Cotswolds: Clarkson’s Farm Tour, Diddly Squat & Brewery Tasting

Summary

Clarkson’s Farm sights, Cotswold villages and local lager tasting in one relaxed day

You’ll laugh at real Clarkson’s Farm spots, taste local honey biscuits at Diddly Squat Farm Shop, sip lager at Hawkstone Brewery, and share stories over drinks in Chadlington village—all with easy transport and a friendly guide who knows every quirk of rural Cotswolds life.

What’s the experience like?

“You see that?” our guide asked, pointing out the muddy patch where Jeremy got his Land Rover stuck last season. I laughed — it looked harmless enough in person, but you could almost hear the grumbling from the show. The air smelled like wet hay and coffee drifting from Diddly Squat Farm Shop. Inside, it was even busier than I’d expected, shelves stacked with jars labeled ‘Cow Juice’ and ‘Bee Juice’. I tried to say “Bee Juice” in my best British accent — the cashier just grinned and handed me a biscuit sample. It tasted like actual honey, not the supermarket stuff back home.

We piled back into the van (there were maybe ten of us?), swapping stories about our favorite Clarkson’s Farm moments. Next stop was Chadlington — Gerald’s village. The stone walls really do look hand-built; our guide told us Gerald himself worked on some of them. There was this quietness in the air, just birds and someone mowing a distant lawn. We peeked at the village hall and then wandered down to The Farmer’s Dog for a pint. I sat outside with my drink, watching locals greet each other by name — it felt like everyone knew everyone here.

The last bit was Hawkstone Brewery. I’ll admit: I’m not a huge lager person but something about sitting in that little taproom with barley fields right outside made it taste different — fresher? Or maybe it was just being there after seeing all those places from the show. Our guide poured another round (“on the house,” he said), and we toasted to not having to herd sheep or fix stone walls ourselves. Still think about that honey biscuit sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Tour iconic Clarkson's Farm locations

• Start at Moreton-in-Marsh Station
• Visit Diddly Squat Farm Shop
• Explore Chadlington village sights
• Enjoy drink at The Farmer’s Dog
• Sample lager at Hawkstone Brewery
• End tour at Moreton-in-Marsh Station

Top questions

How long is the Clarkson's Farm tour from Moreton-in-Marsh?

The tour lasts around four hours.

Does this Cotswolds tour include stops at Diddly Squat Farm Shop?

Yes, there is a stop at Diddly Squat Farm Shop included.

Is lunch or food included on this Clarkson's Farm tour?

No lunch is included, but you can try samples at Diddly Squat and have drinks at The Farmer’s Dog and Hawkstone Brewery.

How many people are on this small group tour?

The group size is limited to 16 participants maximum.

Where does the Clarkson's Farm tour start and end?

The tour starts and ends at Moreton-in-Marsh Station in the Cotswolds.

Are drinks included on this Cotswolds brewery tour?

You get a drink at The Farmer’s Dog pub and lager tasting at Hawkstone Brewery as part of the experience.

Is transportation provided during the tour?

Yes, transportation between stops is included with your driver-guide.

Is this tour suitable for families or young children?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels; infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from Moreton-in-Marsh Station, all transport between stops with your driver-guide, time exploring Diddly Squat Farm Shop, a drink at The Farmer’s Dog pub in Chadlington village, plus lager tasting at Hawkstone Brewery before heading back—no mud or tractor driving required.