Open Farm Sunday Across the Isle of Wight
This Sunday is Open Farm Sunday around the UK! Open Farm Sunday first started in 2006 and now over 1000 farmers across the UK are welcoming people onto their farm for one Sunday each year.
This day is a fantastic opportunity to take along the children so that they can see all the hard work that goes into producing our food and managing the countryside. Entry is free but there may be a small charge at some farms for additional activities.
Farms that are taking part on the Isle of Wight this year include:
Briddlesford Lodge Farm
Date: 5th June 2016
Time of event: 3 pm – 5 pm
Address: Briddlesford Road, Wootton, Isle of Wight, PO33 4RY
Event cost: Free
Highlights: Dairy; Environmental stewardship; Farm shop / retail; Other
Other highlights: Cafe
Event contact
For more information please contact:
Tel – 01983 882239
Email – judi@briddlesfordlodgefarm.co.uk
Web – Link
The Garlic Farm
Date: 5th June 2016
Time of event: 9am to 5pm
Address: Newchurch , Isle of Wight, PO36 0NR,
Event cost: Free entry & parking, but other charges apply
Highlights: Other livestock; Vegetables; Environmental stewardship; Farm shop / retail
Other livestock: Highland Cattle
Event contact
For more information please contact:
Tel – 01983 865378
Email – natasha@thegarlicfarm.co.uk
Web – Link
Wight Salads
Date: 5th June 2016
Time of event: 11am to 3pm
Address: Main Road, , Hale Common, Arreton, Isle of Wight, PO30 3AR
Highlights: Salads; Environmental stewardship
Event contact
For more information please contact:
Tel – 01983 866907
Email – hello@thetomatostall.co.uk
Web – Link
Living Larder
Date: 5th June 2016
Time of event: 10am – 4pm
Address: 36 Ventnor Road, Apse Heath, Isle of Wight, PO36 0JT, United Kingdom
Event cost: Free
Highlights: Vegetables; Salads
Event contact
For more information please contact:
Tel – 01983 717164
Email – aimee@livinglarder.co.uk
Web – Link
Thank you to the Open Farm Sunday website for the details of each opening. If you go along to any, then please share you photos with us on Facebook or Twitter! If the weather lets us all down, then why not consider our new offer to keep the family entertained?!