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…

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…

Hold the 22 July 2026 in your diary for a special evening supper club at Lower Treginnis, celebrating 50 years of Farms for City Children. Enjoy a beautiful night of local food, music, words and imagery featuring writer and illustrator…

The lasting impact of a week on the farm We know that the week children spend with us at one of our farms has a lasting impact, we hear it from teachers, we see it in return trips, but the…

We are thrilled and honoured to welcome poet, playwright, memoirist and broadcaster Lemn Sissay as an ambassador for Farms for City Children. Lemn is a master of the spoken word, served seven years a chancellor of the University of Manchester,…

Through feeding livestock, planting, harvesting and preparing meals, children build a lasting connection to food, farming and nature. Tim Rose, our Head of Operations reflects on why our founding principles still guide us today.  50 years of hands-on farming education  We have been farming now for…

Did you know that community youth groups can also visit our farms? We spoke to young people and leaders from a Liverpool-based youth hub who were one of the groups who did just that last summer! Watch this video to…

Thinking about a winter residential for your school? A visit during the colder months isn’t always top of the list, but it offers a wealth of benefits – both on the farm and back in the classroom. At Farms for…

This year, Place2Be’s theme for Children’s Mental Health Week is ‘This is My Place’, aimed at supporting the systems around children and young people that help them feel they belong. In this piece, part of our 50 voices series, our…

Yesterday, visiting children and teachers joined our staff and volunteers at all three farms for a very special celebration – Farms for City Children’s 50th birthday! At Nethercott House, where our story first began, we were delighted to welcome our…

This week marks a very special milestone for Farms for City Children – 50 years since our very first school arrived at Nethercott House. What started as our founders Clare and Michael Morpurgo’s powerful vision to give children the chance…

2026 is a very special year for Farms for City Children – our 50th Anniversary! To celebrate this golden milestone, we’re inviting every school and group visiting our farms this year to take part in a brand‑new creative challenge. During…