Activities
Wellgate Community Farm supports and offers a wide range of activities appealing to different parts of the community irrespective of age, ability, or background.
Farmer For A Day
One of the most popular events held on the farm, children aged 8+ get to go behind the scenes, off the paths and into the pens to experience a typical day on the farm. Supervised by our qualified & DBS checked staff, Farmer For A Day begins with an orientation session at 10am. We'll introduce...
Young Farmers
One of the longest running projects on the farm, Young Farmers, takes on children from 8 years old and immerses them in farm life. Our Young Farmers are taught to take care of our animals, including health & safety, proper handling, feeding & watering, grooming, health checks, plus mucking out & rebedding. They tend to...
Marks Gate Allotments
Wellgate Community Farm established and coordinates the Wellgate Community Allotment site at Thatches Grove. This comprises of 10 half-plot allotments, raised beds, a teaching plot, and a nature area run in conjunction with nearby schools.
Spinners
Have you always wanted to have a go at the ancient craft of spinning? If so our club may be right for you! Come to the farm every Thursday evening for a chance to have a cup of tea and sit down and learn the art of making a sheep’s fleece into the wonderful material...
Beaks & Squeaks
Introduced in 2019, Beaks & Squeaks was created for the young animal lover. Aimed at children aged 3 - 7, Beaks & Squeaks is a two-hour session themed around our "Beaks" (our chickens and ducks), and "Squeaks" (rabbits and guinea-pigs). Each session features:- a guided tour of the farm led by one of our instructors...
Herbies!
New for 2020, Herbies! is a garden-based activity for 3-7 year-olds where children get to tour the arable side of our farm, spend some time in our mini-forest, plant fruit/vegetables in our market garden, and take part in a themed craft session. As with all activities for under-8's at Wellgate Community Farm, children must be...