Open Farm Sunday at Bowlees Education Farm
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Open Farm Sunday at Bowlees Education Farm

When

Sunday, 7 June 2026, 11:00 – 15:00

Bowlees Education Farm

Bowlees Farm, Newbiggin, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 0XF, County Durham, DL12 0Xf,

Time

11:00 – 15:00

Price guide

Free! (worth double-checking)

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Join us for our 4th Open Farm Sunday and enjoy a relaxed, hands‑on day exploring our upland farm. Visitors can meet all the animals, watch live farrier and sheep‑shearing demonstrations, and take part in a guided farm walk at 11:15am. Children can enjoy story time at 11am and 1pm, and there will be drinks and snacks available throughout the day. Everyone is welcome — families, children, and anyone curious about how we farm for food, nature, and people. Entry is free, and booking is required. Please book via TryBooking. About this farm: Our upland farm sits in the heart of Teesdale and provides a working example of traditional hill farming. The holding includes grazing land, native livestock, wildlife habitats, and a small farmyard used for education and community engagement. We manage the land for food production, animal welfare, and biodiversity, offering visitors an authentic insight into life on a rural upland farm. Highlights: Sheep; Pigs; Other livestock; Flowers and plants Booking details: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GHHK

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