We are thrilled to share our congratulations with our founders, Clare and Michael Morpurgo, who have received the Derek Cooper Outstanding Achievement Award at the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2026.   Presented yesterday, Wednesday 21 October, the award recognises…

Willow weaving is a wonderful outdoor craft activity and a firm favourite during sessions in The Dell at Wick Court. Using freshly cut willow, you can create a beautiful crown fit for a woodland king or queen! About willow Willow…

As summer fades into autumn at Lower Treginnis, our young farmers head out along the coastal path to forage for wild blackberries and harvest apples from the trees in our walled garden. Together, they transform their freshly gathered ingredients into…

At the heart of Farms for City Children’s mission is making sure young people who need it most have the opportunity to experience life on a farm. Our funders and partners play a vital role in making that possible. One…

We are looking for an organised, proactive and friendly Office Manager to join our team at Nethercott House in Iddesleigh, Devon. Office Manager Location: Iddesleigh, Devon Salary: £23,454 per annum (£29,318 FTE) Hours:  28 hours per week (work pattern to…

Katy Martin joined Farms for City Children as Farm School Manager at Nethercott House in January 2020. Just a few weeks later, the pandemic brought school visits to an abrupt halt and the farm fell silent. Six years on, as…

This autumn and winter, we’re opening the gates to Nethercott House for two special events, giving visitors a rare opportunity to explore our original Devon farm. Step into the story of Nethercott House On 5 November, join us for a…

Staff, volunteers, supporters and visiting children and teachers at Nethercott House were delighted to welcome a very special guest this week, as Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined us on for a tour of the farm to mark our…

We’re delighted to let you know that our co-founder Sir Michael Morpurgo’s much-anticipated memoir, Down Burrow Lane, has been published by Hodder today. This beautiful new book tells the extraordinary story of life, family, farming and friendship that began fifty…

We’re delighted that Chris Beetles Gallery will be supporting Farms for City Children with a special exhibition celebrating our 50th anniversary. From 29 September to 10 October 2026, the gallery will display 50 original illustrations by Michael Foreman from Kaspar:…

A group of children who spent a week living and learning at Wick Court swapped wellies for chef whites this week as they helped prepare canapés alongside The Savoy’s kitchen team for a special 50th anniversary celebration. Twelve children from…

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…