Drove Orchards in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

We came home with a great selection of apples and pears from the orchard, some we had not heard of before, they are all the same price by weight so you just make your own selection into a bag. We will be batch-baking apple-crumble for the freezer. They also have a nice butchery selection and local cheese amongst other edible. Not so keen about Gurneys the fresh fish shop as they didn't seem to want the custom they shut up early. The Fish and chip shop had a gluten problem which I will review separately.

We’ve driven past this place several tomes as we visit the area each year but this time decided to stop and take a look. We’d just had a Sunday Roast @ The Railway in Docking (recommended) and fancied a Mim’s East Coast Gelato ice-cream instead of anything too heavy. There are lots of lovely businesses here. We enjoyed the Antiques, the Homeware shop, the Garden Centre and of course the ice-cream but there are others such as the pizza restaurant, grocers, fish shop and of course the apple orchards to wander through. There’s also a children’s play area with adult seating. All in all worth a stop for something a little different.

Fabulous high quality local British food. Great atmosphere great location. Great seafood great fruit and veg and amazing ice cream and coffee

I have been to Gurneys in Burnham Market and found the staff underwhelming. No hello, in fact no conversation at all. So decided to go to the one in Drove Orchard. My goodness they must recruit their staff purely on their lack of customer service. Yesterday I went to the Fish Shed in Brancaster Staithe. The contrast was amazing two delightful and knowledgeable ladies and nothing was too much trouble. Lovely chat and came away with exactly what I wanted. Anyway be who loves fish, deviate by a few short miles and go to Fish Shed (opposite White Horse) you will not be disappointed.

Boutique shopping heaven. Great shops stocking all those things you didn’t know you needed! Everything from Bamford goodies to Christmas presents. Eric’s pizza and fish and chips are a must go to as is the deli.

Popped into the farm shop as we do every week. Lovely to see a new local bakery now being sold in store. Goods are fresh, and absolutely delightful! The previous bakery, goods were often stale and unpleasant. I’ll be back for more goodies soon. Helen

Great ice creams and vegan chocolate was amazing. Homemade lollies were amazing. Antiques shop was nice to walk around and we had lovely gin tasting at the farm shop. Lovely stop for a day out.

Lovely farm shop, local produce at reasonable prices. (Unlike Thornham Deli & Cley) We are delighted with everything we have purchased. Staff were friendly & helpful. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and will defo come back!

The place is good for a short visit and browse around the few independent shops. Not all were appropriate for us, but the garden centre alone is worth the visit. A bit pricey, but it has some less usual shrubs and plants - we bought several - and a good selection of ornamentals for the house and garden if you're feeling flush. There are a couple of eating places - a fish restaurant and an Italian style café which we did not visit.

Went to Gurneys to buy some fish for lunch. Flies were crawling all over the fresh fish. It made me feel sick. The chap behind the counter was unfriendly and could not be bothered. It’s a shame because we had been there a couple of years ago and it was lovely. The fish then was amazing but definitely not now!

Fantastic fruit and vegetables and lovey cider in addition to various other shops - the fishmongers is also worth a visit as is the antique shop tucked away at the back. Easily an hour or two well spent.

What a wonderful find whilst exploring the area . The Farm shop Is full of delicious local produce & the orchard man himself couldn’t have been friendlier telling us where to go in the area. Loved it

The recommendation to the fish shop was a great one. I phoned prior to arrival for razor clams and a brill to be collected on the day we were going home, fish was trimmed and packed with ice for the journey. Also got temped to the gorgeous sourdough that arrived in the shop as I was collecting. Baked by them as well. Another purchase was the teriyaki salmon bellies - so tasty. Veg shop next-door had frond fennel to go with the brill. A halibut tail completed my visit. Not cheap but a visit I have fond memories of and 1st class fish and customer service.

We only popped in to get some wood for the fire and walked out with a raft of other goodies. There are some beautiful locally produced goods for sale here, well worth a trip. You’ll come out with more than you went in for.

