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Open Farm Sunday on 11th June 2017 (Free entry to 100's of farms throughout the UK)

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andywedge

8 May 17

We do this every year and it's a fab free day out for the family.

I've popped a link in post 1 so you can find your local / nearest farm.

The vast majority are free although a few do charge a small admission fee.

Open Farm Sunday is the farming industry’s annual open day. A day when hundreds of farmers all over the country welcome visitors onto their farms to discover the world of farming.

Visit a farm on Open Farm Sunday on 11th June 2017 and discover the world of farming. Find out about the story behind our food and how farming affects our everyday lives.

Each Open Farm Sunday event is unique. Activities range from machinery displays, tractor and trailer rides, through to demonstrations, nature walks and more!

Open Farm Sunday, managed by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), is one of the farming industry’s biggest success stories. Since the first Open Farm Sunday in 2006, over 1000 farmers across the UK have opened their gates and welcomed people onto their farm for one Sunday each year. It is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old, to discover at first hand what it means to be a farmer and the fabulous work they do producing our food and managing the countryside.

All comments (48)

andywedge

8 May 17 #1

Visit A Farm

istaniland

8 May 17 #2

have been a few times generally great fun for the little ones (especially if they like tractors!)

Mattio

8 May 17 #3

I can't find any farms in Ambridge on there...

andywedge

8 May 17 #4

Just checked and Brian Aldridge is hosting an event at Hope Farm

chinesoul

8 May 17 #5

Perfect for my boys to see young farm animals at this time of the year. Thanks OP!

kel64

8 May 17 #6

Looks good, thanks for the info.

Sambat

8 May 17 #7

Voted hot, but I won't miss these farm visits now my boy is older!

greyhound11

8 May 17 #8

heat

fes37

8 May 17 #9

any chance of picking up some free manure on these day?

Newbold

8 May 17 #10

Try your local UKIP candidate, or the Tory - they'll have plenty.

joanne10

8 May 17 #11

Thanks for this. Forgot all about it. We usually go and have a great day out with the family :smiley_cat:

rdbradshaw

8 May 17 #12

Great my local farm has a brand new combine harvester but they won't give me the keys :neutral_face:

thomasleep

8 May 17 #13

A farmers definition of a small fee may differ significantly to mine,.

DonkeyKonk

8 May 17 #14

Can I milk a bull.?

dalipsinghno1

9 May 17 #15

Did you mean S**T as the manure has lots of usage and benefits for the soil rejuvenation

jinkssick

9 May 17 #16

Great for my little animals to see the little animals.

Babbler

9 May 17 #17

will be nice and packed then :grin:

anewman

9 May 17 #18

They only get small subsidies :smile:

gardentools

9 May 17 #19

If you are child free then some vineyards are also getting involved in this, with free tours and wine tasting sessions :smile:

Sulphur.Man

9 May 17 #20

Amen to that. Wife and children will have preloaded on altar wine earlier in the morning too. Win win

fwd079

9 May 17 #21

Great link, however when I went via the link is "visit farm" post to this farm I found out it has an entry fee (50p) so not all are free. Though 50p wouldn't stop me from going but its nice to check because like myself not many folks carry cash these days.

EDIT

Forget it just read the full text in deal lol :grin:

PinkyXH

9 May 17 #22

how to make a booking or just walk in?

jk88

9 May 17 #23

thanks for this :smile:

BillyCotton

9 May 17 #24

The local farm near me is free but they ask for donations.

If they charge a fee then they have to get all extra insurance etc. A donation stops this :wink:

HarpyluvZephyrus

9 May 17 #25

The big question is does one visit Brian & Adam or David, Ruth & Pip? They are Real , yes they are!!!!

HarpyluvZephyrus

9 May 17 #26

Don't be ridiculous of course they all are even Barrow Farm but won't be visiting them ...

paulw123

9 May 17 #27

There are hardly any farms in east anglia this year, such a shame, event seems to be going down hill.

rand0m

9 May 17 #28

Relax boys and girls, we still have a bit of time.

milk2gogo

9 May 17 #29

Don't think all the farms are on the list just yet - I'd check nearer the date.

There'll certainly be around 60 Arla dairy farms expecting visitors on June 11th. They'll be listed here - arlafoods.co.uk/ove…arm ... when the website gets updated! (_;)

I helped out last year & had a geat time talking to everyone about what we do on a dairy farm & the products we make. Really looking forward to this year! :grin:

Sonicsam

9 May 17 #30

Where is the list of farms please? Am in Devon xx

thomasleep

9 May 17 #31

and that is relevant how?

andywedge

9 May 17 #32

There's a link in post 1

stigy

9 May 17 #33

Just dont forget your wellies and a dab of lynx :sunglasses:

linhang90

10 May 17 #34

How do u take advantage of this "deal". Just walk in and if they charge a small fee,pay for it,if not,just walk in free,dont have to do anything online?Or do u have to register??

milk2gogo

10 May 17 #35

Check the opening times & other details on line, a few days before June 11th (just incase there's been some changes) & then just turn up! :sunglasses:

linhang90

10 May 17 #36

Ok just turn up with 50p in case haha thanks

milk2gogo

10 May 17 #37

I've heard of farming colleges 'charge' entrance, but genuine farms might only ask for a donation to charity, eg local air ambulance.

It should be a good day out - a chance to see where your food comes from, find out how it all works & an opportunity to ask questions. :sunglasses:
.. & if you go to an Arla dairy farm there'll be lots of 'free' samples of our lovely Arla dairy products too! :grin:

Sophiasky

10 May 17 #38

Thank you, I took my children a few years ago now and they all enjoyed it - welly throwing and all! We managed to go along to two different farms on the day. I will have a look to see where the nearest one is to me this year.

Sophiasky

10 May 17 #39

Try this link:
https://farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm/search?location=Exeter%2C+Devon%2C+UK®ion=
I live in Exeter and we went to West Town Farm and also Quicke's Farm.

PinkyXH

11 May 17 #40

my local farm charges £3 for everyone 3 years old and above which include trailer ride around the farm.

emmajchloe

12 May 17 #41

We went to packington farm last year, kids loved it! Got to pet the little piglets and a tractor ride. Only had to pay for the inflatables which were really cheap and money from them were donated to air ambulance so fab all round..

olisun

24 May 17 #42

Why not include the Labour, Libs, SNP, Green etc? They all are good at it.

Mandroid578

8 Jun 17 #43

Farms don't exactly have toll booths

Mandroid578

8 Jun 17 #44

No you just killed it.

milk2gogo

8 Jun 17 #45

Don't forget - Open Farm Sunday - this Sunday 11th June.

Find a farm here - farmsunday.org/vis…arm

‌ :thumbsup:

andysmoore

9 Jun 17 #46

Why would you pay to go to a farm?

milk2gogo to andysmoore

9 Jun 17 #47

You don't have to, they're usually 'free' or some farms take the opportunity to ask for donations to fundraise for charities such as local Air ambulance which is of vital importance when you live in a rural area.
There may be charges for tractor rides - just to maybe pay towards fuel costs.

Most farmers go to the effort of opening up to the public (for free) because we're proud of what we do & want to show everyone that!

Hope everyone who does visit an Open Farm Sunday event enjoys themselves. :grin:

davemhaynes

11 Jun 17 #48

We had a great day out at Middle Farm, Alresford - it was very popular

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