Pastures
Our working pastures are of grazed and cut for hay, which increases their biodiversity. The pastures buzz with summer insects like the fast-flying Golden-Ringed Dragonfly, the second largest to the Emperor. You're welcome to stroll across the footpaths, or have a picnic if the weather's on your side.
Wild foraging
Throughout the year there is always something to forage from Swan Barn Farm. Early nettle tips for tasty soups and beer, to succulent blackberries and crisp apples in late summer before the autumn bounty of hazel nuts, chestnuts and a host of fungi. Even the winter yields sloes for a warming tot of sloe gin.
Orchards
Walk through our orchards here, one of which is over 100 years old. We've been restoring it over many years, including planting traditional varieties of fruit. Our new orchard was newly planted in 2010 and has a mix of old and new varieties. Please resist trying an apple as our trees are young and still growing.