On Saturday 12 June 2010, from 11:00 until 3:00pm, we will be opening our gates to the public for an open farm day. The day offers visitors a unique opportunity to see and taste the countryside, and discover what lies beyond the farm gate. Entrance is free and there is plenty of parking. More...

Highlights of the day will include:

Farm walks – Come on a guided tour of parts of the farm and gardens not usually open to the public. It’s an opportunity to gain a real insight into the farm’s natural secrets, learn about what’s growing in the field and what it’s for, and find out what's going on at Wicklesham. The walks will take place every hour from 11:30 and last around 30 minutes.

Tractors – Ever wanted to sit in the driving seat of a mighty Claas combine? Now’s your chance. Other tractors and farm machinery, both old and new, big and small will be on display to explore and experience. Grundons will also bringing up one its massive loading shovels from the quarry, laden with a huge stone - guess the weight and win a prize!

Local food – Little Lodge will be open, serving up our delicious home-made cakes while you relax with a cup of tea. We’re also firing up the barbecue and will be serving up some tasty local venison sausages. The first of this year's irresistable strawberry jam will also be on sale.

The fascinating find competition – See what you can find on one of the farm's nature trails. Bring it back, and if it's a truly fascianting find, you'll win a prize!

Relax and explore – You’re welcome to come along on the day, spread out and enjoy exceptional views of some of Oxfordshire’s finest countryside. Feel free to explore the gardens, pond and some of the farm woodland. All we ask is that you take your litter home, respect the farm’s wildlife and keeps dogs (that are also welcome) under control at all times.

Wicklesham's open farm day kicks off a week of open farm days and EcoFarm tours around Faringdon to tie in with EcoWeek. Sunday 13 June is Open Farm Sunday.

Open Farm Sunday is a national event, organised by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), with around 400 farms around the UK opening up to their local communities. LEAF is a national charity that helps farmers produce good quality food with care for the environment while working with their local community. For more information, visit the LEAF website.

Please note that Wicklesham Farm is a working environment. We’re making every effort to make sure Open Farm Sunday is enjoyable, safe and fun. But there will be natural hazards and no-go areas. Children must be supervised at all times and any notices or requests adhered to.