There’s no more fun way to learn about our rural landscape than with a visit to a farm. Across Courier Country there are country estates offering exciting activities, fresh local produce and cosy cafes with delicious refreshments. It’s a great way to get an insight into the farming way of life.
But which one should you choose for your next adventure? Here we look at five of the best farms for a day out. Balcaskie Estate is a dynamic, organic estate in the East Neuk of Fife, with a regenerative focus that supports wildlife conservation, improved soil health and the reintroduction of heritage breed livestock. At the heart of the estate is Bowhouse – a rural food and drink community of producers such as Butchery at Bowhouse, Baern, Futtle Brewery and East Neuk Market Garden, who use the land to grow and create wonderful food and drink.
Balcaskie welcomes visitors to the estate through a full calendar of hands-on activities including their Grass to Grill events. These allow visitors behind the scenes and are designed to reveal the work and ideas that go into producing organic, Pasture for Life meat in the most ethical and sustainable way possible. A tractor-trailer ride will take guests on a tour around the 4,000-acre wildlife-rich estate and culminate in a relaxed BBQ dinner, celebrating produce from the estate and producers based there.
Events include: – Wildlife and Biodiversity – Forestry and Creating Habitat – Harvest Time £43.95 per ticket AP Barrie is a fourth.
