Norton Court Farm

Open Farm Sunday at Norton Court Farm

There are two options for visiting our farm, self guided walks and activities from 10.30 am or join us from 6am for a special early start at the farm and experience the sights and sounds of a working dairy farm as the day begins. Early risers can take part in a guided dawn chorus walk with local bird enthusiast Shaun Curtis. This short guided route from the farmyard will explore the mature hedgerows surrounding the farm, giving visitors the chance to discover the wonderful variety of bird life at one of the most active times of day. Visitors will also have the opportunity to witness the morning milking routine in the milking parlour and see the calves being fed, while learning more about the day-to-day running of the farm. From 8am, join the farm team in the yard for free tea and coffee, with breakfast rolls available to purchase. It will be a great opportunity to ask questions and chat about farming, wildlife and life on the farm. Please book your ticket for this event via the Trybooking link below - there will be a £5 per ticket charge with all proceeds going to the Curlew Action Charity who are working to help restore and protect vital breeding grounds locally. For those who prefer a more relaxed start to their Sunday, our self-guided farm walks will be open from 10.30am, with last entry at 4pm. Visitors can enjoy a gentle route beginning in the farmyard, winding through our mature orchard and down into our species-rich meadows. The farmer (and soil enthusiast) Debbie Wilkins and her team will be around to chat about the nature- and soil-friendly farming methods we use across the farm. Back in the yard, there will be children’s craft activities and the chance to meet our model cow, Daisy, who demonstrates how grass is turned into milk. There will also be chance to see the afternoon milking in the milking parlour starting at 3pm (Limit of 15 people sign up when you arrive). Farm machinery will be on display in the yard and on the walking route. Tractor and trailer rides will also be running to our new community garden, where you can see the new community orchard and 1000 Seeds Project in full growth. Tea and cake will be available to purchase, and visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the paddock in the yard. Please reserve your free tickets for the self-guided walk and purchase tractor and trailer rides using the TryBooking link below. About this farm: Norton Court Farm is a nature friendly mixed dairy, beef and arable farm in the Severn Vale in Gloucestershire. The farm’s mission is to balance profitable farming with environmental stewardship. The primary focus is on low-input, regenerative farming that produces nutrient-dense food while supporting the surrounding ecosystem. Highlights: Dairy; Beef; Vegetables; Environmental stewardship Booking details: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GLPY