About us

Fordhall Organic Farm, in Market Drayton, north Shropshire, is England’s first community-owned farm following a high profile campaign in 2006. At the time over 8,000 people across the world supported siblings Charlotte and Ben Hollins to save their family home. Now owned by the community and farmed by Ben Hollins, Fordhall is a wonderful example of community spirit and real organic farming.

A Place in the Sun

Fordhall Farm is free to visit. We aim to show that small-scale farming, connected to the local community, offers a viable way of life for generations to come. The farm has been chemical free for over 65 years, and we rear cattle, sheep and pigs on an outdoor extensive grazing system.

You can explore the farm on one of our self-led Farm Trails. These will take you on a journey around the farm, learning about our history and nature-friendly organic farming methods as you go.

You can buy our pasture-fed meats and other produce, plus and a wide range of locally sourced and organic foods in our Farm Shop.

Make sure you pay a visit to our on-site cafe, Arthur’s Farm Kitchen, where you can enjoy locally-sourced, seasonal dishes plus  homemade cakes, lighter bites and drinks.

You can even spend a magical glamping holiday here in our Shropshire-made Mongolian yurts. Perfect for a romantic weekend break or a fun family holiday for up to 6 people.  Our beautiful eco Straw Lodge is available to host your event or offer accommodation for larger groups (families of 6 are even being welcomed in autumn and winter of 2020 – booking information is here)

We also run a range of events, volunteering activities, Youth Project and our Care Farm.

You can even become a shareholder of this wonderful farm, or gift a share to family or friends if you are looking for an ethical gift – find our more!

SUPPORT US – Donate – Legacies – Help to save Cottage Field

Opening hours:

Tuesday – Saturday: 9.30am – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Contact us:

Office (for cafe bookings and enquiries about visiting, yurts, events, volunteering and projects) – Tel: 01630 638696 | Email: project@fordhallfarm.com

Farm Shop – 01630 317531

How to find us

To receive a welcome direct from Ben and Charlotte Hollins, listen to this .mp3 (recorded by them in 2009)