The ultimate summer picnic starts at
- This Is Wrexham team
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
When the sun is shining, there’s nothing better than packing a picnic and making the most of North Wales. But instead of filling your basket with supermarket staples, why not make it a celebration of Welsh food and drink?
That’s exactly what Rackery Farm Shop does best.
Rooted in three generations of farming, Rackery isn’t just a farm shop. It’s a showcase of the incredible producers, growers and makers that call North Wales home. From its own fresh dairy produce to shelves packed with local favourites, every visit feels like a celebration of Welsh food.
Fill your basket with the best of Wales
Start with a stop at the deli counter, where freshly baked pork pies, cheese, pork and pickle pies and pork and apple sausage rolls are made on site every morning. Perfect for an easy picnic without any of the prep.
For the cheeseboard, pick up a wedge of Snowdonia Cheese Company’s Purple Haze, pair it with Cradoc’s Sea Salted Crackers and add a jar of Pembrokeshire Chilli Farm Smokey Chipotle Jam. It’s the sort of combination that disappears within minutes once the blanket is down.
Looking for something to sip while you watch the sunset? The shelves are packed with Welsh drinks, including Purple Moose Brewery beers and Welsh Witch Beltane Edition Gin, alongside a fantastic range of local craft beers.
Don’t forget a punnet of fresh strawberries for dessert and, before you head off, grab a takeaway coffee made using locally roasted beans from Wrexham Bean Co. Rackery also stocks a range of their blends to enjoy at home.
More than a farm shop
One of the things that makes Rackery special is its commitment to supporting local businesses. Alongside the food, you’ll find beautiful bouquets from Velvet Peony in Farndon, preserves from Welsh Lady, products from Goch & Co., Tea Drop, Mountain Produce, Wrexham Candle Company and many more independent businesses from across North Wales.
Whether you’re heading to Erddig, exploring the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, or simply enjoying your own garden, Rackery makes it easy to build a picnic that’s packed with local flavour.
This summer, shop local, support Welsh producers and let your picnic tell the story of North Wales, one delicious bite at a time.
Looking for more inspiration? Explore more independent cafés, restaurants and farm shops in the This is Wrecsam Eat guide.