I visit this area every month for family reasons. My dog and I love walking on the beach at nearby Holme. The Drove Orchards farm shop just to the east of Holme and west of Thornham village has a really good range of products, meat, bakery, etcetera. Amongst my favourites are the local honeys and the really tasty range of chutneys made by Candi, a local company. Next door is Gurneys which is a really good fish shop. Craynaise, fresh fish including scrumptious herrings and other delicacies. Behind the farm shop there are plenty of other good shops, a café, Eric’s fish and chips, etcetera. It really is a great place and well worth a visit.

Lovely farm shop, had a quick trip to buy some provisions to take home. Friendly staff. Great produce. Will go back again.

We found it quite by accident, but what a lucky chance. A great place for all of the family to visit, both young and mature. Lots of choice of different types of individual shops including a very lovely gelato. The farm shop is great, lots of choice of local fish, locally made bread, great choice of cheeses and a great store cupboard, but some different ingredients as well. A beautiful display of fresh fruit, particularly applies and local vegetables. Really enjoyed going to all of the other shops, lots of temptation, with Christmas coming. Too much tempting items, but would love to return again.

Small retail outlet just outside Thornham, plenty of parking. Erick's fish and chips and various shops & fruit & veg plus the orchured

Some years ago before this awful life of yet again the growing pandemic the owners of this farm shop cut up pieces of their pork pies for you too eat. They were very tasty, and encouraged people like me to buy them, which I did. They were very peppery, and flavourful. Obviously this isn’t happening now. Bought a pork Pie yesterday, Made in Kings Lynn. I have to say it was awful. Too much heavy pastry, loads of yelly no flavour in the meat. Wouldn’t buy another. I’ve tasted better from supermarkets at half the price.

Great shopping complex to go to. There is a great choice from a lovely farm shop, Garden centre, ice cream parlor, Pizza, clothes, and fish at Gurney's. Never got to go pick some fruit at the orchards, but I would recommend this place if passing or on holiday close by.

It's a little complex of retail outlets in what I assume to be orchards, on the edge of Thornham towards Holme. A farm shop, a pizza place, a fish and chip place, and a few others. We didn't try everything but the all look good...

A real lovely complex with shopping of all types a garden centre, chip shop and a yummy ice cream parlour

This is a lovely complex of outlets, around a farm shop with some local produce. Quite pricey. This is the site of a reconstruction of the local Seahenge (constructed on TimeTeam). It is not particularly dramatic but do ask to be directed to it.

Stopped by just to browse, plenty to see, excellent produce from their own orchards, plus much more besides.

Called at the 'Gelato' for a coffee after we'd done our fish and veg shopping on site. Service was very slow, only 1 member of staff on duty trying to make coffees, serve cake and ice cream and clean tables. Nice coffee, not particularly hot....

Outside Seasonal fruit and veg top notch. Inside a Wide selection of al things organic and more. Including local comrade guns, cheeses, bakery, charcuterie.

Went to Mims ice cream parlour and was an absolute shocker, how is this place a 5 star ?? Waiting to be served and every piece of the fudge on display was covered in flies, the ice cream cones open in a box with flies...

Just had a couple of days in Old Hunstanton and as we always do shopped at Gurney's before coming home. It never disappoints. Everything looks so fresh and well prepared. This time we had a couple of dressed crabs, some brown shrimps and the most...

As locals we visit frequently, excellent selection of interesting good, lovely friendly staff (especially in butchers!) always recognise us. Great for pick your own fruit in the autumn, very friendly lovely gentlemen and dog in the PYO hut.

Stumbled on this place on the way to Holkam. Good variety of food and shops. We at the the pop up cider & juice bar and one of the best sandwiches we have ever eaten. Lovely break, fresh salad and staff! The gelato shop is...

Drove orchards is well worth a visit. There is so much to do. The garden centre is amazing and stocks a lot of very different products from most of other garden centres. For food there is Pizza, Fish and chips and the most fantastic choice...

Queueing outside when I got there, 2 people left the queue. Soon as I got inside (still people outside) one guy serving decided to stop serving all the people waiting and fill up the shelves…that were still fairly well stocked! If the fish wasn’t so...

