At CRT one of our core values is a thriving community in the countryside, that’s why we utilised old and disused farming properties into vibrant and thriving communities supporting sustainable local businesses.
Whether it’s artwork, furniture or perishables these pockets of creativity represent our vision to reinvigorate rural communities, as well as giving local businesses a platform to share their talent and passion.
By supporting these business you are supporting CRT’s vision for a cohesive future for all.
Sculpture focusing on the precarious status of objects, in their ambivalence as things that have a use and as things that exist as images of potential use. Read more
Time-aged, rustic furniture and decorative salvage Read more
Award-winning fresh small batch dairy fudge handmade in Surrey. Read more
All you need to know about our sustainable, eco-friendly and locally supplied pop-up coffee trailer at Bere Marsh Farm. Read more
Beautiful silverware focusing on the space and patterns created within the structures of each piece as much as the pieces themselves. Read more
Beautifully crafted in silver jewellery using a range of raising and forming techniques. Designs bring together innovation and craft with bold colour, illuminating light and dramatic contours. Read more
Ilkka Martikainen buys, restores and sells quality vintage furniture, lighting and curios, mainly from the mid-Century modern era, 1950-1970s. Read more
John Brown started on The Cheese On The Wey journey in 2017. John has always had a passion for cheese and after walking past The Old Dairy at Pierrepont Farm, the idea that he could make a business out of this passion took root. Read more
Sinead studied locally at the University of the Creative Arts in Farnham then went on to study graphic design at Camberwell College of Arts which led to varied work as a freelance artist and filmmaker for a range of clients. She has returned to the area to join Lisa Gomez at the BiroRobot studio. Read more
Sisters and successful illustrators, Lisa and Elena Gomez founded biroRobot over 10 years ago. Lisa has continued to grow the business by moving the studio to Pierrepont Farm. Lisa brings over 20 years of illustration and design experience to biroRobot, sharing a love of the simple, bold, bright and fun, taking influence from Scandinavian and mid 20th century modern designs. Read more
Two established silversmith and jewellery designers Jessica Noble and Fenella Watson have up in the Old Barn Workshop have created a creative and cosy environment to practise their trade. They also offer classes in jewellery making for all abilities in a well equipped workshop. Read more
Tim Ford established his business just over 10 years ago at Twyford Farm. Initially just a hobby, but now his livelihood, Tim has a passion to keep a traditional rural craft alive has created a niche business creating items from wood felled at Twyford. Not only does he produce hurdles, fencing and other items needed for farming, he also provides bespoke items for events, shows and weddings. Read more
Peter decided to start making Windsor chairs a number of years ago, inspired by a couple who made their own furniture. The artisan craft of Windsor chair making happens in Peter's Old Dairy business unit on Pierrepont Farm. Read more
A next door neighbour of Pierrepont Farm, the Rural Life Centre is a museum exhibiting and celebrating everything country and rural life. Read more
Run by our tenant farmers Bob Felton and Liz Wallis, Twyford Farm B&B and holiday cottage is located in the beautiful Ashdown Forest. Twyford Farm offers a rural retreat for all – whether you want to explore or relax - in this truly magical location. Providing a unique experience, our aim is to provide top quality accommodation whilst demonstrating that farming can co-exist and benefit from a countryside rich in wildlife. Read more