Lower Treginnis - Pembrokeshire
What to expect
on a farm visit
When a school or community group books an outdoor residential on one of our farms, we’ll work closely with them to make sure they have all the information they need for the visit.
If you’re a young person, parent or carer, this page will give you an idea of what a stay on one of our three farms is like and answer some commonly asked questions.
If you need any more information, please let your teacher or group leader know and our farm teams will be happy to help them.
What will you do
on the farm?
Days are full of fun and learning on our farms. There are lots of activities during the day but you’ll also have free time to relax and spend time with friends.
Every farm offers something unique to them and their surroundings, so visit their individual pages to find out more.
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Feed our cows, pigs, poultry and sheep.
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Groom and muck out donkeys and ponies.
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Beekeeping, bird watching and nature walks.
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Collect eggs from our poultry and milk goats.
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Plant and harvest fruit and vegetables in our kitchen gardens.
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Get hands-on preparing and cooking meals.
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Enjoy delicious, freshly-made meals made with produce from our farms.
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Relax in dormitories with cosy bunk beds and comfortable living rooms.
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Run, play, sit and hang out in our gardens.
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Have lots screen-free adventures with your friends!
Our farms
Find photos, videos, a list of typical activities and ‘meet the team’ from each of our farms.
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Nethercott House - Devon -
Wick Court - Gloucestershire
Duke of Edinburgh residentials
Our fully accredited DofE Gold Award residential programmes run during the summer school holiday weeks at Nethercott House in Devon and Lower Treginnis in Pembrokeshire. If you’re age 16 and over and are looking for a gold award residential where fresh air, beautiful surroundings and good food are all part of the package, look no further!
Questions and answers
Who is responsible for the children during the visit?
Teachers and group leaders are responsible for children and young people throughout their stay on the farm. Our expert staff team are on hand to deliver sessions and create a welcoming, safe environment for our farm visitors.
How do we make the farm environment safe for our visitors?
Here at Farms for City Children, we take the health and safety of our visitors very seriously. You will be provided with detailed information about this before the visit. We have well-practised safety processes and our farm teams will make sure that everyone knows how to follow them. All our visitors are provided with protective outerwear for their time around the farm. Everyone soon gets used to the routine of being on the farm and it becomes part of the fun!
You can help get ready for your visit to the farm by practicing thorough handwashing at home.
What do visitors need to bring to the farm?
Your teachers and group leaders will provide you with a list of things you need for the farm ahead of your visit. The main things are:
- Wellies with a tall calf section and grips on the soles. It’s helpful if these are easy to take on and off.
- Clean slippers, sliders or crocs to wear inside the farm houses.
- Trainers to travel in and play in the farm house gardens.
- Enough clothing for a week on the farm, whatever the weather!
- A towel.
You should be able to carry your bag or suitcase yourself and make sure everything you bring is labelled.
We provide waterproofs and cotton overalls to wear on the farm.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
We can provide alternative menus for our visitors dietary requirements. Your teachers or group leaders will ask you for this information in advance of the visit, so our kitchen teams can plan your meals. If you / your child has allergies or dietary requirements, please make sure that your school has up to date information about this at least two weeks before your visit and that your child understands what these requirements are.
How can the farm teams support neurodivergent children and young people?
We want everyone who visits us to have the best possible experience during their week on the farm. Here are some of the following ways our farm teams can help:
- Providing teachers and lead adults with videos and photos to introduce the environment.
- Checking in with teachers and lead adults to address any concerns ahead of your visit.
- Checking in with lead adults to understand specific needs on arrival.
- Displaying visual information so routines and menus are clear.
- Group sizes are small and tasks are adaptable – there is no pressure!
- Safe spaces, breakout rooms and quiet areas for those who need them.
Can anyone come and visit our farms?
Generally, we are not open to the public, almost all of our visits are arranged directly with schools and community groups. The exceptions to this are our Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award weeks.
Our farms do have open days and events during the year where you can visit. Keep an eye on our social media and this website for more information about them.
Is Farms for City Children a charity?
Yes! Farms for City Children is a charity and we raise money to cover at least half of the cost of every school or community group visit. We appreciate every bit of support we can get to do this, so if you want to help us fundraise or make a donation, no matter how small, visit our fundraising pages to find out more.