Bledington Community Shop and Café

Bledington Community Shop and Café Welcoming community shop and cafe, in Bledington. Six miles from Clarkson's Diddly Squat. Two miles from Daylesford. Volunteering opportunities always available.

Groceries, fresh veg, milk, papers etc, delicious coffee and tea and a wide range of good value quality local food & essentials. Award-winning Bledington Shop and Cafe serves visitors & the local community including the villages of Icomb, Westcote, Oddington, Foscot and Bould. A social hub in the village, lifeline for residents and a centre for everyone. We are six miles from Jeremy Clarkson's Did

dly Squat Farm Shop and two miles from Daylesford. We welcome visitors, local and anyone passing. We are particularly popular with cyclists, walkers and visitors to the Cotswolds. We are becoming one of the local Cotswold destinations. When you visit, try out the delicious locally ground coffee, the locally baked sourdough bread, the local organic meats and fresh fruit and vegetables, often picked that day. The shop is run by a manager and local volunteers. Please ask. Everyone should get involved!! We are located on the B4450, between Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Norton. We are very near Kingham, Bourton on the Water and Moreton in the Marsh. Chastleton House is also nearby. If visiting Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop, Daylesford or Soho House then Bledington Community Shop is a natural stop. We look forward to welcoming you to Bledington.

It’s here the first ever advent calendar. 25 days of beer, cider, merch etc. We have limited stock so buy now.
12/11/2024

It’s here the first ever advent calendar. 25 days of beer, cider, merch etc. We have limited stock so buy now.

Breaking News ….. Bledington Community Shop and Cafe welcomed and served our 200,000th customer! It’s a big milestone an...
30/10/2024

Breaking News ….. Bledington Community Shop and Cafe welcomed and served our 200,000th customer! It’s a big milestone and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing community. Thank you for supporting local!
Here’s to many more years of serving you all❤️

The clocks are changing and so are our closing times. From Sunday 27th October 2024 the shop and cafe will be closing at...
26/10/2024

The clocks are changing and so are our closing times. From Sunday 27th October 2024 the shop and cafe will be closing at 2pm. Shop early to avoid disappointment.

We won 🤩🤩
23/10/2024

We won 🤩🤩

Our Keeping it Local winner is….🥁

Bledington Community Shop and Café

A huge well done to them and the finalists, Huby & Sutton Community Shop and Smarden Community Store & Post Office! 🙌

Thank you to award sponsors

Top volunteer and committee member Sandra will be speaking at this years Plunkett UK conference.
17/10/2024

Top volunteer and committee member Sandra will be speaking at this years Plunkett UK conference.

The environment and economic benefits of sourcing locally & ethically are indisputable - and can lead to reduced costs, customer growth & a better reputation for your ! 🙌

In this expert panel, sponsored by Suma Wholefoods, at our , experts will discuss why ethically sourcing is a must, and how community pubs & shops have taken steps to improve their own supply chains. 💼📈

Laura Olver, our Membership & Training Manager, will be joined by: Lauren Culf, Buying Coordinator for Suma, Sandra Ziles, Management Committee Member at Bledington Community Shop and Café, and Mark Calver, Director at Hatch Mansfield.

The Conference has many more workshops and panel discussions! So don't miss out!

Tickets go off sale on Monday evening...so grab your ticket now!!! 👉https://plunkett.co.uk/conference/

We are in the final again. 😊😊
17/10/2024

We are in the final again. 😊😊

Meet the finalists for the Keeping it Local Award! 🏆

Kindly sponsored by the this award celebrates how are supporting the local economy by utilising local supplies & services. 💼

Our finalists are...

🌟Smarden Community Store & Post Office, whose ethos is to support as many local suppliers as possible! Local sources account for 40% of total sales with over 20 local suppliers across a variety of produce.

🌟Huby & Sutton Community Shop, who during its transformation used a local architect, builders, electricians and shop fitters, plus over 50 volunteers worked tirelessley in the shop whilst the work went on around them!

🌟Bledington Community Shop and Café, whose focus has always been on ‘keeping it local’ and currently 76% of suppliers are from the local area. Also, the shop has created its own products & branding, including gins, ales, whisky, mugs, cushions, aprons and tea towels.

We can't wait to celebrate with you at our next week!

Find out more about our finalists here 👇https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-business-awards/

Another 5 star review on trip advisor. Thank you for taking the time we love reading your comments from our amazing cust...
09/10/2024

Another 5 star review on trip advisor. Thank you for taking the time we love reading your comments from our amazing customers.

Delighted to spot this lovely piece about the best farm shops and bakeries in the Cotswolds. A huge thank you to Jane W...
03/10/2024

Delighted to spot this lovely piece about the best farm shops and bakeries in the Cotswolds. A huge thank you to Jane Wheatley for including us, and spreading the word about our wonderful community shop and cafe.

We are super proud to announce we have been nominated in the for Best Community Organisation. Please do vote for us now...
22/09/2024

We are super proud to announce we have been nominated in the for Best Community Organisation. Please do vote for us now and help us win! Just go to www.northcotswoldsawards.co.uk and in the voting section select Best Community Organisation Award.

