News from the Farm
The Wool Experience
The Wool Experience happens every July at Blaze Farm. Watch and learn about the sheep shearing process with shearing demonstrations taking place throughout the day. See the creative use of raw fleece by expert spinners and skilled weavers. There’s even felt making displays too. Local produce stalls from within the Peak District also join us so it’s a great day out for all the family! An admission price applies with all proceeds to local charities.
On the 4th July 2009, the Murmuring Wheel group will be demonstrating at The Wool Experience at Blaze Farm. For more details about Murmuring Wheel including the latest news and event information, click here.
Watch lambing at Easter
Lambing season takes place from the 1st April (and throughout the rest of the month) every year at Blaze Farm.
Watch our flock of sheep lambing from the viewing gallery – during lambing season, 700 lambs are born.
Please note: An admission charge applies.
Christmas at Blaze Farm
You can come and see Father Christmas at Blaze Farm walking around at weekends throughout December. Group bookings for Father Christmas parties can be taken for our function room – please ring us on 01260 227229 for further details.
Throughout the month of December Christmas trees are for sale at Blaze Farm. Whatever size you’re looking for we have a tree for you!
Companion Dog Show
Our Companion Dog Show takes place annually in the month of August. Whatever breed, age or variety is welcome to join in the fun with trophies and rosettes for all winners. Car boot stalls too! An admission price applies.
Hollyoaks star takes to the farm
In June 2008 we were heavily involved in the ‘Year of Food and Farming’ campaign run by the governement. We had Leah Hackett (who played Tina McQueen in Hollyoaks) with us for the day with a film crew and photographer! She learnt how to milk a cow, shear a sheep and even made ice cream!
You can see the videos here.
Peak District Dairy and Sheep Farm attracts new Wildlife
Blaze Farm will be joining hundreds of other farms around the country to open its doors to the public on Open Farm Sunday on 1 June 2008. Visitors to the farm can expect guided tours to the milking parlour (not normally open to the public) alongside farm trails and other activities.
Click here for more information.
Gabby Logan's Fresh Sandwich
In August 2007, we had a Morrison's advert filmed here using the diary cows from our very own Hilly Billy herd!
Gabby Logan was the celebrity on the day (pictured with some of our family members), she was lovely – we had a very exciting day here at the farm, the filming crew were here at 5am in the morning to set up!
Future of Farming Award 2008
Blaze Farm have be chosen as Winners of Natural England’s Future of Farming Award in the North West Region 2008!
The picture shows Katy and Marshall Waller in front of Ragley Hall, after receiving the award.
Find out more here.
Best Small Visitor Attraction Award for Blaze Farm
We're very pleased to announce that Blaze Farm are the 2004 Winners of the Best Small Visitor Attraction Award in the Cheshire and Warrington Area.
Florence and Katy Waller are pictured here at the Awards Dinner.