We called here on several occasions whilst staying in the area and always enjoyed our purchases. There is a lovely range of vegetables and breads as well as so many other things. Social distancing was well applied by the management.

Just bought two beautiful fresh lobsters from Gurneys Fish Box at Drove Orchard as a special treat for my daughter and myself. I had some really good mackerel earlier this week too. Feel so lucky to have Gurneys, and the farm shop and the other...

Have visited both Guerneys on a number of occasions since moving to North Norfolk coast, I wont be going back there again. Frozen crabs, frozen monk fish and the sea Bass was pulp. They seem to make the prices up as they go and always...

Stopped off by chance and what a nice surprise lots of choice in veg, meat, cheese and bread (wonderful beetroot bead) Great and worth a visit

We were in the area in the apply and pear season. There is a wide range of apple and pears, all very good. The farm shop has stock on all the good staples items.They can do better at labeling and pricing. Some products didn't have a price on, only get to know the price at the till.

We stopped off here to pick-up some treats for our holiday. It was great - brilliant sausages, apples, and an extensive range of fresh produce. Staff were so welcoming and helpful. We were so impressed we called back on our return journey to buy gifts and enjoy lunch at one of the food outlets on site. A walk round the orchard - to marvel at the amazing apples aided the appetite!

farm shop visited whilst stocking up supplies for staying at Wild Luxury on the same campus great range of local produce and especially from Droves orchard but worth a browse for local honey, meal, drink as well as fruit and veg etc

buy your veg a paper and ice cream all in one place not the cheapest but the only place about for miles

A farm shop with, obviously, a preponderance of apples and derivative products. The shop also stocks the other products that you would expect and hope for.On site there are a variety of other shops and eating places.The is a superb ice cream shop.This site is well worth a stop.

Drove orchards is just on the left of the A149, just before you enter Thornham going east. It has several shops. The main ones are Eric's Fish and Chips, Gurney's Fish Shop and the Veg and General shop. We went to Gurney's to see what they could do. We ended up buying Dressed Crap, Scallops, prawns, etc for a "Smorgasboard" of fish and shellfish. Very helpful guys. We also visited the Veg' shop. well stocked and lots of choice.

...piece or World, great food, amazing place for family picnic or chilling meal. Love it !!! Orchard is magic.

excellent experience here - welcomed by staff and encouraged to try and taste all the different varieties of apples and pears

Loved our pick your own apples and plums afternoon. Gentlemen at gate really friendly and my 13 year old was fascinated by the range of apple varieties and discovered a love of damsons. Only cost £6. Tip - they have their own car park. Warning - in August bit of a scrummage to exit the main shops/ restaurant area as clogged with Chelsea tractors.

Called for a crab but they had sold out ! The produce looked superb I settled on a smoked duck breast as I had never tried one before - what a revelation!! it was delicious and something I would buy again. The fish counter was a beautiful-display foodies heaven I would have bought one of everything if I could have eaten it!!! will definitely visit again. shame they dont have a postal sales

Went with kids to pick apples, that was great, kids loved tasting different types of apples and counting them out. Stopped at Eric’s yurt for stonebaked pizza which was piping hot and delicious. Overheard some kids in the outdoor play area talking about how much they love the pizzas there too. Service was good (buzzer for social distancing). Staff were really nice and helpful, pizza was plentiful so we brought leftovers home!

Visit this establishment most times we are here on holiday. Always helpful and friendly. Got to say not the cheapest but everything is expensive these days. Staying here over Christmas and bought some very tasty raspberries and dry curled back bacon which was extremely tasty. Have a lovely pork pie to eat on Christmas Day. So much on offer here. Give this place a try. Most locals do.

Lovely farm shop with lots of local and interesting produce. Friendly and helpful staff. Sausages are excellent! Fantastic selection of apples and pears, try before you buy too. Well worth a visit. At certain times of the year the pick your own opinion for plums, apples or pears is good fun.

Good range of apples from tree types I was not aware of, but also a good range of vegetables, food and drink at more reasonable prices than elsewhere and with very helpful and friendly staff. Shame we hada car drive from Thornham to get here but the main road is not an attractive walking proposition. Good size car park.

