Little Clayhill Farm

19/06/2026

Who else thinks Maisie needs the matching rain coat? 🤭🐶🍓

18/06/2026

16/06/2026

Charley and Gemma feeding out free range chickens

16/06/2026

We’ve had a few people ask about the large “black flies” seen around the dog walking field recently.

They’re not flies — they’re Maybugs, also known as Cockchafer beetles.

They can look a bit alarming because they’re quite large, noisy, and a bit clumsy when they fly, but they are a natural part of the countryside and are common at this time of year. They don’t sting, and they’re not out to bother people or dogs — they’re just going about their beetle business.

Maybugs are one of the UK’s largest scarab beetles and are often seen flying in spring and early summer, especially around grass, hedges, trees, and lights.

So if you spot one in the dog field, there’s no need to worry. They’re just another little sign of the wildlife we share the farm with.

15/06/2026

Drew’s been out this evening giving the dog walking field a good cut with our trusty Case tractor 🚜

The grass should be nice and short for you all now, ready for plenty of happy dogs to run, sniff and play.

We hope you enjoy it! 🐾

12/06/2026

Would you be interested in an evening farm tour for adults?

We’re looking at the idea of running an adult evening farm tour, around 6pm–8pm, here at Little Clayhill Farm.

It would include a relaxed tour around the farm, a chance to meet and greet the animals, learn a bit about what we do here, and then finish off with a lovely cream tea.

This would be aimed more at adults who would enjoy a quieter, slower-paced visit to the farm in the evening.

Before we make any plans, we’d love to know if this is something people would be interested in.

Please comment below if you’d like to come along, or tag someone who might enjoy this! 🐑☕

12/06/2026

🌿 FAMILY FIELD DAY 🌿

What if you didn't have to entertain the children all day?

What if there wasn't a timetable to follow, activities to rush between, or pressure to make the most of every minute?

What if you could simply spend a day outdoors together?

At Splatt Farm Gardens, Family Field Days are a chance to slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy a gentler pace of life.

Children can explore, play, climb, discover, build, create, or simply run free.

Adults can join in, relax, chat, sit quietly with a cup of tea, or just enjoy being present.

No pressure.
No expectations.
No right way to do it.

Just fresh air, open space, nature, and time together.

🌻 £10 per family
🌻 All ages welcome
🌻 Stay as long or as little as you like
🌻 Held at Splatt Farm Gardens, Spaxton

Because sometimes the best days are the ones where nothing much is planned at all.

Book your place here: https://www.splattfarmgardens.co.uk/familyfielddays

12/06/2026

Do you ever feel like you are being watched?

10/06/2026

A little after-school treat at the farm 🌾☕

Looking for somewhere simple to take the children after school?

Pop into the farm shop, let the children enjoy the play area, and treat yourself to a tea or coffee while they burn off some energy.

We’ve also got milkshakes, cakes, cream teas and plenty of farm shop goodies available to eat in or take away.

A nice little outing without having to plan a full day out.

We’d love to see you at Little Clayhill Farm Shop