LEAF Open Farm Sunday Events in Dorset 2026
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Families can visit a variety of local farms on the 7th June for Open Farm Sunday. Find out about the story behind our food and how farming affects our everyday lives. Each Open Farm Sunday event is unique and activities can include machinery displays, tractor and trailer rides, demonstrations, nature walks and much more!
COOMBE HOUSE FARM
Info: Discover the therapeutic care farm, learn about the journey so far, meet the farm team and explore what makes this space so special for the school and community. Local businesses and organisations will set up stalls to showcase their products, services and community work. Enjoy a day filled with connection, learning, and celebration, with special activities planned.
Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Address: Coombe House Farm, Dorset Centre of Excellence, Donhead St Mary, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9LP
Facebook: Coombe House Farm
COPPETT HILL
Info: This event at Coppet Hill is hosted in conjunction with the Melplash Agricultural Society and the Marshwood Vale Farmers Cluster. Discover the vital role farmers play in producing our food, caring for nature, and protecting our environment. Families can enjoy tractor and trailer rides around the farm, wheat to bread demonstrations, sheep shearing and the story of wool, meet the animals – sheep, cattle, pigs, calves and chickens, hands-on farm-to-food activities for kids, plus local experts will be there including Dorset Wildlife Trust and Wessex Water. Local food will also be available or bring a picnic and enjoy the family friendly picnic area.
Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Address: Coppet Hill, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5NP
Facebook: Coppet Hill
KNIFE HILL FARM
Info: Visit and see the organic dairy farm to learn how the cows convert grass into milk. Meet the cows and other farm animals and take a tractor trailer ride to see the farm and cows grazing. Meet other local producers and learn how they make their products with a chance to try and buy. Free entry, small cash fee for trailer rides.
Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Address: Knife Hill Farm, Knife Hill Farm, Winterborne Stickland, Dorset, DT11 0NA
Website: Farm Sunday
KINGSTON MAURWARD COLLEGE
Info: Kingston Maurward will have a display of farm machinery, a selection of livestock and other animals, talks from the farm staff, plus information boards and identification of the cereal crops. They request donations for charity and would appreciate booking to enable them to manage numbers.
Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Address: Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY
Website: Farm Sunday
DOLLENS FARM
Info: Dollens Farm is an organic, 220 dairy herd, farmed over 720 acres, in a quiet Dorset valley. Visit the dairy farm and enjoy tractor and trailer rides around chalkland sites of Special Scientific Interest (S.S.I.), with outstanding views of the Sydling Valley. Tours are approximately 1 hour, all day until 4pm. View milking from 2pm. Arla will be in attendance, along with Dorset Wildlife Trust.
Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Address: Dollens Farmhouse, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9PD
Website: Farm Sunday
For further information and more events near Dorset, please visit Farm Sunday.
