Farm visits

We are open all year round. Visits are free but must be pre-booked with a minimum of six people, however smaller groups can be accommodated by arrangement by linking into other groups. A visit to Higher Bumsley Farm can be the perfect day out for a school group, parties of friends, a family or any one with an interest in wildlife. If you consider visiting our farm, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Included in a typical farm visit

• Introductory talk in our Visitor Centre and a look at some of the old farm implements
• Looking at the High Brown Fritillary Butterfly site.
• Meeting the Exmoor ponies, chickens, ducks and geese.
• Walking through the ancient SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) Woodland.
• Looking at the historic remains of the old farmhouse, garden and enclosure and see if you can spot our bird and bat boxes.
• At the site of the main spring learn about the farm’s water system which supplies water to troughs in the fields for the animals and provides fresh water to the farmhouse.
• Finding a deer scrape and footprints.
• Walking along the river bank looking for wildlife.
• Pond dipping in the lake
• Learning about the orchard and how we make apple juice and cider.
• Looking at the small vineyard and learning how wine is made.
• Examining old farm implements in the Visitor Centre.

Booking a farm visit

The farm is open for visits all year. To arrange a farm visit simply phone us on 01598 763325 or send an email to bumsley@btinternet.com.

Cancellations

Please advise us as early as possible if you are unable to keep your appointment.

Parking and Arrival

On arrival follow the drive down to the parking area located on the left indicated by a parking sign. We’ll meet you on arrival outside the Visitor Centre.

For a map and directions, please see our contact page.