Open Farm Sunday

31/05/2026

One week to go!
This time next Sunday, farms across the UK will be opening their gates for Open Farm Sunday’s 20th anniversary.
It is your chance to meet farmers, discover where your food comes from, explore the countryside and learn how farming works with nature.
Pop it in the diary, check the details for your local event and get ready for a brilliant day outdoors.

29/05/2026

Make the most of Open Farm Sunday!
Get hands-on with our Farming with Nature activity booklet! The perfect way to keep little explorers busy while they discover life on the farm.
✏️ Get creative with drawing
🔍 Explore animals & habitats
🧠 Learn fun facts about farming and the environment

It’s fun, educational, and designed to spark curiosity every step of the way!

📍 See if they're available at your local event

Proudly supported by Mutual Charitable Trust

28/05/2026

Thank you to HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, the team at Leckford Estate, and all our Open Farm Sunday host farmers & volunteers who came today to kick off our 20th year. We hope to see you on 7 June at a farm near you. 🚜

The Royal Family

28/05/2026

This is what Open Farm Sunday is all about: engaging all generations with hands-on learning about where our food comes from and how farmers care for soil, wildlife, and the environment while feeding communities.

The Royal Family

28/05/2026

We are delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh, LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) Honorary President, to the Waitrose Farm at Leckford Estate today as preparations get underway for Open Farm Sunday 2026.

The Royal Family

28/05/2026

Food labels can tell us a lot, but they cannot show us everything.
Open Farm Sunday turns labels into lived experience, giving you the chance to meet real farmers, ask questions and see how food is produced with care for nature, animals and the countryside.
If you have ever wondered what sits behind the food in your basket, 7 June is your invitation to find out.
Find a farm near you.

26/05/2026

Let’s be honest. Who doesn’t love a tractor?
For many Open Farm Sunday visitors, the machinery is a highlight, especially for children seeing the big kit up close for the first time.
From trailer rides to machinery displays, every farm has its own way of bringing the story of farming to life.
What are you looking forward to seeing on 7 June?

25/05/2026

Why do farms like Tiptree open their gates for Open Farm Sunday? It’s all about inspiring, educating and connecting people with where their food comes from.

On her recent Beacons Tour, Annabel visited Tiptree to hear how welcoming visitors helps bring farming to life and showcase how they grow fruit sustainably.

Recently, a young farming enthusiast was invited for a special VIP tour, gaining hands-on insight into strawberry production and leaving full of ideas and inspiration.

That’s what is all about!
Real experiences, real conversations and a chance to see farming with nature in action.
📅 Join them on 7 June and experience it for yourself

🔗 Read more:

Young farmer Archie Morris was invited to Tiptree Farm to learn their secrets of growing the world-famous strawberries.

24/05/2026

2 weeks to go!
The countdown is properly ticking now, and hundreds of farmers are getting ready to welcome visitors for on 7 June.
Whether you are curious about where your food comes from, looking for a family day outdoors or keen to learn more about farming with nature, there will be plenty to discover.
Search for a farm near you and make a plan for the day.

22/05/2026

On 7 June, visitors will be able to explore how farmers protect soil, care for livestock, support wildlife, manage water and produce food while looking after the countryside.

Step beyond the supermarket shelf and see the work that goes into producing food with care.

Find a farm near you and start planning your visit.

Visit a farm on Open Farm Sunday, 7th June 2026 and 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 much more!