LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2025
Join us at Open Farm Sunday in Nocton to see first-hand how we farm in harmony with the environment.
Learn how we care for the environment around us to create a mutually beneficial system for pollinators and other wildlife who call our farms home. Discover more about how we generate renewable energy to aid production and how this forms part of our regenerative farming model by reducing waste and maintaining nutrients in the soils across our farms.
This year our event is bigger and better than ever. We’re expecting around 3,000 people on the day, and booking is essential. We’re charging a small fee for car parking, which will help us build and develop our new education area to allow us to continue to offer free school visits for local children.
What’s on?
Environmental tours – (£3 per ticket, booking required)
Jump on the tractor and tour trailer for a look at the environmental work we carry out across the farm. From the Dunston Beck project to nesting bird boxes, find out how we work in harmony with wildlife.
Farm tours – (Free, no booking required)
This walking tour takes you around Nocton Wood Yard. From the huge grain stores to the potato store, learn about the crops we grow and how they’re stored and processed.
Nocton Wood self-guided tour – (Free, no booking required)
Nocton Wood is an ancient woodland dating back as far as the 16th century. Spot the wide range of flora and fauna growing on the woodland floor and look out for muntjac deer, brown hares and even peacocks as you explore. Choose from a 3km or 5km route and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful surroundings.
Pick up a complimentary activity pack to keep the little ones engaged.
If you would like a longer walk, you can explore the countryside that surrounds our farms with one of our tailored routes. Click the link to access the map.
Recruitment
Our recruitment team will also be on hand to talk to anyone interested in join Dyson Farming.
Children’s activities
A pre-school discovery zone teaches young children about the farm as they play, while our educational activity area offers something for all ages.
Relaxed atmosphere
Picnic blankets and folding chairs are encouraged. Find the perfect spot to set up and bask in what we hope to be a sunny and warm June day. Enjoy the live music as you explore our event field.
Food and Drink
Enjoy a range of Dyson farmed British produce on the day with beef, lamb and potatoes being served through our food vendors. There’ll also be the opportunity to try the strawberries, innovatively grown at our glasshouse in Lincolnshire.
Enjoy a range of street food from burgers to crepes. There’ll also be an ice cream van and baristas on site to keep you going.
Charities
We’ve invited a number of key charities we support to attend on the day. Make sure you go and say hello to find out more about what they do.
Local businesses
We’ve also invited a number of local businesses to the event, giving you the opportunity to buy local and join in with fun workshops during the day.
The Farmer’s Florist will be hosting workshops for adults. Call 0780706799 for more information and to book your space.
8 June 2025
10am-4pm
🎟️ Booking required
📍 Nocton Wood Yard, LN4 2GR
There is a £5 car parking charge for attendees.
Environmental tractor and trailer tours are £3 per ticket.
This will go to supporting the opening of the education area to offer free school visits to the farm.
Tickets can be added onto your booking during the checkout process.
Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes.
The event takes place in a flat, grassy field, so we cannot guarantee the condition of the ground due to weather in the lead up to the event.
Yes – enjoy a range of British farmed produce on the day with beef, lamb and potatoes being served through the food vendors. There will also be an opportunity to buy punnets of strawberries, innovatively grown at our glasshouse in Lincolnshire, and a bar.
Food Dude, RJ Events, Flippin’ Crepes, Firehouse Pizzas, Dancing Dungarees, The Very Cool Coffee Bus and, Original Barista and Party Delights.
Please come dressed appropriately for the weather on the day of the event. The self-guided walk follows farm tracks that may be muddy following wet weather. Sturdy footwear is essential.
The self-guided walks are ideal for bringing your dog along. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times during your visit.
Dogs will not be permitted on the tractor and trailer tours.
Please ensure any dog waste is disposed of appropriately.
Please keep an eye on our social media channels where you will find any information about changes to the event and cancellations.
We only open the wood to visitors at times when we will cause minimal disturbance to wildlife and our ongoing woodland management schemes.
Follow our social media channels to hear about future opportunities to explore this special place.
We’ll be taking photos and video throughout the day to use across our social channels and in marketing materials.
If you do not wish to be included, please speak to a member of our team.
Yes – toilets are available in the main event area.
Please note: There are no toilets on the self-guided walk or any of the guided tours.
If you have any more questions, please get in touch by emailing enquiries@dysonfarming.com
The Estate Office,
Cyclone Way, Nocton,
Lincoln LN4 2GR