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Due to the current situation with COVID-19, we wanted to outline our commitment to you. We will continue to make decisions that will help stop the spread of the virus, while focusing on delivering a valuable local service. Smile Cafe is now closed an... read more

Due to the current situation with COVID-19, we wanted to outline our commitment to you. We will continue to make decisions that will help stop the spread of the virus, while focusing on delivering a valuable local service. Currently, we are available... read more

Please see our new seasonal opening hours.... read more

Join us on Saturday 6th October where our guest Hooting Owl Distillery will be distilling live here on our cafe, this is guaranteed to be a fun and informative evening. Enjoy taster samples from their range, a full size gin & tonic and delicious ... read more

Come along to The Mile, Campsite Fun day on Saturday 29th June , a FREE fun afternoon for the mum, dad, grandparent, children and dogs . All are welcome 1-5pm The Purple Pig Company will be here in our barn with their small animal petting farm, the ... read more

Tickets are now on sale for our Gin & Pamper evening on Friday 22 March – a fantastic fundraiser event for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Enjoy a speciality gin & tonic while you browse our stalls and meet local businesses or relax and e... read more

With the run up to Easter within sight, we would like to inform all our customers of the Easter Weekend opening times. Good Friday: 9 – 1 pmSaturday: 9 – 5 pmEaster Sunday: ClosedEaster Monday: Closed Anyone arriving for the campsite afte... read more

We have recently invested in creating more hard-standing pitches for our campsite in Pocklington overlooking the Yorkshire Wolds. Last Easter – when we had that heavy rain deluge – Colin had to spend quite a bit of time towing people off ... read more

It’s almost 21 years since our business began – starting off as two small huts selling animal feed, hay and straw in one, and fruit and vegetables in the other. There have been many changes along those years, but our mission has stay... read more

Christmas trees are now available at The Mile Pocklington. These fabulous Grade A Nordman Fir trees are a high-quality, non-drop fir tree. You can choose from either 5, 6 or 7 foot trees and Colin can drop off the tree to customers in Pocklington. We... read more

The Pony Patrol held its Awards Evening in Smile Cafe on 29 October 2018. We had 35 children painting a Halloween pot in the barn – they chose from a bat, a pumpkin or a skull complete with an LED tealight. This was followed by a pumpkin carvin... read more

Love gin? Come along to The Mile-Farm Shop & Feed Shed in Pocklington on Saturday 6 October 2018 for our exciting ‘Meet the Distiller’ event with Hooting Owl Distillery. Hooting Owl Distillery is an Artisan Craft Gin Distillery based ... read more

Due to a planned power outage by Northern Powergrid, Smile Cafe and The Mile – Farm Shop will be closed all day on Friday 20 July 2018. We will be on site if customers need anything urgently – please call 07970 663975. We can’t sell... read more

It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday and there’s plenty of goodies to spoil your Mum with here at our Farm Shop in Pocklington. You could turn one of your Mum’s favourite photographs into a canvas, or if you can’t choose a sing... read more

Further to the success of The Mile-Farm Shop’s sell-out Gin and Therapy evening, we’re delighted to bring you an evening of Gin and Tunes from renowned local singer songwriter Chris Berry –  Fri 2 Mar 2018. Tickets cost &p... read more

Taken some lovely photos at Christmas? Don’t let them go to waste – you can now order photo prints from the comfort of your own sofa. Download the FUJIFILM Imagine Mobile App and under the Store Code option, type in ‘themile’ ... read more

20 years! Yes, we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary of business at the Mile-Farm Shop in Pocklington this year – and what a journey we’ve had. The Barnes family have been farming in the Pocklington area for decades – the ori... read more

Bring in your memory cards, USB sticks or smartphones to the Mile-Farm Shop in Pocklington and create stunning photo gifts for your loved ones this Christmas. From standard prints to wall art canvases, our new state-of-the-art Fujifilm Kiosk can help... read more

