Christmas Makers Markets 2025
Join us in our beautiful Threshing Barn for some festive gift inspiration. Talented, local makers will be joining us to meet customers, talk about what they do and sell their creations.
Saturday December 13th
-Ronni Allen Cards & Prints
- Etta Rain Ceramics
- Jason Brown Author & Illustrator
- Nomo Skincare
- Alice Herring Textiles
- Lorraine Berkshire-Roe Art & Ceramics
-Tarja Bennett hand made home accessories
- Michael Worthington, Local Artist. michaelworthington.artweb.com (in aid of St Mary's Church, Wheatley)
-Rose Dale's organic beef, sheepskins & apple/pear juice
-Oliver Schimdt @pitchgreenwoodworks
-Pop-corn cauliflower from Cathy @wildrosekitchen
-Food from local chef, Robin Popham @create_terroir
-Thembisa Trust card, books, decorations
-Patt and Pott Ceramics
Farm shop with fresh organic veg & foodie gifts, mulled wine, coffee bar, food.
Last entry 1.45pm. Free entry, sorry no dogs.
Access to the farm is wider from the Milton Common end of Sandy Lane Farm.
WEATHER: There is plenty of cover at the farm in case of rain. The yard may be muddy, so we recommend wearing suitable, outdoor footwear.
PARKING: drive through the shop gates as usual, follow the track between the market barn and pond and follow the signs to the menage for parking.
TO EXIT: we are operating a one way system. Please leave the menage via the top left corner turning right to drive out of the farm alongside the stables.
SAFETY: Sandy Lane is a working farm. Please supervise your children at all times and keep out of roped off areas.
Please bear with us if we are busy on the day.
Past Events
Pop-up Seasonal Suppers : Autumn 2025
Thursday 2nd October & Friday 3rd October
Back by popular demand and in partnership with Oxford based chef Robin Popham, tickets are now available for our pop-up seasonal supper evenings this Autumn.
The menus will be created using the finest organic & freshly harvested ingredients from the farm. Seasonal & sustainable...
The Evening
Join us for a pop-up supper in our beautiful threshing barn, prepared by local chef, Robin Popham, using the freshest, organic and seasonal ingredients from our farm.
6.30-7.15pm - Farm bar open and nibbles in the Dutch Barn.
7.15pm onwards - 4 courses & tea and coffee in the Threshing Barn.
10.00pm - finish.
£68 per person.
To book tickets & for payment information please email Cate Bennett at [email protected]
Please include details of:
- Names of those you are booking for or in the same party as you so that we can seat you together.
- Meat or vegetarian main course and any dietary requirements.
- Payment by BACs or in the farm shop.
Please note that food with be prepared in a kitchen that handles all allergens. We will not be able to cater for dietary requirements on the night.
Dining will be 'Festa' style on long tables in our rustic Threshing Barn and we will name places.
The farm bar will be open selling a range of organic wine, local beer & soft drinks. Water will be provided on the tables.
The menus will centre around our freshly harvested organic vegetables with different meat main courses in September (Sandy Lane Farm organically reared lamb) and October (Sandy Lane Farm organically reared pork).
Our Threshing Barn is beautifully rustic and not insulated. Please wrap up warm - feel free to bring a blanket!
Suitable footwear is recommended as the route around the farm is uneven.
Parking is the field next to the farm and can be left over night (at owners own risk).
October Menu
Nibbles to start
Spiced roast squash seeds & crisps
Pork Crackling with warm apple sauce
Broccoli & Fennel
Charred broccoli with fermented then charred fennel
and celery chop, and sweet snack pepper hot sauce
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Pork Belly, Beans & Squash
Rolled pork belly stuffed with wild garlic capers and celery leaves,
with braised borlotti beans & celery,
Squash roasted over coals and fried green tomato chutney
OR
Baked Peppers (V)
Stuffed with lentils
with braised borlotti beans & celery,
Squash roasted over coals and fried green tomato chutney
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Pumpkin Pie
caramel custard pumpkin tart with apple jam, toasted marshmallow,
and lemon verbena sherbet
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Cheese Plate
Witheridge in Hay with squash chutney & soused celery
Please note this menu may be subject to change due to the fluctuatting availability of produce from the farm.
Off-Farm Events
Hear from George Bennett on Farming & Sustainability
Join George Bennett of Sandy Lane Farm at various events where he shares his insights on farming and the environmental impacts of agriculture. George participates in panel discussions, film Q&As, and other engagements, focusing on how we can farm better for a sustainable future. These events are opportunities to hear more about the work we do at Sandy Lane Farm and engage in important conversations about the future of farming.
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