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Farming
Plumbe and Maufe Farming |
Plumbe and Maufe Farming are a
family partnership that rents one of the Holkham Estates' farms
bordering Holkham Park on the west side near Burnham Thorpe.
Mr Maufe farmed from 1947 until 1991 when his daughter Nina
Plumbe took over.
We have a Caravan Club certified
location site for 5 caravans situated at Leith House Farm just
off the B1155 between Burnham Market and Wells next the Sea.
There are no hookups, but dogs are welcome and no fuss made
about awnings!
Contact Mrs Maufe
Tel: 01328 738 318 or Email:
maritsm@amserve.net
Between Mid July and Mid September
Plumbe and Maufe Farming sell Plums, Gages, Apples and our own
Apple Juice from a farm shop situated in the orchards near Leith
House. Over 25 varieties of plums and gages are available
during this 2 month season; all are stone free and are eating
varieties. The ready picked plums are picked on the day
of sale and are thus ripe and delicious to eat straight away!
We also cater for PYO. The orchards are managed by Nina
Plumbe in a traditional manner. We sell the plums in small punnets
that are ideal for taking with you to the beach. We can
also supply in bigger quantities! Most of the apples grown
are pressed and bottled locally in Wells. The juice is
only available from ourselves.
From this season onwards it is
going to be possible to walk over the Roman Tumulus that has
formed part of the orchard but is now becoming part of a Countryside
Stewardship scheme on the farm.
Contact Nina Plumbe
Tel: 01328 738 311 or 07774 996634 or Email:
nina@creake.demon.co.uk
Leith House Orchards are situated
just off the B1155 between Burnham Market and Holkham.
Open 9.30pm to 4pm during the season and 7 days a week. Watch
for the signs on the main road. |