Creake Abbey’s Courtyard is home to locally owned shops and services plus a brand new Farm Shop which opened on 27th July 2024. We are proud to offer truly independent shopping in the heart of north west Norfolk. Our shop keepers and service providers pride themselves on their friendly, knowledgeable service and on offering something a little different, special and extraordinary, compared to a high street offering.
Shadowthorpe Farm shop is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
The services of Lox Hair Design and Hannah’s Hounds are open by appointment.
Cape Vanilla is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Hive Norfolk is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Kelling Home and The Barn Café are open Tuesday to Sunday, 9.30am to 4pm and Kelling Home is open on Mondays by appointment. For Christmas and new year opening times please see below.
Woven Anew with pristine designer vintage clothes and accessories is open in the in Units F&G on Tuesday to Sunday plus in the Summer House, with guests on event days and by appointment.
See below for contact details.
Shadowthorpe farm shop
This small but charming Farm Shop is the result of hard-work and dedication by the Whyman-Naveh family who also run Hannah’s Hounds next door in Unit I. With a history of sheep farming spanning two decades, they sell homegrown products and a curated selection of local and handpicked produce from across our region and the UK.
Locally reared meat, vegetables and fruit in season, bread, deli meats and olives plus treats including crumble pots, sweets, local popcorn and much more!
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.
CLOSING DOWN SALE after Christmas.
LoX HAIR Design
Tel: 01328 621094 (Units A & B, The Courtyard, Creake Abbey Farm). Open 5 days a week by appointment throughout the year. Late appointments available on Wednesdays. Offering a personalised hair service including free consultations, professional and precise hair cuts, bespoke colouring services, hair up and luxury perming using L’Oréal professional and Kèrastase products.
T: 01328 621094
Closed from 22nd December to 7th January. Online booking available.
CAPE VANILLA
Cape Vanilla was founded by Richard and Julia Clarke who have been visiting South Africa for the last 23 years.
Inspired by the creativity of the crafts they encountered on their travels across the Western Cape, they decided to bring back and retail some of their favourites – a handful of unique lines which each tell a story. Having started in 2018 with Original T-Bag Designs, Cape Vanilla now hosts some 15 lines of gifts and homewares. Each provides local employment around Cape Town and many use recycled materials. New lines include oak serving platters made from reclaimed wine barrels, hand painted serving dishes and a new range of summery table linen. These compliment other recent additions including cotton rope baskets, wooden wall art, crocheted succulents and ceramic pomegranates!
Tel: 07710 171393 (Unit E, The Courtyard, Creake Abbey Farm). Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Open 27, 28 & 29th December. Closed from 30th December until late February 2025.
Hive norfolk
A brand new shop in Units C&D at Creake Abbey; a real hive of activity, a happy space where you can shop for just what you like!
With ever changing stock and one-off pieces, Hive Norfolk revives and rehomes interesting, different and quirky treasures. A balanced blend of old and new furnishings, home comforts and accessories where unusual sits comfortably alongside the classic.
Many of Miranda’s finds already have age and their own story, some may be a little faded yet still just as they should be. Stock includes mirrors, lighting, furniture, homeware, gifts and curiosities and beautiful botanicals.
Hive Norfolk, Units C & D, Courtyard Shops.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Open 27, 28 & 29th December. Closed from 30th January to late February 2025.
For more information please email hivenorfolk@gmail.com.
Tel: 07799 630568
Hannah’s hounds
Hannah’s Hounds dog salon and boutique opened in April 2023 and has established a loyal customer base.
Hannah is a qualified and fully insured dog groomer and dog lover, specialising in gun dogs, farm dogs and mud-loving country dogs! All small to large breeds are welcome and she also offers microchipping and teeth cleaning for your hound. The shop is inviting and well stocked with all your favourite dog accessories and locally made treats.
Hannah and her family are owned by 7 dogs, of varying breeds, giving her great knowledge and a real understanding of dog ownership. Her dogs were the true inspiration for starting up Hannah’s Hounds. Hannah loves to work alongside her customers, working to achieve a well groomed dog that is happy in the salon, with a good coat maintenance plan, and of course a waggy tail!
Hannah’s Hounds, Unit I, Courtyard Shops. Open Tuesday to Saturday by appointment.
Closing after Christmas, re-opens on 7th January 2025.
Book by phoning 07816 231447 or use the link below:
‘Woven Anew’
I am Jenny McGreal, founder of 'Woven Anew'. From co-owning a luxury Designer Boutique in the North West to now opening a 'Pre-Loved' luxury Designer store in Norfolk. I have a passion and desire to curate a collection of beautiful clothes and accessories that can be loved, shared and worn again and again. Have you ever thought how clothes can really tell our story? Let's begin anew and I feel very excited to be given the opportunity to have my shop in Units F&G and in the Summer House on event days. I look forward to meeting you.
Located in Units F & G and in the Summer House.
Tel: 07976 557039
Open in F & G from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm and in the Summer House by appointment.
Open 27, 28 & 29th December.