Don't bother!!!Lack of interest from seller,fish cakes rank,mostly potato no flavour,hardly any fish and the 2 mouthfuls we found,salmon scrapping or tail white fish.At 1.95 a cake a complete waste of money.Come on Norfolk treat the tourists with respect,I will be glad to go back to my home county of Devon and buy reasonable and fresh fish from Sidmouth.

Went to the Gurneys fishmongers here on 3rd July. I asked if it was okay to buy crabs the next morning ( Thursday ) so they could be eaten Friday tea. Spoke to a younger guy who didn’t seem particularly welcoming to say I was a customer and then an older male came over and said that would be fine if kept refrigerated . The next morning I bought two crabs from another young male who seemed he didn't want to speak unless he had to either .The crabs (£10) were placed immediately into my motorhome fridge parked outside and remained refrigerated till Friday tea . When opened they stank and the taste was bitter. They were rancid. The real annoyance is that after two emails to them via their website they haven’t had the decency to reply. Though am not surprised with their attitude in the shop. For appearances they would get five stars, for their attitude 3 and for their lack of concern 1. Pity I can’t give 0.The only negative review out of all the locations we went to in that area.

We decided to pop in here as we spotted it on the way past. We loved perusing all of the produce, from fresh fruit and veg to sweet treats and cakes etc. We definitely spent more than we intended! Lovely ice cream at the little hut too.

I’ve said it is a lovely shop, my wife says its gorgeous. We’ve been visiting North Norfolk for more years than I care to remember and visiting this establishment on many occasions. However we haven’t been there for around a year. What a difference. Been extended with lots more space and loads more items to peruse and purchase. There was a tasting of a local pork pie which we among others purchased. Very welcoming owner serving behind the counter. Also free tasting of their apple juice. Brilliant.

We have visited this area many times over the last 4 years, the shop at drove orchards is a treasure chest of fabulous food & drink. Obviously this is seasonal, I would recommend a August visit for the apples but they sell the apple juice all year round. Plenty of local produce which is a must. You also have Eric’s fish & chips, the yurt & fishmonger all on site.

We popped in on our way back from the beach and were pleasantly surprised by the wide range of fresh foods on offer. Including Pooch's doggie biscuits which our 9 month old puppy now loves! so, we returned on our way home a couple of days later and bought cheese, more dog biscuits and bread.

We always like to visit this yurt when we visit family for a evening meal,as it is so quaint and has such a relaxing atmosphere, the staff are also very friendly and attentive The menu has had a good variety to choose from in the past, but unfortunately the menu has changed which we found very disappointing, and I'm sorry to say the food wasn't up to the usual standard which it has been previously. I don't think we would make it a special visit to go back the next time we're in ThornhamSorry folks ☹️

Yes, apples, pears, plums picked off the trees (when in season) are excellent. Lots of choice and great to eat. They sell other stuff as well, worth a visit

Interesting range of fruit and vegetables, no shrink wrapped horrors here. Many varieties of Apple, many I had never previously heard of.

We attended Apple Day at Drove orchards today it was lovely even though it was raining we did PYO apples loads of varieties to chose from. Looked around the various local producers stalls loads of little gifts food and bits to chose from. Really lovely people and a great orchard will definitely return kids had a great time especially coming back with bags of apples to cook and eat

In common with another reviewer, I have always found shopping at Gurneys - first in Brancaster, then Burnham Market - to be a grim experience. Now their long-standing reputation for rudeness has been maintained in their swanky new shop at Thornham. Drove Orchards is a fine and friendly shop, but for fish I shall stay with the kindly and knowledgeable people at the Brancaster Staithe Fish Shed.

they serve good coffee but on the day we visited the waitress was in a foul mood which spoilt our visit . will return to try the food sometime as looked good but expensive.

We have visited here regularly since discovering it and recommend the following: the farm shop stocks local produce, including Norfolk gin! The fresh fruit and vegetables are always good from here. the chillies and garlic are great! We are always welcomed warmly here by the staff. The fish shack, again for locally caught produce, never disappoints and if stopping for a meal, we can recommend Shucks.