Tickets are now on sale in the Farm Shop for our G&T (Gin & Therapy) Night – an evening of pampering, gin and fundraising for Yorkshire Air Ambulance – Fri 24 November 2017. Just the tonic before the madness of Christmas kicks in,... read more

Gin – Britain’s favourite spirit – is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance and we’re proud at The Mile – Farm Shop in Pocklington to help a new generation of ginthusiasts enjoy the very best. According to the latest s... read more

Did you know that the Tour de Yorkshire road cycling race will be travelling right past The Mile – Farm Shop in April? Stage One of one of the biggest cycle races in the UK in 2017 begins at Bridlington Spa before heading into Pocklington for t... read more

We’re proud to share the news that Smile Cafe has been selected as a finalist in the Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards, Family Friendly Category. The Remarkable East Yorkshire Awards, also known as the REYTAs, are an annual celebrat... read more

Exciting developments are afoot at the Mile-Farm Shop Camping Site in Pocklington – our new toilet and shower block has arrived and we hope for it to be up and running within the next few months. Our brand new toilet and shower block comes comp... read more

Roasted potatoes and parsnips, orange glazed carrots and buttered cabbage? Place an order for all the essential vegetables for your 2016 Christmas dinner from The Mile Farm Shop. Our Xmas Order Form also includes fresh eggs, ales,... read more

At The Mile-Farm Shop and Smile Cafe we like to “keep it local” by offering to our customers the very best Yorkshire produce from the best local suppliers. This Autumn we have some fantastic stuff on offer, showcasing some of the brillian... read more

We are now taking bookings for Paint A Pot parties at Smile Cafe! We’re pleased to have taken on pottery painting supplies from Fired Art in Pocklington. Pottery painting parties are now available for children aged five and over at Smile Cafe. ... read more

Digital photo printing and passport-ready photos are now available at The Mile-Farm Shop after we took over equipment from the recently closed Eric Lees Electrical shop. Staff members at The Mile-Farm Shop and Smile Café have undergone trainin... read more

Nothing beats a spot of outdoor dining – whether it’s a sizzling BBQ, a family picnic or just a delicious lunch in the sunshine. At The Mile – Farm Shop in Pocklington, we can help you out with the essentials.For the perfect BB... read more

Jo and Colin, who own and run The Mile Farm Shop and Smile Cafe, finally got hitched this June – for the third time of asking! As reported in the Pocklington Post, the couple were forced to cancel their wedding twice last year after Jo&rsq... read more

There’s plenty of space in our dog-friendly cafe area in the Farm Shop following our mini makeover! We welcome you to come join us for a spot of light refreshment from our Smile Cafe menu – and you can also check out a... read more

Stuck for ideas for Valentine’s Day? We’ve got a fabulous selection of gifts at The Mile – Farm Shop in Pocklington from brilliant Yorkshire suppliers! Say cheers to love with the chocolate toasting cup (shot cups) & fruity... read more

Is there anything more enjoyable than a family outing to pick up a real Christmas tree? At the Mile Farm Shop in Pocklington, we’ve got a brilliant selection of real Christmas trees now available. Brighten up your living room with a C... read more

Cook up an Apple Crumble!With cold winter nights inching ever closer, it’s time to snuggle up with home-cooked comfort food. Why not try making this delicious apple crumble – we’ve got all the ingredients in the Farm Shop! Ingr... read more

This week is British Sausage Week (2-8 November)! Now in its 18th year, the annual tribute to sizzling bangers celebrates the taste, quality and diversity of British sausages. At the Mile Farm Shop, we stock low salt sausages from Pocklingt... read more

Our Paint a Christmas Pot Party takes place on 1 December 2018 from 4pm until 5.30pm in Smile Cafe. Your chance to have fun and create a lasting memory or a personal Christmas present for that special someone. Choose from a Christmas bauble, tile, mu... read more

Declutter your house before the great Christmas toy deluge at our first children’s car boot sale! Taking place on Sunday 15th November 2015 between 9am and 12pm – kids can earn some pocket money by selling their old toys. It costs &p... read more