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.

Bird Monitoring 

We are currently monitoring our owl boxes on our farms for young. We have already seen a successful number of eggs hatched and have started ringing the birds.

Ringing is a process which allows for data monitoring of bird species and their young. It entails attaching a small metal ring to the bird’s leg with a unique identification number. This means that the birds can be tracked throughout their life, giving us a better idea of their migratory patterns and lifestyles. This is carried out under a BTO licence.

We are not only discovering barn owls in our boxes, but a variety of different species including Little Owls, Kestrels and Tawny Owls. We have recently counted 46 kestrels, 25 barn owls, 1 peregrine and 1 tawny owl.

We will continue to monitor our boxes over the next couple of months and are excited to see what species they attract.

The Lincolnshire Show 19-20^th June 2024

The show is fast approaching! It’s set to be a great day out for you and your families, and we are hoping for good weather.

Dyson Farming Ltd will be in the Countryside Area again this year for the 2-day event, and we have some exciting activities planned out. We will have a whole section dedicated to our preschool discovery zone, equipped with ride-on children’s tractors, sand pits, playhouses, a mini-AD plant, and Glasshouse. We also have educational activity sheets and games so the kids can have fun whilst they learn.

We will have a marquee serving refreshments and sweet treats, you’ll be able to try some of our strawberries too!

We will be joined by members of the James Dyson Foundation who are keen to discuss their educational resources and how they are helping the community.

Interested in joining Dyson Farming? We will have a stand dedicated to recruitment, so seize this opportunity to talk to a member of our team and take steps towards your future career.

We’re excited to be sponsoring the Schools’ Challenge again this year, designed to inspire children to gain a better understanding of agriculture and land-based activities. Please pop down and take a look at what creative ideas they have developed this year.

The Dunston Beck restoration project has been pivotal in enhancing biodiversity by working with the natural environment.

Learn more about the what the project involves and our findings so far. 

What is Dunston Beck?

Dunston Beck is one of several streams rising from Lincolnshire’s limestone bedrocks that are crucial to the local habitat. A steady flow of crystal-clear spring water, which emerges at ground level, makes a great habitat for diverse wildlife through wetlands, gravel beds and back channels.

What is the Dunston Beck Project?

Dyson Farming, collaborating with the Environment Agency and Wild Trout Trust, has undergone a major improvement, transforming the Dunston Beck to a more natural, meandering path, after previously being straightened for drainage. We have added in bends, seeded and planted locally sourced, native plants and carefully managed grazing ensuring a rich and diverse flora.

This project has been completed in two phases and was commenced in February 2021. We are continuously monitoring the site and are pleased with how it has withstood a variety of weather conditions such as flood management.

What are the findings so far?

We have seen benefits to wildlife, water quality and flow, enhancing biodiversity of the Beck and surrounding areas. The carefully excavated meanders help to filter sand and gravel on the riverbeds. These characteristics make it ideal for some of the most threatened species, including:

• Water voles
• European eels
• Brown trout

Additional pools and riffles help to improve oxygen levels in low flow areas, offering consistent water temperatures for aquatic life.

Join us at Nocton Farm for a day of exploring, tours, food, entertainment and relaxation at LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2024.

This year we have moved our event site, putting you at the heart of the farm. Here’s what you can expect…

Environmental tour – Limited availability

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

This walking tour takes you around Nocton Wood Yard. From the huge grain stores to the potato store, find out about the crops we grow, how they’re stored and what happens next.

Nocton Wood self-guided tour

Nocton Wood is an ancient woodland packed with a range of flora and fauna. Choose the 3km or 5km route and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful surroundings. 

Pick up an 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. Pick up a map from the information tent on the day.

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.

Bring a picnic blanket and chairs to sit back and enjoy the live music. There’s plenty of local food and drink on offer too.

Our recruitment team will also be on hand to talk to anyone interested in join Dyson Farming.

We’re expecting a huge amount of interest in the day – booking is essential.