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==Ambridge== {{See also|List of fictional settlements}} Ambridge still has a [[Village shop#United Kingdom|village shop and post office]], originally thanks to the philanthropy of [[Jack Woolley (The Archers)|Jack Woolley]] (d. 2014). The business subsequently became a community shop managed by Susan and run by a team of volunteers. The Bull, the village's only [[pub]], is perhaps the most recognisable structure in Ambridge while St. Stephen's Church, established in 1281, dates back to [[Normans|Norman]] times. The church has undergone many changes over the years, including a number of different vicars. The eight bells are rung by a group led by Neil Carter. * Bridge Farm is a {{Convert|168|acre|ha|adj=on}} farm previously on Berrow Estate, but now owned by Pat and Tony Archer. The farm became wholly dedicated to [[organic farming]] in 1984, in a storyline inspired by a scriptwriter's visit to Brynllys farm in [[Ceredigion]], the home of [[Rachel's Organic]].<ref name=Times6847838>{{cite news | title=The Soil Association | url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6847838.ece | work=The Times | location=London | date=25 September 2009 | access-date=22 May 2010 | archive-date=23 May 2010 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523113258/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6847838.ece | url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2003, Tom Archer began producing his Bridge Farm pork sausages. In early 2013, the family decided to sell their dairy herd and buy organic milk instead and the following year, Tony Archer bought a small [[Aberdeen Angus]] herd. Some years later it was decided to acquire a herd of Montbelliardes, and the farm recommenced producing organic milk to ensure the quality of cheese, ice cream and yoghurts. More recently they have added goats to the farm, initially as a hobby but with a buck they are now also looking to sell the meat. * Brookfield Farm is a {{Convert|469|acre|ha|adj=on}} mixed farm which was managed, and subsequently purchased, by Dan Archer and then by his son Phil. After Phil's retirement in 2001, his son David Archer took over. * Grange Farm was a working farm run by the Grundys until their eviction in 2000. The farmhouse, along with {{Convert|50|acre|ha|}} of land, was sold to [[Oliver Sterling]]. * Home Farm is a {{Convert|1922|acre|ha|adj=on}} farm, by far the largest in Ambridge, owned by the Aldridge family. In recent years, Home Farm expanded into soft fruit and deer farming. * Willow Farm was owned by the Tucker family. Following Betty's death in 2005, the house was divided to accommodate Roy and his family. The [[farmland]] is home to Neil Carter's pigs. * '''Arkwright Hall''' {{Anchor|Arkwright Hall}} is a large Victorian mansion with a 17th-century atmosphere.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00w47v9/p00vxsw7 | title=BBC Radio 4 β the Archers, Ambridge locations β Arkwright Hall β large Victorian house with a 17th century core | access-date=22 January 2024 | archive-date=20 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120130104/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00w47v9/p00vxsw7 | url-status=live}}</ref> The building served as a community centre for many years, containing a soundproofed room and field studies centre. Later it fell into disrepair, but was renovated when Jack Woolley leased the mansion to the [[Landmark Trust]]; architect Lewis Carmichael led the restoration of the building to its [[Victorian era|Victorian]] splendour. * '''Grey Gables''', {{Anchor|Grey Gables}} once a country club, is now a luxurious hotel. The late [[Caroline Sterling]] bought it with her husband Oliver. The hotel boasts a pool, spa, health club and a golf course. The hotel was sold in 2022 and is closed while undergoing extensive refurbishment. * Lower Loxley Hall is a large 300-year-old country house located just outside Ambridge. It serves primarily as a conference centre.
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