A historic farming property in Ellesmere is opening its farm gates on June eighth for Open Farm Sunday. The Oteley Property is a 2,000-acre farm with Beef Shorthorn and Highland cattle, sheep, and pigs, primarily based on the shores of the jap facet of the mere.
For the reason that first Open Farm Sunday in 2006, over 2,000 farmers throughout Britain have opened their gates and welcomed over 3.25 million folks onto farms for farming’s annual open day.
The open day will give the general public the chance to go to the Oteley Property and get a glimpse into how their meals is produced and what the farming property does to handle the setting, plus see among the farm equipment up shut.
Clare Mainwaring from the farm group mentioned, “Come and find out about life on a farm in our lovely environment. We’ll be joined by native companies, together with Liz Johnson from Frontier who works carefully with farmers to market their grain to the worldwide market.
“It’ll be an awesome day trip, with refreshments accessible in our outdated steady yard, a variety of stalls, our farm store promoting homegrown produce, and much to see and do.”
The occasion will likely be open on June eighth from 10am till 4pm. Entry to the Open Farm Sunday is free, though guests are requested to register prematurely at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-farm-sunday-tickets-1381733354659.
The property’s 10-acres of personal gardens may even be open to discover, the place guests can see options such a clock tower, Swiss Cottage, walled kitchen backyard, woodland, rhododendrons, azaleas, and views throughout the mere. Backyard entry is £6 for adults, free for kids, and canine on leads are welcome.
The Oteley Property’s café and farm store will likely be open on the day, and Thursday to Sunday each week from 10am – 4pm
