A FARM shop near Malvern which has built up a reputation for quality over quarter of a century has been named as one of the best in Britain.

Legges of Bromyard Farm Shop in Bromyard, Herefordshire, has been named as one of the 35 best farm shops in Britain by The Times and Sunday Times. 

The list, published by The Times, describes Legges, opened in 2000, as one of the top places in Britain for foodies to 'fill their larders'.

QUALITY: Legges of Bromyard has earned a reputation for quality reflected in the business being named as one of the best in Britain QUALITY: Legges of Bromyard has earned a reputation for quality reflected in the business being named as one of the best in Britain (Image: Legges Farm Shop)

Legges of Bromyard Farm Shop, Bromyard, was mentioned as being one of the prime spots in Herefordshire, a county known for its fruit, cider and Hereford cattle.

The entry reads: "Anthony Legge, a farmer’s son, set up this farm shop in 2000 to promote local produce and its shelves are laden with groceries, while the butchery sells a fine selection of meat from pork belly to partridge.

"Stock up on their gourmet sausages, with flavours such as pork and wild garlic, or try the chicken curry and bacon duchess pie, or an applefresco, which is Legges’ take on cider."

VISION: Anthony Leggge of Bromyard Farm Shop, Bromyard, Herefordshire VISION: Anthony Leggge of Bromyard Farm Shop, Bromyard, Herefordshire (Image: Legges of Bromyard Farm Shop)

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Anthony Legge, the founder of the business, said he and the team had built the business up over 25 years through 'hard work'.

He said to be named among the best 35 farm shops in the country was among their most significant achievements, adding: "It's really up there. We have been recognised for different things but this one feels particularly special as we didn't put ourselves forward for it."

FRESH: Meat being prepared at Legges of Bromyard FRESH: Meat being prepared at Legges of Bromyard (Image: Legges of Bromyard Farm Shop)

He said: "It's hard work and believing in the local produce around you. Quality is the first thing and customer service, making sure the customers always have a reason to come back in."

A team of 45 work at the shop. Mr Legge's background was originally in farming, opening the shop in 2000 as a way to sell meat. 

CHOICE: Legges of BromyardCHOICE: Legges of Bromyard (Image: Legges of Bromyard Farm Shop) Other farm shops to make the cut include: The Longhorn Farm Shop, Cottenham, Cambridgeshire; Carfrae Farm Shop, Haddington, East Lothian; Wellington Farm Shop, Hook, Hampshire; Wright’s Food, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire and  Sheppy’s Cider Farm, Taunton, Somerset.