Cinder Hill Farm, Ashby Road, Thringstone (2026)

14/06/2026

Yesterday's spots in the Back To Nature Field included some firsts! Some black caterpillars on the nettles which we have narrowed down could become peacock, tortoiseshell or red admiral butterflies. A toad hiding under the log stump seats. A cricket on the paw of the fox figure if you zoom in sitting on its paw. Also spotted was a kestrel hunting (hovering over the field) and a red kite flew overhead.

Cinder Hill Farm, Ashby Road, Thringstone, LE67 8UH

12/06/2026

Tonight's view from the Back To Nature Field whilst I'm mowing the paths, so that more eager nature spotters will be able to come, over the weekend and further into June, and enjoy spotting the wildlife and painting stones in the hopefully better weather that we are expecting. Contact us on Facebook, WhatsApp, messenger or email to book a session.

There's lots of grasses for birds and insects to hide at the moment. There's still some blue phacelia that the bees 🐝 love and also daisies, poppies and cornflower for the 🦋 butterflies. Well behaved children and dogs 🐕 on leads allowed. We also have a portaloo for emergencies - bring a picnic, drinks and a blanket to really enjoy your session.

Cinder Hill Farm, Ashby Road, Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8UH

10/06/2026

After a day of rain, thunder, cloud, sunshine and showers we have been pleased to welcome quite a few members of Ashby Camera Club to our farm this evening who seemed to be happy wandering around taking photos of the pigs, ducks, chickens, machinery, us, horses and flowers in the Back to Nature Field. We're looking forward to seeing some of the results in a few weeks time. Thanks to Martincookephotography for organising.

07/06/2026

Had a really lovely Sunday out with our stall selling plants and hanging baskets - nice to chat to the visitors and villagers at Osgathorpe Open Gardens. It was the first stall we have put together but we had a practice putting up the new gazebo on our front lawn the day before. Thanks to all the villagers for making us feel very welcome! A lovely opportunity to get what we are about out there.

05/06/2026

Osgathorpe Village just the other end of Meadow Lane has their Open Gardens this weekend. Why not come and have a wander around this lovely village, browse some of the stalls and enjoy a sit down with refreshments and cakes. What's not to like! Sunday I will be doing a stall set up in Brookside Farmhouse with hanging baskets, pots, veg and tomato plants, bedding plants and shrubs. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

04/06/2026

The ponies are looking lovely now they have shed their winter coats. Penny and Daisy have lovely shiny dappled bay coats and Rumour has white/black patches and they are all managing to stay fairly clean for a change. The rain showers are helping to get the grass growing for them at last.

02/06/2026

We have fantastic availability in our Caravan and Motorhome Club Certificated Location Field for June - why not come and give us a try - you will find peace, quiet and views across the fields if you want it, but you will also find 3 pubs within a mile, a Village shop & PO, and a Co-op and plenty of interesting activities and places to visit in the area.

We have large grass pitches, water point, toilet and grey waste emptying, recycling bins and a fully enclosed 3/4 acre field with 2 picnic benches situated away from the road but easy to get to down a hard stone track. We allow dogs on leads and well behaved children!

Just to give you an idea here are a few of the events that are taking place around and about in June:-

4th Jimmy Carr at De Montfort Hall
6th Summer Family Festival, Coalville
6th-7th Osgathorpe Open Gardens
7th Coalville Community Fun Run
9th Cars at The Furnace, Moira
10th-14th Download Festival, Castle Donington
13th-14th Model Railway Weekend, Mountsorrel & Rothley Community Heritage Centre
13th-14th Open Gardens, Sutton Bonnington
13th-14th American War of Independence Weekend, Moira Furnace
14th Ashby de la Zouch Far mers & Artisan Market
17th Coalville Car Club Show at The New Inn, Peggs Green
18th Lord of the Dance at De Montfort Hall
19th Summer Solstice Fire Circle, Ulverscroft Manor
20th-21st Moira Steam & Vintage Rally
20th-21st Festival of Leisure, Church Gresley
21st Moira Motorfest 2026
26th Queen by Candlelight at Derby Cathedral
26th-28th Jump The Sun Folk Camping Weekend
27th Breedon Open Gardens
27th Eagles by Candlelight at Derby Cathedral
27th Queen - Royal Rhapsody at Conkers, Moira
28th Medieval Fayre Grace Dieu Priory
28th Leicestershire's Strongest, Ashby de la Zouch

We have the outdoor lido open at Ashby Leisure Centre.
Giant Car Boots situated at Quorn, Measham and Moira.

and that is just what I found in 15 minutes of looking on Facebook!

