open farm sunday

Open Farm Sunday returns on Sunday 8th June 2025,. Families have a unique chance to connect with farming and discover how food gets from field to fork.

A nationwide celebration of farming at Open Farm Sunday 2025

In its 19th year, it is the UK’s annual farming open day, organised by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming). Farms across the country open their gates to showcase sustainable farming, biodiversity and the importance of homegrown food.

Visitors enjoy tractor rides, meet farm animals, and explore wildlife-friendly fields. Each farm offers something different, from guided tours to hands-on activities for children. Many farms are LEAF Marque certified, meaning they follow environmentally responsible farming practices.

Meet the farmers shaping the future

An opportunity to meet local farmers, hear their stories and see the work they do to protect the environment while producing quality food. Farming plays a key role in sustainability. Open Farm Sunday highlights how nature-friendly farming benefits people and the planet.

Plan your Open Farm Sunday 2025 visit

Whether it’s your first time or you’re a regular visitor, it promises an inspiring day out for all ages. Find a farm near you and plan your visit at www.farmsunday.org.

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About LEAF

LEAF is a UK charity dedicated to promoting sustainable farming practices. It works with farmers, businesses and consumers to create a more resilient food system. Learn more at https://leaf.eco/.

Special thanks to sponsors:

Leading organisations support the event, including AHDB, Arla Foods, BASF, Coop, Defra, Frontier Agriculture, John Deere, LEAF Marque, M&S, McDonald’s, NFU, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose.

Farmers: Get involved!

Farmers interested in hosting an event can register at www.farmsunday.org. Visitors can find their nearest participating farm closer to the event date.

By Fergus McCarthy

Fergus McCarthy is a seasoned publishing professional with over three decades of experience in the media industry. In 1993, he co-founded Parents News, a pioneering publication aimed at providing busy parents in Southwest London with essential information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly activities. Under his leadership, Parents News quickly expanded its reach from 60,000 to 192,000 monthly printed copies, establishing additional branches in Kent, South London, Northern Ireland, and Cornwall. In 1997, recognizing the potential of digital media, Fergus helped launch Parents News UK Online, which carried digital editions of the printed publication and offered a broader range of national information. The website's popularity soared, attracting up to 700 daily hits at its peak. Although Parents News transitioned to an online-only platform in 2017, Fergus continues to play a vital role as Publisher and Advertising Manager, focusing on providing value to businesses through effective advertorials.