Dan Tanner, Sopley Farm

Our Hospitality Personality of the Month for September is Dan Tanner at Sopley Farm.

Dan took on Sopley Farm in 1976, when he turned the farm to a fruit and vegetable farm. Sopley Farm has expanded from having just a few huts to a wonderful onsite farm shop and newly opened bakery, too.

At Sopley Farm, there is also a brilliant free children’s play area and you can also pick your own seasonal fruit and vegetables to take home to enjoy and use in your own foodie creations.

There is also a stunning lake at Sopley Farm, where there are shepherds huts and cabins to stay in. Various events also take place around the lake, and you can also book the lake and the surrounding area out for weddings and other celebrations and parties.

At Sopley Farm they have acres of fruit and vegetables growing through the year, including asparagus, raspberries, strawberries, beans, sweetcorn, pumpkins and more. They are also known for their beautiful rows of sunflowers and wildflowers during the summer months!

Over the years Dan has taken on other farms in the local area, he now has 2 other locations, Cat & Fiddle Farm, another fruit and vegetable farm on the A35 and Burley Park, used for events and where you can see Red Deer.

Find out more about Dan and Sopley Farm in the video below…