farm, Abbotsbury

07/10/2026

New menu at Cherries at Abbey Farm 💥

🍂 New Menu 🍂
A mix of new dishes and old favourites, with plenty of colour, flavour and cosy-season goodness 🧡

The kedgeree gets to stay because we know how much you all love it, and the famous creamy Cherries Mac'n'Cheese is BACK — this time loaded with garlic-griddled mushrooms & spinach.

There are some lovely new additions too, including our warming Smoky Spanish Chicken Stew, Honey Roast Roots & Hummus and a fresh Mediterranean Bowl.

You can see the full lunch menu here: https://cherriesdorset.com/menu-lunch/

We're open every day, 10am to 5pm, come hungry!

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29/09/2026

✅ WE ARE OPEN — ABBOTSBURY IS NOT CLOSED! ✅
Please don't let the many ROAD CLOSED signs in and around Abbotsbury put you off. There is access through the village and to Abbey Farm from BOTH directions, whether you're travelling from Bridport or Weymouth. Nothing has changed — you can still get to us, just drive around the road signs!

The village car park by Rodden Row is also OPEN and accessible as normal 🚗

Yesterday was the first day of the Wessex Internet works and, unfortunately, the signage makes it look as though Abbotsbury is completely closed. This is not the case!

We had a shockingly quiet day yesterday, and as a small independent business, it is incredibly worrying. We, along with other businesses and residents in the village, have over the past weeks raised concerns about the timing and impact of these works, but sadly they went ahead during this period rather than being postponed until a quieter time of year.

Wessex Internet and their team have assured us that access will be maintained, and our customers will be allowed through, so please don't be put off by the signs. If you're coming to Abbotsbury, you CAN get through, and you CAN get to Abbey Farm.

Please, please continue to support us and all the other independent businesses at Abbey Farm and throughout Abbotsbury while these works are taking place. We would really love to see you 🙏

🍒 Cherries is OPEN EVERY DAY, 10am – 5pm as usual — breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake are all waiting for you.

💙 ABBOTSBURY IS OPEN. ABBEY FARM IS OPEN. CHERRIES IS OPEN 💙

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23/09/2026

This Friday at Cherries at Abbey Farm! There's no Tapas Night in October, so don't miss this one!

31/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us over the Bank Holiday weekend and helped make this year's Abbey Farm Summer Fair such a special one. Whether you came to shop, eat, explore, listen to the music, get creative or simply enjoy Abbey Farm, it was wonderful to see so many of you here ❤️

A massive thank you to all of our brilliant and talented traders and exhibitors — and especially for braving the wind and unpredictable British summer weather with us! Your beautiful stalls, creativity and good spirits brought the whole fair to life.

Thank you to our incredible musicians who kept us entertained throughout the weekend — Emily Jean, Olly Howard, The Decadettes and Portesham Ukulele Band. You were all absolutely brilliant!

And, of course, a huge thank you to the café team at Cherries for all the hard work behind the scenes, helping get the event off the ground and keeping everything running throughout the weekend.

One of my favourite little additions this year was our guestbook banner, which I had such a great time making with Adam and Keara! 🖊️ Thank you to everyone who stopped to sign it, leave us a message or add a little doodle — it’s such a lovely reminder of the weekend and everyone who shared it with us.

And we absolutely loved seeing all the incredible decorated pebbles appearing throughout the fair! 🎨 From our youngest visitors to the young at heart, there was some serious creativity on display. Thank you to everyone who sat down, picked up a pen and got involved!

Most importantly, thank you to every single person who came through the gates and supported our traders, musicians and the independent businesses here at Abbey Farm. We hope you had as much fun as we did.

🎄 Next up... the BIG Abbey Farm Christmas Fair! 🎄

Save the dates: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November 2026. We already can't wait to welcome you back for a magical festive weekend at Abbey Farm! ✨

Thank you again for being part of our Summer Fair. ❤️

Sara Holmgren, Organiser

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31/08/2026

LAST DAY TODAY — DON’T MISS IT! 🤩
It's the final day of the Abbey Farm Summer Fair and we're ready for one last brilliant day! ☀️

Come and spend your Bank Holiday Monday with us and enjoy:
🛍️ Local traders, makers & exhibitors
🎶 Live music by Olly Howard
🍔 Delicious food, drinks & sweet treats
🌸 Pick-your-own flowers
🎨 FREE pebble painting
🔎 FREE kids' trail
🖌️ Creative workshops & activities
☕ Cherries café & cream tea tent
🏡 Plus our beautiful shops, studios and Abbey Farm to explore!

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⏰ 10am–4pm TODAY
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

We've had such a lovely weekend so far — come and join us for one final day! 🌼✨

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30/08/2026

☀️🌸 DAY 2 IS IN FULL SWING! 🌸☀️
We’re having another brilliant day here at Abbey Farm, with plenty to see, eat, drink and enjoy!