Guests who come and stay on our CAMC CL Field get the added bonus of a visit around our Back To Nature Field which is open here at Cinder Hill Farm, Ashby Road, Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8UH

Contact: [email protected] or call 07960 014981 / 07531 755566 for more information or to book a pitch or a visit to our Back To Nature Field.

We would love people to come and explore our beautiful area in the Heart of the National Forest in Leicestershire, East Midlands

31/05/2026

** Back To Nature Field Opening Times for June **

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1st - 630-930 pm
2nd - 10-12, 12-2, 2-4, 630-930
6th - 10-12, 12-2, 2-4, 630-930
10th - 10-12, 12-2, 2-4
11th - 10-12, 12-2, 2-4, 630-930
12th - 10-12, 12-2, 2-4, 630-930
15th - 10-12, 12-2, 2-4, 630-930
16th - 630-930pm
18th - 630-930pm
22nd - 10-12, 12-2, 2-4, 630-930
23rd - 10-12, 12-2, 2-4, 630-930
25th - 10-12, 12-2, 2-4
26th - 12-2, 2-4
28th - 10-12, 12-2, 2-4, 630-930
29th - 10-12, 12-2, 2-4, 630-930
30th - 2-4, 630-930

Contact us on [email protected], Cinder Hill Farm or call/text 07960 014981 to guarantee a place in the session most convenient for you - places on each session are limited to avoid over crowding. Sunset slots are highly recommended. Bring a picnic and/or drink. Picnic bench available 2 x Jack & Jill Seats and a wood stump circle available for groups or families. Portaloo available and parking. Dogs allowed but must be well behaved and kept on leads.

Exclusive slots also available - contact us for more information. Ideal for home schooling groups, clubs and societies, mental health and wellbeing, gentle exercise, families, meeting up with friends, photography, drawing and painting, wildlife supporters, meditation, etc

Spotter sheets, whiteboard and stone painting for children.

Book a session time and come and go as you please in between those times.

Come, slow down and take a pause from the everyday hullabaloo!

Cinder Hill Farm, Ashby Road Thringstone LE67 8UH

31/05/2026

We would really like to give a big thank you to all our new followers who have joined this year - your support has been amazing. We hope you enjoy our posts and videos. We would welcome your feedback if you want to see more of the pigs or horses, ducks or chickens, etc and whether you prefer photos or videos.

Cinder Hill Farm Ashby Road Thringstone LE67 8UH

30/05/2026

We're loving this time of year! It feels like there's lots going on on the farm and it really feels like it comes to life now.

The grass was mown a couple of days ago and has now been picked up and wrapped in black plastic as sileage bales to be stored as winter food. The dogs were loving their morning walk across the field this morning to count the bales.

The CAMC Field has had a couple of visitors this week enjoying the lovely weather and fantastic sunsets and also a free session in the Back To Nature Field as part of the pitch price.

The Back To Nature Field is still looking nice but forever changing . The red clover has gone over now but there are lots of daisies coming out so it has more of a blue and white tinge to it. We had visitors this week in the sunset slot who were 3 ladies meeting up and enjoying a drink around the picnic table. They have left us fab reviews which we thank them very much for - they said it made a nice change to meeting up in a pub or coffee shop. We've seen the kestrel up there hunting quite a few times and there is a pair of partridges wandering about. It would be lovely if they could make a nest in there somewhere.

Plenty of plants for sale at the produce shed including various tomato 🍅, broad beans, cabbages and leeks. £1 per plant or 6 for £5

There is an offer on individual bedding plants £1.50 each or 4 for £5 and the stock includes French and English marigolds, Bidens gold (trailing), geranium (bush and trailing), pansies, nepeta (trailing), petunias, begonias, busy lizzies, calibroacha, lobelia, etc

Sunflower plants are coming along now and are on at £2 each. If you are lucky some pots have 2 plants in! Different varieties available including pro cut peach, tall timbers and teddy bears.

Come down, say hello and have a browse. We prefer cash or bank transfer but we can also now take card (internet dependent and if we are around).

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