Home > Places to Visit > Horsepond Farm

Horsepond Farm

Horsepond Farm

At our 34-acre tenanted field in Gallowstree Common, we practice regenerative agriculture, encouraging biodiversity and soil health on the land, and are committed to the Government’s Countryside Stewardship Scheme. As part of this scheme, we provide group visits for young people in education from the ages of 4 to 18 that are FULLY FUNDED by the Government. The main purpose of these is to explain the links between farming, conservation and food production. Each visit is tailored to the pupils’ understanding and requirements and include some seasonal practical activities for either primary or secondary levels. We have, on most of the land, established a herbal ley for sheep grazing and a hay crop, and a smaller area of wildflower meadow to encourage birds and insects, with new hedgerow planting and a small orchard. This gives plenty of opportunity for showing the students an understanding of how a regenerative farm works throughout the different seasons.

Address

Register or sign in to access this Place's details.

Contact Details

Register or sign in to access this Place's details.

Facilities

  • Car parking
  • Coach parking
  • Covered space
  • Hand washing facilities
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair access

Pricing

School visits are fully-funded by the government and are free to educational establishments.

What we can offer

  • Bushcraft
  • Conservation and site maintenance skills
  • Growing crops and vegetables
  • Provision of materials/equipment/livestock
  • Risk assessment
  • Self-guided activities
  • Tailored programmes
  • Woodworking

Rural crafts

Back to places to visit