From the 1700s onward, the Farmers Arms played an essential role in the community’s agricultural rhythm. Labourers, drovers and seasonal hop-pickers gathered here to share news, rest after long days in the fields, and celebrate local events. The pub’s name itself echoes the landscape it served: a place shaped by farming, livestock and the life of the countryside.

While the surrounding farms modernised and transport routes changed, the pub remained a constant meeting point. It hosted parish discussions, marked local milestones and provided a warm fire in winter for walkers and workers alike. Piano evenings, darts matches and community gatherings helped weave it into the fabric of village life.

Though extended and improved over the years, the Farmers Arms has held onto its traditional atmosphere. Historic beams, rustic details and open fireplaces give it the feel of a true English country inn. Today it remains independent, welcoming locals and visitors with well-kept ales, good food and an enduring sense of place  The pub dates to circa 1480, originally formed from two cottages with stables and still retains much of its historic character today.

The Farmers Arms

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