A rural panorama featuring three tractors at work on a freshly harvested field. The tractors, outfitted with various attachments, navigate rows of cut grass or hay. In the background, green hills dotted with trees and a fence along the right edge frame the scene under a clear, lightly clouded sky.Celebrating the impact of Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) in the Kent Downs6th March 2025Culture & Heritage tagsFarming & Animals tagsWildlife & Nature tagsDiscover how FiPL is restoring landscapes, supporting sustainable farming, and protecting nature in the Kent Downs National Landscape.
A group of sheep gathers in a sprawling field at sunset. In the foreground, two lambs with soft white wool stand close together, facing the viewer as they catch the warm glow of the setting sun. In the background, more sheep graze and wander across the gently illuminated pasture, creating a peaceful, pastoral scene.Lambing season in the Kent Downs17th February 2025Family Fun tagsFarming & Animals tagsDiscover the importance of lambing season in the Kent Downs and find a place near you to meet some cute, fluffy lambs!
Harvest FestivalHarvest Festival30th September 2024Family Fun tagsFarming & Animals tagsFood & Drink tags
Pasture for Life: Sheep grazing in vineyardsPasture for Life: Sheep grazing in vineyards23rd September 2024Farming & Animals tagsJoin shepherd Carrie Worgan for a walk among the vines on the Silverhand Estate as part of the Pasture & Profit programme for farmers and…
Nepalese Farm and Food FestivalNepalese Farm and Food Festival20th September 2024Culture & Heritage tagsFamily Fun tagsFarming & Animals tagsFood & Drink tagsYou are warmly invited to the Nepalese Community Farm at Postling for delicious food, music, dancing and tours of the farm.
Grassland Management and Herbal LeysGrassland Management and Herbal Leys27th August 2024Farming & Animals tagsAn event for Kent Down National Landscape Farmers. Join farmer Tim Williams to find out how to build your soil health and increase profitability.
Castle Farm TourCastle Farm Tour6th June 2024Farming & Animals tagsExperience a never before seen side of Castle Farm on a guided tour.
Meadow Walk at PlaxtolMeadow Walk at Plaxtol3rd June 2024Farming & Animals tagsWildlife & Nature tagsAn easy walk across riverside meadows to discover how cattle grazing has been used to bring back biodiversity into the landscape. Free Event
Six Inches of Soil ScreeningSix Inches of Soil Screening25th March 2024Farming & Animals tagsEnjoy a screening of the acclaimed Six Inches of Soil film, followed by a light local food buffet and an expert panel here to continue…
Environment Minister commends Kent Downs's flagship project in Farming in Protected Landscapes programmeEnvironment Minister commends Kent Downs’s flagship project in Farming in Protected Landscapes programme31st January 2024Farming & Animals tagsOn Thursday 18th January, the Minister for Nature, Rebecca Pow MP, celebrated the remarkable achievements of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme during her…
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Renamed National LandscapesAreas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Renamed National Landscapes22nd November 2023Culture & Heritage tagsFarming & Animals tagsWildlife & Nature tagsThe Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has been renamed as the Kent Downs National Landscape – in a bid to bring us in…
Carols in the Cow ShedCarols in the Cow Shed10th November 2023Christmas tagsFamily Fun tagsFarming & Animals tagsWrap up warm, put your wellies on and sing some carols with the cows at Bore Place!