Meet alpacas, ducklings and more at Shropshire open farm event this weekend

Poeple are being invited to an open farm event in Shropshire this weekend.

Willowdene Farm, near Bridgnorth, is once again opening its gates to the public for Open Farm Sunday.

The event takes place from 11am to 2pm on Sunday (June 7).

Visitors will be able to see a working care farm that supports vulnerable people.

The day will include multiple ‘activity zones’ located around the farm, where people can meet a variety of livestock including cattle, alpacas, goats, sheep, ducklings and pigs.

Visitors will have hands-on opportunities to hold, groom, stroke and pet livestock, and feed calves.

There will also be an educational children's zone where youngsters can learn about day-to-day farming activities and much more.

There will be a wide variety of attractions for the whole family, a including vintage, classic and modern tractor collection, plant stalls, tractor-trailer rides, as well as displays by the emergency services.

This year Willowdene is also hosting a British pro championship qualifier 2025 timber sports athlete who will be performing axe demonstrations, in readiness for the 2026 championships.

In addition, informative talks will be put on for those who would like to learn more about farming, British agriculture and care farming.

Refreshments and facilities, including disabled access, are available on site.

Entry to the farm is free, but donations are welcome to support Willowdene's social enterprise, with some events at a small cost.

All funds raised are used to support vulnerable women and children across West Mercia.