'I went to Clarkson's Farm ahead of season 4 - I left after 5 mins with huge complaint'
'I went to Clarkson's Farm ahead of season 4 - I left after 5 mins with huge complaint'
Clarkson's Farm is back on Amazon Prime for its fourth season and fans are keen to see where the hit show is filmed - but one person who went to the farm has shared their huge complaint
The entire car park was taken up by a huge queue
(Image: Sasha Morris/ Express )
With the successful return of Clarkson's Farm for its fourth series on Amazon Prime, it's no wonder fans are eager to visit the location where it all takes place. The farm is situated just outside Burford, a picturesque village in Oxfordshire, known for its iconic Cotswold stone and abundance of cafes, making it an ideal spot for those journeying from afar and looking to spend the day.
Given the rare heatwave sweeping across the UK, Head of Showbiz for Express.co.uk, Sasha Morris decided to do exactly that and made her way to Clarkson's Farm.
Her first impression? Well, she was taken aback by the sheer number of people who had descended upon the farm. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter
Arriving shortly after it opened to visitors, she found the queue already winding back towards the main entrance, with parking attendants estimating at least an hour's wait before gaining entry to the farm shop. They mentioned that such queues were a regular occurrence every weekend, with Jeremy Clarkson's popularity soaring as fans are keen to sample the produce featured in the hit Amazon series.
Sasha had anticipated a larger venue, but with lengthy queues even for the portable toilets, it seemed like her morning would be spent mostly waiting for a brief glimpse of what the farm interior was like.
One pair in the queue disclosed that they had journeyed an hour and a half from Tamworth, setting off early to beat the crowds. Their motivation for visiting was Jeremy Clarkson's renowned Hawkstone beer, with plans to stock up before heading back home.
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However, another couple who had travelled over an hour from Bristol were less enthused by what they encountered. They had visited the farm shop out of curiosity but decided to leave upon seeing the lengthy queue.
Clarkson's Farm is said to always have huge queues
(Image: Sasha Morris/ Express )
The farm has a small shop and a seating area for tea and cake, but options are apparently somewhat limited, particularly for those hoping to maximise their visit after a long drive and waiting just to see the famous site.
Sasha said: "I found myself sharing the sentiments of the Bristol couple – the sun was blazing, and it hardly seemed worthwhile to queue for an hour just to explore the small shop and then queue again for a hot drink and cake. One could be enjoying the splendid weather in a pub garden in Burford or Lechlade instead.
"After standing in the queue for a mere five minutes, I opted to head ten minutes down the road to the Farmer's Dog instead."
Undoubtedly, both Clarkson and Amazon must be over the moon with the series' success in recent years, boasting sky-high ratings and an ever-growing range of products launched by the television personality. His Hawkstone beer and cider have been a resounding hit, not to mention his honey and jam.
However, it shocked Sasha that he could capitalise on this even further, perhaps he could even consider an expansion of the shop to accommodate the throngs of visitors drawn to the TV hotspot.
It seems like a no-brainer – he'd have more scope to sell additional products, possibly extend the food section enabling visitors to spend their entire day there, ensuring they don't feel their trip has been in vain.
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