Good places to eat, excellent smoked fish and a very good farm shop. We were very glad that we stopped off here on a whim - in future this will be a definite stop. Good valve to get fish and crab to take home.

We called in here and was greatly surprised at the selection of shops and ‘restaurants’ available. The were some niche shops, smoke house, shucks, fish & chip shop and a well stocked and reasonably priced farm shop. A great place if you live nearby.

A really good farm shop with excellent produce. Which is really fresh. A little more expensive than supermarkets but well worth it. Nice shops and eating places on the same site.

after driving along the coat road we came accross Drove orchards, were hungry so pulled in.

very friendly and welcoming place great little shop sell everything always go for the fruit picking very enjoyable

A brief visit to the North Norfolk coast and my wife suggested we take some shell fish home .Gurneys is part of the Drove Orchards farm shop

On holiday in Holme, just a mile away, we used the farm shop as our local shop. Plenty of locally grown fruit and veg. Locally made sausages, cheese, jam, chutney. Droves cider. PYO apples in September. Acres of orchards to explore. Newspapers are on sale in the shop. Bread and other necessities can be found here.

This little shopping area has some great shops for food and browsing for clothes and antiques. There is a great farmers' market with fresh fruit and veg and also nice cakes.

We visited the shop twice whilst on holiday. The local produce is great, the apples taste so good and a decent selection of local cheeses, pork pie & sausage rolls. Will become a regular whenever we are in the area! Part of a larger complex so plenty to see & eat.

Stopped for lunch whilst exploring the area. Had lunch in the tipee which was a pleasant welcoming inside space. Staff friendly and fish finger sandwiches a treat for a couple in their 40s. Well worth a stop and look around this eclectic mix of traders.

A great range of independent shops. The farm shop had a great range of local items. A highlight was the swallows returning and feeding their young in the eaves.

Very useful range of foods and drinks, including delicious cider and apple juices. Also a great range of apples and other fruits to buy or "pick your own".

Multi shop site with lots of different shops to visit. From deli, clothing, interiors, fish mongers, fish & chips restaurant and ice cream kiosk. Interesting place and good to spend time at the end of the day or first thing in the morning.

Fruity and amazing apple juice Apple tasting a mustPlums plummyService and staff very patient and helpful

Nice artisan style shops, Shuck's is a quirky Yurt restaurant, very nice food, Orchards sell a great Beetroot bread lovely with cheese! Fresh fruit and veg, great asparagus. Lots of chutneys and flavoured rapeseed oils, egg free mayonnaise for the vegans, huge jar for £2.99.

What a great place to shop. Everyone is so friendlyDaily Papers are saved. All you can wish for. Bread so much cheaper than that in our supposedly village shop. They really put themselves out. Other shops delightful.Restaurants are fab.....we are so lucky.

Lovely place to buy local produce in one area. Convenient but expensive. There are occasional functions held in their grounds which are definitely worth a look.

Drove Orchards is a great place to stop at for a little wander around and something to eat or drink. There's Shuck's at the yurt which does delicious food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and has a fantastic atmosphere, and also Eric's fish and chips, who were really kind and cooked my food in rapeseed oil to make it veggie friendly! The fresh, local produce is great too. Plenty to choose from at the farm shop and also Guerney's fish stall. There are some nice little clothes and homeware shops too and a big container at the far end where you can pick up some cool, retro furniture.

Quite a nice little stop of small variety of small shops fruit and vegetables meat etc sea foods clothing etc and a coffee shop you would not expect it well done

Always stop here to buy fruit and veg when I am in the area. The apples are particularly great value. Always seem to end up buying lots of extra bits.

Just happened to be passing so spur of the moment visit, so glad we did.Amazing variety of apples in the orchard and the taste is bar none, nothing like the sad excuse for an apple available in supermarkets. Good prices too.We also bought some bottled apple and quince juice, both very good.Good selection of other foods.Forgot to say that you can try the apples before you purchase.Staff extremely helpful.

