A new farm shop is in the works in west Suffolk.

Frank Summers and his mother Lucie have announced that they are bringing a new farm shop to Worlington, near Mildenhall, in April 2024.

The development of Seed Farm Shop is currently underway at Rectory Farm on Isleham Road in an outbuilding that is being converted. 

"There isn't too much to do," said business owner Frank Summers. 

"The building used to house turkeys but was turned into an office a few years ago.

"This is the biggest project the farm has undertaken so far though."

Thetford & Brandon Times: The shop will be built in the former farm officeThe shop will be built in the former farm office (Image: Frank Summers)

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Once completed, the shop will sell all of your typical farm shop finds - fresh fruit and vegetables and meats - as well as a selection of local foods from small producers.

The onions, potatoes and cereal crops grown at Rectory Farm will be available to purchase in the shop as well.

Brick Pizzas will be available to purchase, as well as frozen meals from Cook.

Takeaway teas, coffees and cakes will be served in the shop too.

Thetford & Brandon Times: The CGI images show a spacious shop stocked full of local produceThe CGI images show a spacious shop stocked full of local produce (Image: Appetite Me)

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There will also be a small plant nursery on site. 

"Hopefully this will be successful," laughed Mr Summers. 

"It's a passion project, but it is founded out of the need to diversify.

"Farming is funny; it is very busy for a few months of the year and quite quiet for the rest."

Thetford & Brandon Times: Coffees and cakes will be available to purchase and enjoy outside in a seating areaCoffees and cakes will be available to purchase and enjoy outside in a seating area (Image: Appetite Me)

The nearest shops to the village are in Mildenhall, and there is little in the area that is similar to what Mr Summers is creating. 

The 250-acre farm is an arable site, with a focus on sustainable production.

The farmers are currently using some marginal arable land on the site to grow miscanthus, also known as silvergrass, which power stations can use to generate electricity.