Pollinators play a vital role in helping plants grow, flowers bloom and many of the foods we enjoy make their way to our plates. From busy bees to colourful butterflies, moths, beetles and even wasps, these hardworking insects help carry…

Beetroot can be found in an array of colours on our farms at this time of year. A firm favourite with visiting children, it can be harvested during morning sessions and enjoyed fresh on their plates at lunchtime! Beetroot is…

On Saturday 19 September, join us between 11am – 6pm for a golden celebration of food, farming and heritage at the Wick Court Harvest Gathering.  Along with local partners, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal, vibrant music…

As part of our 50 voices series, we chatted to Bethany Greenshields about her childhood visits to Wick Court and the lasting impression they left. Beth visited twice with Offham Primary School in Kent and still remembers the animals, the…

On Thursday 6 August, Nethercott House will open its gates for a special open garden afternoon in the heart of Devon. From 1pm to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm), visitors are invited to stroll through our spectacular Victorian kitchen garden, usually…

As Farms for City Children marks its 50th anniversary, our 50 voices series is celebrating the many ways a week on the farm can stay with a child long after they close the farm gate. For Lou Challice, who visited…

From 4-29 August 2026, the Salar Gallery in Hatherleigh, Devon will be hosting a unique exhibition of artwork, photography and print making celebrating 50 years of Farms for City Children. Featuring work by James Ravilious, Chris Chapman and Charlotte Whatmore,…

We are looking for two Kitchen Assistants (ideally two people working three days per week) to join our friendly team on our Gloucestershire farm. The two roles will cover 42 hours per week between them and we may be able…

As Farms for City Children marks our 50th anniversary, our 50 voices series is celebrating the people, places and stories that have shaped five decades of farm-based learning. In this piece, our Farm School Manager Gethin reflects on returning to…

Join Farms for City Children as our new Farm School Manager and play a leading role in delivering life‑changing farm‑based learning experiences for children and young people. Farms for City Children works to ensure children and young people are happy,…

As Farms for City Children marks its 50th anniversary, our 50 voices series is celebrating the many ways a week on the farm can shape children, schools and whole communities.   For Michael Rowland, Deputy CEO of Focus Trust, that impact is not only…

We are looking for volunteer gardeners to join our friendly team at our Wick Court farm. About the role The Volunteer Gardener role is a year-round position, with volunteers generally providing approximately 1 day or ½ day of their time…