Took friends to Drove Orchards to buy local fish. My friend, who bought several excellent items, commented on how surly the service was. I thought it was just me! I stood behind him in the shop and felt so uncomfortable I left to look in Nelle (fantastic). I always feel slightly intimidated in Gurneys, both here and in Burnham. Why is this when most Norfolk traders are charm itself I wonder!

Drove Orchards is one of those mix and match artisan (rather than industrial) estates with local independents offering clothes, house-style goods, fresh local produce and really good ice cream. Just stop for an ice cream and have a potter round.

Great place to eat shop and enjoy. Worth a visit purely because there is so much to see. Gurneys fish bar, beautiful home shop, food shops and restaurants.

There are a couple of great eating places here as well as a few nice little shops to browse. The Orchard sells lots of local foods and they make their own delicious apple juice. Watch out for the large bulbs of garlic!! Amazing and soooo good!!

Great section of fruit and veg much of it grown locally plus breads meats and beers with fresh fruit juices from the home grown orchards. Worth a visit.

The farmers market type shop was really well stocked and the guy behind the counter very charming and helpful.Lovely produce and reasonable prices for local Produce. The local asparagus was fantastic. The bacon was and fresh bread was fab too.Also bought plants to bring home and they are doing well.Didn't bother with a supermarket during our weeks stay as far more fun shopping at drovers orchards.

Really nice shopping in this small Norfolk village... Fabulous shop with fresh fruit and general goods, fabulous yurt restaurant, a fish and chip cafe, a children's clothes shop and a Danish fashion outlet too-just fabulous-a must see!

The yurt restaurant has always been a favorite with my husband and me, and we were a bit disappointed to discover it had new owners, as the food has always been first rate with very pleasant staff. The food is now adequate, although my fish was really dry and extremely disappointing. The waitress, however, was quite rude and behaved as though we were jolly lucky to be there. Well, we shan't be again. Pity.

Eric's chips is a must. They are fantastic! However there are no baby changing facilities at all here which is very disappointing especially with there being eating places and a children's park.

After driving back from Wells on a Sunday Afternoon (nearing 4pm) we was trying to find somewhere which sold Ice Cream . Luckily we spotted Drove Orchards Ice Cream stand selling Artisan ice cream . It was slightly expensive but the portions was huge & it tasted amazing - I had a scoop of Nutella & a scoop of Cherry Cheesecake ice cream in a big waffle cone !!! Definitely must remember to call here again .

The most amazing variety of apples, pears and other fruits available to buy from the Farm Shop or PICK YOUR OWN, which is the most fun.Farm Shop is far too expensive now. It always used to be wonderful offering fantastic veg, local bread and a large choice of cakes, biscuits and many other goods included Drove Orchard home made Apple Juices. However it has now changed hands and as a result prices are too expensive.Such a shame as it is putting off some locals who have shopped there for years.I and others will never shop there again. When we there the member of staff was definitely unfriendly verging on rude.Not a pleasant shopping experience.

I haven't been to the Yurt so can't comment on dining. The shops, however, are an ill assorted variation on Farmers Market - cum - out of town shopping centre. The Orchard shop has reasonable, if expensive, foodstuffs as well as miscellaneous fancy goods, although apples and pears are excellent value when in season. The Fish Box, a branch of the excellent Burnham Market Gurneys, has good fish, although I was disturbed by the attitude to mislabelled fish. 'Locally caught' turned out to be Cornish ... discovered this by accident. There's a trust issue there now ... is Wild Sea Bass really wild or just larger farmed? I won't be going again.

This is a great set up in a Yurt and very family friendly. We went there for the breakfasts but I would definitely return for the lunch menu too. If the day is cold they light the woodburner in the middle of the Yurt.

Last minute trip to the yurt was great. Amazing steak, and apple pie to die for. Good value - try it! We had 10 people and we all had good food

The best apple juice fresh from the orchard, we buy to bring home after the holiday. Great food and supplies. Couldn't manage without it.

We went here for a birthday celebration. The food was delicious; the staff efficient & friendly & it was excellent value for money