Becketts Farm

Becketts Farm, a family farm with a shop and restaurant south of Birmingham

Becketts Farm is a family-run farm located in Wythall, south of Birmingham, with 80 years of activity in the area. The business presents itself as a project that combines farming with the direct sale of fresh food and catering, with the stated aim of bringing fresh food and the farming world closer to the public.

Over those eight decades, the business has diversified its activity to bring together a farm shop, a restaurant, a coffee shop, a conference centre and a property lettings area.

Farm shop and products

The farm shop is one of the cornerstones of the business. Its offering includes a bakery, butchery, delicatessen and deli, greengrocers, as well as a sandwich bar. The shop also sells party platters, hampers, celebration cakes and products grouped under the heading of gifts and goodies. It also offers gift vouchers.

Restaurant and coffee shop

The restaurant has its own menu and a reservations service, and includes a Sunday carvery. The coffee shop complements the catering offering with a cream tea service. The business also runs a birthday club called the Becketts Birthday Club and offers the possibility of booking the establishment as a private venue for events.

Conference centre

The conference centre has six rooms of different sizes, with capacity for groups from two to sixty people. Room hire packages include hot drinks and water, a selection of biscuits, secure wifi access, free parking and audiovisual equipment. The business notes that September tends to be a busy month for this service, which is aimed at team meetings, gatherings and training sessions.

Events and activities

The farm organises special events throughout the year, including a pumpkin activity and a sunflower field. It also offers a catering service for children's parties and takes part in charity initiatives, such as the campaign in aid of St Basils and the Macmillan Coffee Morning held in its coffee shop.

Property lettings

Among the business's activities is property lettings, which joins the shop, restaurant, coffee shop and conference centre as part of the family business's diversification process.

Location and access

The farm is located in Wythall, south of Birmingham. Access is from junction 3 of the M42, taking the northbound direction signposted to Birmingham along the A435 and taking the left-hand slip road before the roundabout.

Changes in management

According to the information published on the company's blog, Simon is in the process of gradually stepping back from the business and Adrian has taken on the role of managing director. Geoff, the farm director, and Ian, the retail director, are also heading towards retirement after decades with the company.

Heath Farm, Alcester Road, Wythall, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B47 6AJ · Phone: 01564 823402 · Email: info@beckettsfarm.co.uk