THE SOMERSET FARM SHOP THAT DOUBLES AS A CULTURAL HOTSPOT
Tucked away in the Somerset countryside, The Farm Shop at Durslade Farm isn’t just a quick pit stop for sourdough and seasonal veg, it’s the kind of place you accidentally spend an entire afternoon.
The Farm Shop, Durslade Farm, The Culture Digest
Set inside a beautifully restored farmyard, the shop itself is all rustic charm with a seriously good edit. Expect organic meat from the estate, just-picked produce, and shelves lined with small-batch, locally made bits you’ll suddenly convince yourself you need. It’s equal parts countryside fantasy and genuinely good food sourcing.
Come hungry!
You’ve got two solid options here. Da Costa is the more refined of the two, serving up Italian-inspired dishes that lean heavily on what’s grown or raised just metres away. It’s thoughtful, seasonal and quietly excellent.
Next door, Roth Bar & Grill is where things get a bit more relaxed. Think bold interiors, a buzzy atmosphere, and a menu that swings from wood-fired plates to one of the best burgers in the area. It’s the kind of place you plan to stop for a drink and end up staying for hours.
What really sets this place apart is that it’s also home to Hauser & Wirth Somerset, a major contemporary art gallery hidden in a former farm. Exhibitions rotate regularly, so there’s always something new to see, from big-name artists to more experimental shows. It’s world-class, but without the usual big-city intensity.
Right now, the main show at Hauser & Wirth Somerset is Angel Otero: Agua Salada and it’s well worth building your visit around.
The exhibition marks Angel Otero’s UK debut and brings together a deeply personal new body of work created during his residency on-site. Expect large-scale, richly textured paintings made using his signature “paint skin” technique, where layers of oil paint are peeled, reworked and collaged into dreamlike scenes that sit somewhere between abstraction and memory.
Don’t skip the outdoors.
Even if you think you’re “not a garden person”, the Oudolf Field might change your mind. Designed by Piet Oudolf, it’s all wild grasses, soft planting and seasonal colour that shifts throughout the year.
There are sculptures dotted throughout, plus a pavilion that feels like it’s been quietly dropped into the landscape.
This is exactly where the farmshop in Bruton comes into its own: blurring the lines between food, art and countryside escape. One minute it’s a quick stop for a loaf of bread, the next you’re wandering through a gallery, settling in for lunch, then drifting out into the gardens without really keeping track of time. It feels considered without ever tipping into pretension, rural, but with a distinctly cultural edge.
If you’re anywhere near Bruton, it’s worth carving out a proper chunk of the day for it.
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Website: https://farmshop.co.uk/durslade-farm/
Opening Hours
Thursday – Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday – Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
Address
Durslade Farm, Dropping Lane,
Bruton BA10 0NL