🎶 Portesham Ukulele Band are bringing the tunes today, with the wonderful Emily Jean performing later this afternoon.

Plus, there’s plenty more to explore…
🛍️ Artisan traders & local businesses
🍔 Delicious food & drinks
🎨 Creative workshops & activities
🌸 Pick Your Own flowers at Abbey Farm Flowers
🍰 Treats, cakes & cream teas
🏡 Independent shops & studios
🎶 Live music throughout the day
👧🏼 Kids activities
✨ And lots more around Abbey Farm!

We’re here TODAY and Bank Holiday Monday from 10am–4pm.

🎟️ FREE ENTRY
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🕙 10am to 4pm

Come down, have a wander and make a day of it! 🌿☀️

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29/08/2026

✨ WE'RE LIVE AT THE SUMMER FAIR! ✨
Don't let a little drizzle and wind scare you away — the Summer Fair is in full swing!

We've got plenty happening both indoors and outdoors, with stalls, food & drink, live music, activities, the cafe, workshops and lots to explore around Abbey Farm ☕️🎨🛍️🎶

Here are just a few shots from this morning 📸

🕙 We're here 10am–4pm today, tomorrow & Monday
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Pop down, have a wander, support some brilliant local businesses and enjoy a Bank Holiday day out with us!

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28/08/2026

🌻 SUMMER FAIR - THIS WEEKEND 🌻
The Abbey Farm Summer Fair is back for three days this weekend, with plenty to see, do, eat and enjoy!

🎶 Live music throughout the weekend
🛍️ 40+ artisan shops & stalls
🎨 FREE pebble painting
🔎 FREE kids’ trail & activities
🌸 Pick Your Own flowers
🖌️ Creative workshops
🍴 Food, drinks & Cream Teas
🏡 Independent shops, studios & café
🐾 Dogs welcome too!

📅 Sat 29th, Sun 30th & Mon 31st August
🕙 10am–4pm each day
📍 Abbey Farm, Abbotsbury, DT3 4JJ
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Celebrate summer at beautiful Abbey Farm in Abbotsbury! Live music, food, drinks, market days, art and much more!

26/08/2026

☀️ WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS BANK HOLIDAY?
Come and spend it with us at the Abbey Farm Summer Fair in Abbotsbury!

For three days, Abbey Farm will be packed with brilliant traders and artisan stalls, live music, food & drink, PYO flowers, artisan shopping, workshops and plenty of activities for little ones — including FREE pebble painting and our FREE kids’ trail 🎨🔎

Stop for lunch, cake or a cream tea, treat yourself to a glass of fizz and browse the independent shops and studios, wander through the medieval Tithe Barn and Abbey ruins, pick your own flowers and enjoy a couple of relaxed summer days out 🌸🎶

📅 29th, 30th & 31st August | 10am–4pm
📍 Abbey Farm, Abbotsbury
✨ FREE ENTRY

Bring the kids, bring the dog, bring your friends — and make a day of it! 💙

Celebrate summer at beautiful Abbey Farm in Abbotsbury! Live music, food, drinks, market days, art and much more!

25/08/2026

🛍️ MEET OUR SUMMER FAIR GUEST TRADERS! 🌻✨
We have a wonderful line-up of guest traders joining us at Abbey Farm this Bank Holiday weekend, bringing together some seriously talented makers, artists, producers and small businesses from Dorset and beyond!

Across the three days, you'll be able to browse original artwork, prints and illustrations, handmade ceramics, sterling silver and sea glass jewellery, freshwater pearls, colourful homewares, vintage and upcycled textiles, candles, botanical wax melts, natural soaps and skincare, garden goodies, hand-painted wooden pieces, photography, sculpture, handmade bags and so much more 🎨🕯️💍🌿

And there are plenty of delicious things to take home too! 😍 Think handmade fudge, small-batch jams, marmalades and chutneys, artisan chilli sauces, more than varieties of cheese, pies and preserves, plus locally produced Dorset gin, botanical vodka, spiced rum, Yuzucello and more 🧀🌶️🍸

You'll also find some wonderful charities joining us, including wildlife and local community causes such as Soth West Wildlife, Friends of St. Nicholas, alongside the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Charity ❤️

And when you fancy a treat while exploring? We'll have Flippin' Delicious Pancakes and Cherries Café, plus glitter face painting to add a little sparkle to your day! ✨

There really is SO much to discover, and by shopping at the fair you'll be supporting an amazing collection of independent artists, makers, producers, charities and small businesses.

Abbey Farm Summer Fair
📅 Sat 29th, Sun 30th & Mon 31st August
⏰ 10am–4pm each day
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And that's just the guest traders… there's plenty more happening across Abbey Farm all weekend! 🌻🎶🎨

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