The owners of the Jinney Ring Craft Centre in Hanbury have announced their decision to retire next year and to close some parts of the business.
From early 2026, the farmhouse restaurant, gift shop and gardens will no longer be open to the public, but some craft units may continue to trade and welcome visitors.
The Jinney Ring was originally created by Richard and Jenny Greatwood and opened in 1980. They then retired in 2005, and Amanda and Malcolm Sunter took over the business. They owned and managed it for nearly 20 years.
Amanda said: “It has been a wonderful experience, but the time has come to retire, especially for Malcolm, who is still very active in the business at almost 78 years old.
“Running the restaurant and gift shop are big jobs and neither of us is getting any younger.
“It will certainly be a wrench though as this has been such a huge part of our lives. We have worked with so many wonderful artists and crafts people over the years, some of whom have been here longer than we have.
“Not to mention all the thousands of customers who’ve visited – we will certainly miss it.”
Over the last 20 years, they extended business activities to include concerts, outdoor sculpture trails, parties, wakes, wedding ceremonies and receptions.
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They said managing the site, together with running the restaurant and gift shop, makes for a “busy life”, and they are looking forward to a change of pace next year.
Amanda added: “We would have much preferred to sell on the Jinney Ring in its entirety to someone younger, with new ideas and energy.
“Indeed, we had the business on the market prior to COVID, but without success”.
All facilities and events will continue as normal until the end of the year. Those with Jinney Ring gift vouchers will be able to redeem them until December 31 2025.
