The farm covers about 89 acres & is run by a Charitable trust. http://www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org/home.htm Not only is the farm aiming to be as organic as possible, but is also a nature conservation area. Many local schools are attracted to the farm, where an education programme is provided for children of all ages. Also the local community are regular visitors, where there is no entry charge. However, donations are always welcome. The workers on the farm are all volunteers - its something that I will look into doing with Lillie in the future.
Lambs taking in the rays!
This pic shows how much land these sheep have to run around & graze in. Theres much more land for them than what this pic demonstrates!
Lillie getting to know 'Daisy' the cow & her pal whose name we do not know yet.
Lillie taking a break!
This donkey was unofficially named 'Eeyore' by Lillie - next time we visit he will get a carrot or two!
Part of the conservation area - too late for tadpoles!
Apparantly the geese who live on the lake are not a happy bunch!
Lillie greeting one of the chickens!
And another little break for Lillie in the tree nursery!
"Hey, cant you see Im trying to hide here!"
Lillie again unofficially named another one of the farm's residents - 'Chelsea' the pony!
The farmhouse garden was very beautifully set out, like it has always been. Again volunteers give up their time to tend to the many jobs a garden requires. The information board provides visitors with the knowledge that the garden restoration started in 1998 & now compliments the farmhouse just like it did many years ago.
Lillie trying to blend in with her surroundings!
Our local woodlands dates back to at least 8 000 years ago! Oak, Hazel & Sweet Chestnut trees dominate as do ash & silver birch. Oxleas wood and other local woodland areas were used by highwaymen from 14th century up until the 19th century.
I gravitated towards this tree because of the way the trunk winds round itself, making it look very magical...
On route to the woods! Lilllie & I looking like we are on a mission!
Lillie & me!
Lillie with her Daddy before the walk back up to the car! And quite a trek back it was too!
This pic shows how much land these sheep have to run around & graze in. Theres much more land for them than what this pic demonstrates!
Lillie getting to know 'Daisy' the cow & her pal whose name we do not know yet.
Lillie taking a break!
This donkey was unofficially named 'Eeyore' by Lillie - next time we visit he will get a carrot or two!
Part of the conservation area - too late for tadpoles!
Apparantly the geese who live on the lake are not a happy bunch!
Lillie greeting one of the chickens!
And another little break for Lillie in the tree nursery!
"Hey, cant you see Im trying to hide here!"
Lillie again unofficially named another one of the farm's residents - 'Chelsea' the pony!
The farmhouse garden was very beautifully set out, like it has always been. Again volunteers give up their time to tend to the many jobs a garden requires. The information board provides visitors with the knowledge that the garden restoration started in 1998 & now compliments the farmhouse just like it did many years ago.
Lillie trying to blend in with her surroundings!
Next stop ... the local woods!
Our local woodlands dates back to at least 8 000 years ago! Oak, Hazel & Sweet Chestnut trees dominate as do ash & silver birch. Oxleas wood and other local woodland areas were used by highwaymen from 14th century up until the 19th century.
Lillie next to 'Severndroog Castle' http://www.severndroogcastle.org.uk/ which was featured on the BBC TV series 'Restoration' in 2005. It could do with being restored to its former glory, as it looks very unloved in its present state. Considering it was built in 1784 for Lady James, in memory of her husband Sir William James, one would think 'love' was the key factor in this building ever existing...
I gravitated towards this tree because of the way the trunk winds round itself, making it look very magical...
A view of Eltham from in front of 'Severndroog Castle'.
On route to the woods! Lilllie & I looking like we are on a mission!
Lillie & me!
Lillie with her Daddy before the walk back up to the car! And quite a trek back it was too!
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