Willow Grange Farm Shop in Ely wins top Cambridgeshire award

The Willow Grange Farm team celebrating their win in the Velvet awards. <i>(Image: Alex White)</i>
The Willow Grange Farm team celebrating their win in the Velvet awards. (Image: Alex White)
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A farm shop near Ely has been named the best in the East of England.

Willow Grange, at Chittering, was crowned farm shop/deli of the year in the 2026 Velvet Food & Drink Awards.

Judge Michelle Alston praised its improvement, customer experience and value for money.

She said: "Willow Grange has made significant improvements since they were nominated last year.

"It is very clear to me that a lot of care and investment has gone into the farm shop, demonstrating a strong understanding of what today's customers are looking for."

Ms Alston went on to describe Willow Grange Farm Shop as "a real asset to the Ely area".

She praised the clean and well-merchandised shop floor, the expanded product range, and the "excellent" customer service delivered by its staff.

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