Kay’s August Blog

by Stuart Baddiley | Aug 27, 2026 | News

As the end of the summer holidays fade and we come towards the end of the horse shows season, it’s a good time to reflect on what’s gone well on and what we need to work on. In the last month on the farm, we have weaned the lambs off the ewes and started...

Animal Encounters

by Stuart Baddiley | Mar 14, 2026 | Events

Animal encounters returns to Croots! A chance to meet various animals in a small group including a bearded dragon, rabbits, guinea pigs, stick insects & snakes, just £8.50 per child. Dates Saturday 12th September, 10am – 4pm Location Croots Farm Shop Croots...

Valuation Day

by Stuart Baddiley | Mar 14, 2026 | Events

Wednesday 21st October, 9am – 10.30am Join us at Croots Café for a Jewellery, Watch & Luxury Handbag Valuation Day with the experts from Hansons Auctioneers. Whether it’s a forgotten piece of jewellery tucked away in a drawer, a luxury handbag...

Kay’s May Blog

by Stuart Baddiley | Mar 14, 2026 | News

After breaking my wrist 11 weeks ago, I’ve virtually forgotten how to type and learnt how to dictate on my phone. So this evening I’m ‘writing’ this message to you in my kitchen with Ruby my Labrador snoring next to me and I’m reflecting...

Shire Horse Show 2026

by Stuart Baddiley | Mar 14, 2026 | Events

SAVE THE DATE Sunday 2nd August (10.30am – 3pm) Join us here at Croots on Sunday 2nd August for The Shire Horse Show organised by Derbyshire Shire Horse Association. There will be classes for Shire horses of all ages and types from yearlings (one year old)  to...