
Charlie Wray
Farmer
Charlie Wray has farmed Wayside Farm since 1980, milking a herd of 75 Jersey cows with 70 young animals on the edge of Kings Langley.
Raw milk, farmshop
Wayside Farm is a Jersey dairy farm in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire selling raw Jersey milk every day from the farm, with a small farm shop open Thursday to Sunday.
Wayside Farm is one of only two remaining Jersey herd dairy farms in Hertfordshire, farmed by Charlie Wray on the outskirts of Kings Langley.
Its 156 acres carry 75 Jersey cows and 70 young animals, nearly all born on the farm, on a county council holding first set up for officers returning from the First World War.
Raw Jersey milk is sold at the farm seven days a week, and a small farm shop opens Thursday to Sunday. Call in at the gate, or ring Charlie ahead of your visit if you want to check on milk.
4.3
From 561 Google reviews
Amazing tasty milk, with zero bloating after drinking. I supposedly had lacointolerance, but turns out it was just reaction to pasturisation of milk. Real milk improves my gut health and I feel healthier after started drinking it. Adter few months I have tested to drink 2 liters in a course of a day and was fine. Start lower amounts first though. Enjoy healthy milk.
If you need fresh milk, go to this farm and buy it in the most hygienic way. Don’t forget to take cash, as the milk is only available for cash.
Fresh milk and delicious, easily kept fresh for 4-5 days. Price is reasonable too.
Wayside Farm, Watford Rd, Kings Langley WD4 8EA
Open daily, 7am to 7pm
Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm
For anything not covered here, ask Wayside Farm directly on its own site, by phone or by email.
Im glad we come across this beautiful hardworking farm, An eye-opening visit to the farm completely reshaped how we view our morning glass of milk! Getting to watch the cows grazing in the fields and see the clean, milking process firsthand made the whole experience unforgettable. With bottle of fresh, cold milk straight from the farm which is available from 7 it made every sip taste that much better—a must-visit for families, you get to see the calfs and see how well they really take care of their livestock, we are returning customers and will be forever, this milk couldn't be better!!!
I never tasted such good cheese, raw milk, apple juice and honey in the UK before. Very good quality products!
I’m very disappointed with the milk from this farm. In my experience, the milk seems to be heavily diluted with water and does not taste or feel like pure, fresh milk. I expected better quality, especially from a milk farm. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and checks the quality of the milk being sold.
The shop manager volunteered a couple £s when I came for milk without cash. (Paid her back next morning).
I would give 10 stars for this wonderful milk. It is 100% natural. You brought me the taste of my childhood. I grew up in Romania in the countryside and I was longing for good milk. I have been getting milk for my family and children for a week and I don't regret walking half an hour to get to the farm. I went out with the children and they saw how clean and beautiful it is. May God give you health and strength to take care of the animals and for us to eat healthy.
An absolutely wonderful place! The milk is incredibly fresh and tastes exactly how real milk should taste. You can see the cows, which makes the whole experience even more special and authentic. There’s something very reassuring about knowing exactly where your food comes from. The self-service system is simple, convenient, and very easy to use. You don’t need any special skills or effort — everything is designed to make the process smooth and enjoyable. Shopping there feels natural and pleasant, not stressful. You leave with positive feelings and a desire to come back again. Let’s support local farms — this is real food, made with care, and places like this truly deserve our support.
I haven't been to many farm shops however, this one by far is the best! The staff are amazing, so helpful and informative and friendly! Nothing is too much for them, they one of the young ladies even took my toddler to see the calfs! I have returned everywhere wk now for a few months and will continue to do so. Highly recommend Wayside. Support local!
A little bit disappointed, really. Opening times and days are incredibly limited and it doesn’t really say if it’s related to the shop or just the milk? Car park is quite small and quite confusing. You’re not really sure where to go and what to do. Signage is quite tatty and old. The shipping container that you get the milk from is incredibly rusty. They are using old fridges as cupboards for some reason. The machine refused to take coins. Tried to tell a member of staff and they were quite passive aggressive saying “well it worked yesterday” okay. That’s great that it worked yesterday, but it’s not working now. Really limited room in the shipping container considering there is two machines in there you can’t really access it if there’s someone else in there well that’s what I found. Lots of passive aggressive signs on the wall saying about band customers, not sure why small businesses seem to be so grumpy. Visiting the shop was equally as confusing. multiple prices on items which didn’t really explain how much anything was I think there was six or £8 for a small packet of mince beef but that was also the price per kilo but it quite clearly wasn’t a kilo but both the prices on the pack were the most expensive price. I tried to ask someone and they just said “price of meat nowadays” which didn’t really answer my question is that really small packet of mince beef £8? Lots of the shop didn’t have pricing on it. I would go there again because I really support the sale of raw milk. I just wish it was done in a better way.
So good you have to be prepared to Queue!!! Honestly my favourite shop in UK serving fresh food from not only their own farm but neighbouring ones too including Fresh Eggs and poultry. Don’t forget to ask for the different flavours of milkshake options where you choose your syrup in the Farm Shop which they pump into an empty bottle which you then fill at the Milk Vending Machine. Delicious!!!
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