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 MoreSpend 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 InfoFilling 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 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 Info21st 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 MoreThe 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 […]
Read More‘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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreIt 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 […]