Why not pop in and enjoy our new cafe, plus have a look at our new shop layout.
08/09/2024

Why not pop in and enjoy our new cafe, plus have a look at our new shop layout.

Our bigger and better Community Shop and Cafe is now open. Many thanks to for cutting the ribbon.
08/09/2024

Our bigger and better Community Shop and Cafe is now open. Many thanks to for cutting the ribbon.

Thank you to everyone that joined us today and helped celebrate our amazing new shop and cafe. Plus thank you to and al...
07/09/2024

Thank you to everyone that joined us today and helped celebrate our amazing new shop and cafe. Plus thank you to and all the amazing volunteers who kindly give their time to support .

See you all tomorrow at 11 am for our Grand Opening.
06/09/2024

See you all tomorrow at 11 am for our Grand Opening.

03/09/2024

No long queues, no hassle and no worry - we’ve got plenty of Oasis available 😂

One week to go to the Grand Opening of Bledington’s BIGGER and BETTER community shop and cafe. will be doing the hono...
31/08/2024

One week to go to the Grand Opening of Bledington’s BIGGER and BETTER community shop and cafe. will be doing the honours and cutting the ribbon. Please do come and join us for this very special occasion.

We open tomorrow for all your Bank Holiday Monday goodies. Open from 9.00 am till 4.000 pm. Cafe closes at 3.00pm ...
25/08/2024

We open tomorrow for all your Bank Holiday Monday goodies. Open from 9.00 am till 4.000 pm. Cafe closes at 3.00pm

Unfortunately we can’t help with the weather but we can help with those essential items you may have forgotten to bring ...
22/08/2024

Unfortunately we can’t help with the weather but we can help with those essential items you may have forgotten to bring to . a quick walk away open every day for all your Feastival needs.

Address

Church Lane
Chipping Norton
OX76XB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+441608659977

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🥶 Brrr it’s cold. We have car windscreen de-icer available at our shop. Find it in the household department. 🥶 #bledingtonshop #coldweather #frozenwindscreen

🥂Happy New Year to all our amazing customers.🥂 We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year 2025. Thursday 2nd January 2025 9.00 am to 5.00pm #bledingtonshop #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #happynewyear2025

🎄Merry Christmas to all our wonderful customers. We are closed for a couple of days. Bledington Community shop and cafe opens again on Friday 27th December at 9.00 am. 🎄 #bledingtonshop #merrychristmas🎄

🎄We had a very special visit today from Father Christmas and Buddy the Elf. Father Christmas was en route to @bledingtonprimaryschool to see all the boys and girls. He left Rudolph and all the other reindeers at the shop whilst he surprised the pupils.🎄 #bledingtonshop #bledingtonschool #fatherchristmas #buddytheelf

🎄On 10th day of Christmas Bledington Shop sold to me a selection of gravy’s, sauces and stuffings perfect for your Christmas lunch. 🎄 #bledingtonshop #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #christmaslunch

🎄 On the 6th day of Christmas Bledington Shop sold to me a beautiful British made Bledington duck tea towel 🎄 We lots of different colours plus a special Christmas designed one! Many thanks to @amsbearjackson who designed them and printed for us by @magictextilesuk . #bledingtonshop #supportsmallbusiness #madeinuk

🎄 On the 5th day of Christmas Bledington Shop sold to me lots of yummy chocolate goodies🎄 We have a fantastic selection of chocolates goodies from Santa to gold coins, Christmas puds to gifts boxes we have them all. #bledingtonshop #stowchocolates #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall

🎄On the 4th day of Christmas Bledington Shop sold to me a beautiful Christmas Wreath handmade and supplied to us by @thestowflowershop 🎄 Four different designs and four different coloured ribbons. Why not stop by and have a look. #bledingtonshop #stowflowershop #supportsmallbusiness #christmaswreathsforsale

🎄On the 3rd day of Christmas Bledington Shop sold to me 3 bottles of Old Orchard Gin,Sloe Gin and Whisky🎄 #bledingtonshop #oldorchardgin #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness

🎄On the second day of Christmas Bledington Shop sold to me two miniature jars of Chalk Hill Honey 🎄 #bledingtonshop #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness

Don’t forget your Christmas Advent calendars in time for this Sunday 🎄🌲🎄 #bledingtonshop #shoplocally #advent

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Monday - Saturday 9.00 - 4.00 Sunday 9.00 - 1.00 [email protected] 01608 65 99 77

Bread, milk, wine, frozen meals, fruit, fresh veg, newspapers, snacks. It’s all here.

Our shop, in the middle of the village is within easy walking distance for most of us. The shop provides daily essentials and attractive local products, but also a bright café. It’s surprisingly good value with a well-stocked range of essentials as well as a few luxury treats. Grab a cup of coffee to take away and buy a few essentials. It is the heart of our village.

Bledington Shop & Cafe:More than you might expect