E Oldroyd & Sons, Hopefield Farm The Shutts Leadwell Lane Rothwell Leeds LS26 0ST, United Kingdom
E Oldroyd & Sons Description
E. Oldroyd & Sons Ltd, are producers and packers of high-quality Yorkshire forced rhubarb and fruit.
The family has 5 generations of experience in Yorkshire forced rhubarb production and are regarded as leaders in their field, being highly skilled in the production of this highly specialised crop, which is part of the local heritage. Oldroyd’s farm first became a tourist attraction in 1997, initially designed for group bookings. They became so popular that eventually a whole festival was based around the tours so that individuals and families can also see the forced rhubarb growing in the dark being harvested by candlelight, and learn the incredible history associated with this plant, and the health benefits forced rhubarb and field rhubarb can bring to us all.
Tours of the famous Rhubarb sheds can be arranged throughout the season from January to March and during Wakefield’s Rhubarb Festival. Tours will recommence in 2026.
The company has a high media profile, being one of the country’s largest producers of Yorkshire forced rhubarb as well as field rhubarb. Many celebrity chefs have made visits to the Oldroyd’ s due to the resurgence in popularity of this traditional crop. Janet Oldroyd Hulme has become affectionally known by the media as the ‘High Priestess of Rhubarb’ and the company is listed as a Rick Stein Food Hero Producer.
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E. Oldroyd & Sons Ltd, are producers and packers of high-quality Yorkshire forced rhubarb and fruit.
The family has 5 generations of experience in Yorkshire forced rhubarb production and are regarded as leaders in their field, being highly skilled in the production of this highly specialised crop, which is part of the local heritage. Oldroyd’s farm first became a tourist attraction in 1997, initially designed for group bookings. They became so popular that eventually a whole festival was based around the tours so that individuals and families can also see the forced rhubarb growing in the dark being harvested by candlelight, and learn the incredible history associated with this plant, and the health benefits forced rhubarb and field rhubarb can bring to us all.
Tours of the famous Rhubarb sheds can be arranged throughout the season from January to March and during Wakefield’s Rhubarb Festival. Tours will recommence in 2026.
The company has a high media profile, being one of the country’s largest producers of Yorkshire forced rhubarb as well as field rhubarb. Many celebrity chefs have made visits to the Oldroyd’ s due to the resurgence in popularity of this traditional crop. Janet Oldroyd Hulme has become affectionally known by the media as the ‘High Priestess of Rhubarb’ and the company is listed as a Rick Stein Food Hero Producer.
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