The Nook Farm Shop

Farm shop and cafe at Epiacum Roman Fort, Alston.

Så handlar du. The Nook Farm Shop & Cafe at Epiacum Roman Fort, Kirkhaugh, near Alston (CA9 3BG; in Northumberland, just over the Cumbria border): opened in November 2019 to serve the community and support the Epiacum Roman Fort site, with Nook Farm meats, cakes, scones and pies, fruit and veg, dairy and ready meals, plus an online shop for orders. Open every day: winter hours 10am to 3pm, high season about 9am to 4:30pm (owner's site, checked 4 Nov 2026, which asks you to check its Facebook page or phone ahead). Full disabled access. Phone 07415 029398.