A good farm shop starts long before the doors open. It starts in muddy fields, warm bakeries, dairies before sunrise, orchards in blossom, and kitchen tables where small producers perfect a recipe one batch at a time. As we prepare to open our farm shop in early 2027, one of the most important jobs is building the right mix of local suppliers and producers. The shelves, chillers, baskets, and counters will only be as good as the people behind them. That is why we are taking o

Welcome to an interview with Haithwaite Farm’s project manager, Kenny Robb. We chatted to Kenny about the ethos behind the Haithwaite Farm project. Kenny Robb, Property Director at Netherby Hall Ltd and Kim Capstick, Director of Operations, at Haithwaite Farm Haithwaite Farm is a major visitor‑economy development near Longtown in North Cumbria which is transforming largely derelict former farm buildings. The ambition is to create a destination for visitors and to provide ser

We answer key questions about the vision, impact and plans for Haithwaite Farm, Cumbria’s new rural destination An artist's impression of the Haithwaite Farm development at Penton, near Longtown What is the development at Haithwaite Farm at Penton? Haithwaite Farm is a major rural regeneration and visitor‑economy development, transforming largely derelict former farm buildings into a tourism hub focused on food, heritage, craft, hospitality and sustainability. It is designe

Welcome to a special interview with our Director of Operations, Kim Capstick. We chatted to Kim about Haithwaite Farm – which will be opening in 2026 and aims to blend sustainability, community and rural regeneration, while respecting the farm’s traditional character. Let’s find out how the project is progressing.