The Open Farm at Middle Farm

17/06/2026

Come and join us at Middle Farm this weekend!

Summer Solstice Weekend at Middle Farm - Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June:

Join us for The Makers Fair - A FREE entry event held around our main site featuring over 30 carefully curated exhibitors showcasing beautiful handmade work - from slow fashion and ceramics, to glass jewellery and home wares.

Come and meet the wonderful makers, watch live demonstrations, and browse thoughtfully made pieces.
Enjoy the live band and facepainting from magic masks!

On Sunday 21st we have Sarah from Plumpton Wine joining us at the Cider Barn from 11am until 3pm. Learn more about Plumpton Wine and enjoy a taster of one or two delicious wines.

Our Open Farm is adding solstice paper crown crafting for little ones to the timetable on both Saturday and Sunday - 10:30am until 11:30am (usual entry fees apply for access to the Open Farm).

With the sun set to shine - we can’t wait to enjoy a fun weekend!

10/06/2026

We are creating something new for our visitors to explore this summer - and we think it will be quite a-maize-ing.....!

05/06/2026

We enjoyed a very busy and very hot half term here at Middle Farm.

Our Open Farm marked Bee Week, with a wide range of activities taking place throughout the week.
Visitors were able to enjoy face painting, sheep shearing demonstrations, and honey tasting with Little Bees Larder.

Our daily timetable was full of engaging activities, and we were pleased to introduce the opportunity for visitors to get to know our tortoises, which proved very popular!

It has also been an exciting time on the farm, with some new arrivals. We welcomed the birth of a calf, along with a number of newly hatched chicks, both of which have been a delight to see.

We would like to thank everyone who visited us during half term and we are already looking forward to the summer holidays!

01/06/2026

Timetable of Events from the 1st June 2026.

Don't forget we offer After School Play admission during the school term.
A popular ticket is valid from 2:30pm for £5.00.
Giving entrance to our Open Farm with a chance to burn off some of that after school energy!

22/05/2026

Bee Week on the Open Farm: 23rd until the 31st May 2026
Check out our timetable of events covering the May Half term!

All events are included in your entry ticket to the Open Farm.

You can book tickets on our website at: www.middlefarm.com

18/05/2026

We’re so grateful for all the amazing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google reviews we’ve been receiving from our wonderful visitors!

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their experiences about our open farm - it really means the world to us.

15/05/2026

🐝 Bee Week at the Open Farm | May Half Term (23–31 May 2026) 🐝

Bring nature explorers along for a week of bee-themed fun and hands-on learning - celebrating the important role bees play in nature.
World Bee Day is on 20 May 2026, and Bee Week is our way of shining a spotlight on these incredible little heroes. Bees may be small, but they do a HUGE job -pollinating the plants that grow our food, supporting wildlife, and keeping our countryside thriving.

All activities (including face painting) are free with your entry ticket.

• Discover where bees make their homes – complete the activity sheet as you go for your chance to WIN a group ticket for a family of 4.
• Make a mini bee hotel in our daily craft session
• Inflatable assault course (open daily 11am – 1pm)
• Animal feeding events
• New events added to the extended timetable
• Meet and greet the animals
• Hay Play Barn
• Under 5s play area
• Quiet Zone (open all week): a calm space to step away from the noise and enjoy colouring, reading, or playing with toys

📌 Face Painting with Claire from Magic Masks: Monday 25th + Wednesday 27th + Friday 29th – 11am until 2pm

📌 Sheep shearing with James Gasson: Sunday 24th and Monday 25th, running at intervals throughout the day. Watch the sheep get their summer haircuts.

📌 Honey Tasting: Sunday 24th - Taste some delicious honey from one of Sussex suppliers - Little Bees Larder delicious local honey available in a large variety of flavours. Tastings will be taking place outside the main courtyard.

Check our website for daily timings and to book tickets – www.middlefarm.com

12/05/2026

12/05 until 23/05/2026- Due to the recent dry weather spells we are moving livestock between different fields to protect and manage grass growth – this is known as rotational grazing. Our Highland cows have temporarily been moved to a farther field off the farm trail. This means they are NOT currently visible to our visitors on the Open Farm – but will be again for May Half Term. Thank you for your understanding 🐂

08/05/2026

May 8th marks National Donkey Day and we’re celebrating our gentle donkeys – Jenny, Poppy and Snowy.

Donkeys are not only incredibly strong and intelligent, but they’re also loyal companions with the sweetest personalities.

Did you know?
*They are desert creatures, which is why they prefer warm, dry environments.
*Their perceived "stubbornness" is actually a safety-conscious nature; they refuse to enter dangerous situations.
*They are highly social and can become depressed if kept alone.
*They have excellent memories, capable of recognizing other donkeys and humans for years.

29/04/2026

We are pleased to announce that the Sussex Tent Show is back for 2026!
A popular event that can be found in Cottage Field which is next to our over flow carpark.

From Saturday 25th April and running until Sunday 10th May 2026.
Dogs are welcome, but MUST be kept on a lead at all times.

P&J Outdoors