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Fordhall Organic Farm joins the Shropshire Good Food

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 […]

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Fordhall Farm

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, […]

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Community Owned Farm offers environmentally friendly, free and low-cost summer holiday events

Filling 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 […]

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Glamping at Fordhall Organic Farm

At 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 […]

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Celebrate Midsummer the traditional way at Fordhall Organic Farm

21st 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 […]

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Celebrate the Summer Solstice at Fordhall Organic Farm

Just 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, […]

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Open Farm Sunday at Ellesmere Estate

The Oteley Estate in Ellesmere will be opening their farm gates on 11th June for an Open Farm Sunday. The 2,000-acre farm is home to Beef Shorthorn and Highland cattle, a flock of sheep, and some pigs.   LEAF Open Farm Sunday unites hundreds of farms across the country for farming’s annual open day to […]

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Community Farm looks at Biodiversity to Combat Climate Change

‘Love Mother Nature’ – This is one of Fordhall Organic Farm’s organisational values, and so a large part of Fordhall’s ethos is driven by respecting and working with nature and the environment. Therefore, monitoring their on-site biodiversity is an important part of understanding how agricultural activities may have an impact. According to IFOAM Organics Europe, […]

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Fordhall Organic Farm, Tern Hill Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3PS
Aug 13th 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm

Peg Loom Weaving Workshop at Fordhall Organic Farm

Join 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 […]

Fordhall Organic Farm, Tern Hill Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3PS
Oct 15th 2022 10:00am - 2:00pm

Mushroom Mosey at Fordhall Organic Farm

Entertaining 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 […]

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SHROPSHIRE-BASED FARMER NOMINATED FOR MAJOR AWARD

The founder of England’s first community-owned farm is in line for recognition after being nominated in the outstanding individuals’ section of the 2023 National Lottery Awards. Charlotte Hollins has been shortlisted in the Environment category as a result of her incredible work in the local community. Charlotte’s father, Arthur Hollins, was a pioneer of organic […]

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Fordhall Organic Farm, Tern Hill Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3PS
Aug 9th 2022 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Interactive Biodiversity and Climate Change Talk at Fordhall Organic Farm

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 […]

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