a few things you might be wondering
Raw milk & farm visit FAQs
Where can I buy raw milk in Bolton?
Buy raw milk from Mootop Dairy’s own herd at the Big Red Shed, Wingates Ln, Lostock, Bolton BL5 3LT. Enter from Wingates Lane, turn into the farm driveway and follow it to Mootop Dairy; there is no direct access from the M61. Pop by any day between 6am and 10pm for a refill.
Where to buy raw milk in BoltonIs there a milk vending machine near me open early or late?
Our milk vending machine at the Big Red Shed in Lostock, Bolton is open from 6am to 10pm every day. It is self-service, with card and contactless payment, so an early start or evening refill is easy to fit around your day. We are not open overnight or 24 hours a day.
Milk vending hours and how it worksHow much is raw milk per litre?
Check the current price displayed at the vending machine, or call Rob on 07870 645916 before setting off. The price per litre improves as the quantity you buy increases. For orders over 10 litres, call to arrange your order; buckets are available for an additional charge.
Raw milk pricing and larger ordersCan I bring my own bottles?
Yes — bring your refillable bottle, or buy a glass bottle from the Big Red Shed and bring it back next time. Follow the instructions at the vending machine to place your bottle beneath the spout and fill it. Pay by card or contactless, then follow the storage and use-by instructions on the bottle label.
Refillable bottles and paymentWhere are dairy farms near Over Hulton, Westhoughton and Horwich?
Mootop Dairy is a working dairy farm on Wingates Lane in Lostock, Bolton, welcoming visitors from Over Hulton, Westhoughton, Horwich and the surrounding area. Come to the Big Red Shed for eggs, milkshakes or raw milk, with free parking nearby. You may get to see the cows being milked, but viewing is not guaranteed and we do not advertise scheduled milking visits.
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