Fordhall Organic Farm joins the Shropshire Good Food Trail Fordhall Organic Farm have long prided themselves on providing an array of food which is better for people and the planet and, of course, tasty too! Fordhall’s pasture fed and freerange meats supply both the farm shop and ‘Arthur’s farm Kitchen’ café. Along with sourcing foodstuffs […]
Read More21st June may seem like just another summer day, but since Neolithic times it has been a reason for celebration. Summer Solstice, or Midsummer, sees the longest daylight hours of the year – this simple fact has given rise to some very old traditions and folklore associated with this day. Some may observe the day […]
Read MoreJust like that, it seems that nearly half of 2022 has passed by, and soon will be bringing a traditional reason to celebrate – the Summer Solstice! The longest day of the year has historic folkloric significance, with evidence of it being marked as a day of significance since the Neolithic era. In many places, […]
Read MoreAt Fordhall Organic Farm, we have a self-contained unit of Shropshire-made Mongolian Yurts.Sleeping up to 6 people, they are perfect for a romantic couple’s getaway, or a fun farm-themed family holiday. Sited in a secluded corner of the farm, guests can enjoy the peace and quiet of getting back to nature, with a delightful panoramic […]
More InfoChester Race Company is delighted to announce Fordhall Farm Events as its new concession partner to support racedays and major events. The independent company, established by Ben Hollins in 2004, provides food and drink concession management to some of the country’s biggest and highly esteemed sporting venues. Delivering high-quality, sustainable food from their […]
Read MoreFilling the gaps in summer holidays might seem like a bit of a daunting task at times, but at Fordhall Organic Farm, there are several weeks’ worth of ‘kind to your wallet’ activities. As a part of their celebration of the Shropshire Love Nature Festival, a volunteer run festival which aims to bring Shropshire locals […]
Read MoreJoin us for a day of weaving and relaxation. You will learn how to prepare fleece, set up a peg loom, and weave a simple and beautiful meditation mat or small rug all within the picturesque setting of Fordhall Organic Farm’s straw lodge. Slow down, connect, and set intentions with peg loom weaving. Using only sustainably sourced British wool and Fordhall’s very own fleece we can come together as a craft circle to relax and unwind. The day ends with a guided meditation. Lunch and all materials provided. A relaxing fun filled day, no experience needed. Lucy is an experienced teacher, wool craft practitioner, and founder of WoolwellnessUK. She is skilled in the therapeutic benefits that learning wool crafts can bring to your daily life. Through the teaching of wool crafts Lucy is able to bring her knowledge and support to adults and young people within the community. Session runs from 10am to 4pm. £65.00pp including materials, refreshments and a light lunch. BOOKINGS: Please […]
Spend a magical holiday in our Shropshire-made Mongolian yurts, privately situated on our 140 acre organic farm in North Shropshire’s Tern Valley. Our two yurts are interconnected, providing the perfect getaway for up to six people. One is used as the bedroom and the other the living space. We only rent this as one unit, […]
More InfoEntertaining fungi expert John Hughes, of Shropshire Wildlife Trust, will take you on a guided fungi foray in the fields and woods of Fordhall Farm. Learn about the fascinating world […]
It is now widely recognised that climate change and biodiversity are interconnected. Biodiversity is affected by climate change, with negative consequences for human well-being, but biodiversity, through the ecosystem services […]
Join us to explore the 140 acres of Fordhall pastures whilst the children learn about the life of a farmer, they can even help Farmer Ben with the very important […]
What can you make out of old pallet wood? Well grab some tools and find out! Join one of our Youth Workers in the Greenwood Shelter and make your own […]