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Fordhall Organic Farm

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Private site on a working organic farm in the Tern valley
Two miles from the town of Market Drayton
Top spot for stargazing and bat spotting

For a sweet stay in the countryside, you can’t go far wrong with Fordhall Organic Farm, a 140-acre organic farm two miles from the centre of Market Drayton in Shropshire’s Tern valley. The area around Market Drayton is the place to start your Shropshire adventuring: take a stroll around Wollerton Old Hall Garden or Hodnet Hall Gardens, both within 10 minutes’ drive of the site, or take part in a tour at Joule’s Brewery two miles from Fordhall. Market Drayton is also known as the home of gingerbread and the town used to be full of gingerbread bakeries, each with their own recipe – while only one factory remains, you’re sure to pick up some of the spicy biscuits in the local shops and markets. When you tire of adventures, head back to Fordhall. It's England’s first community-owned farm, and has been producing organically since shortly after World War II. The bulk of your foodie needs will be catered for on site: sample the grub at Arthur’s Kitchen or pick up supplies to cook over the barbecue at the farm shop. You can even stroll over to the edible garden for a quick snack of gooseberries or currants – just the ticket for midday munchies. Fordhall is a top spot for stargazing – bring a telescope with you to get closer to the celestial bodies or, if you’re more interested in what’s happening a little nearer the ground, hire one of the site’s bat detectors to listen to the calls of the bats in the sky above you.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Gastronomic delight

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Fordhall Organic Farm

Tern Hill Road

Market Drayton

Shropshire

England

TF9 3PS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.89233°N
-2.52471°W

Nearest transport

Coach

12.2 mi Bus Station

14.6 mi Bus Station

15 mi Bus Station

Rail

6.9 mi Prees Rail Station

8.1 mi Whitchurch (Shrops) Rail Station

8.5 mi Wem Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Take a trip back in time on the Telford Steam Railway – as a passenger or driver – then visit the ruins of Moreton Corbet Castle or the gardens of Cholmondeley Castle, all within 30 minutes’ drive of Fordhall. To keep one foot in the past on a day out with a difference, head over to Ironbridge Gorge Museums, 30 minutes from the site, to step into the abandoned clay pipe factory and cross the Severn on the world’s first cast-iron bridge. Another excellent option is to xplore the homes of the well-heeled at the Darby houses and live like the Victorians did in the Blists Hill recreated town. For some outdoor adventuring, explore the woods, caves and historic monuments at Hawkstone Park Follies 10 minutes from Fordhall, or do something a little more exotic with a visit to Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom and Monkey Forest, both 30 minutes away.

Must see

The Trentham Estate 14.3 mi

Trentham Monkey Forest 14.4 mi

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 15.5 mi

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 16.9 mi

Royal Stafford 17.3 mi

National Trust

Sunnycroft 13.7 mi

Attingham Park 15.6 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 16.9 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 22.3 mi

Shugborough Estate 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

PELL WALL 1.9 mi

HODNET HALL 3.9 mi

Battle of Blore Heath, 1459 4.4 mi

HAWKSTONE 4.6 mi

COMBERMERE ABBEY 7.9 mi

Local events

Camp Bestival Shropshire (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)
Telford, Shropshire 17.5 mi
Rewind North (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Macclesfield, Cheshire 27.5 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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What attractions are near Fordhall Organic Farm? Take a trip back in time on the Telford Steam Railway – as a passenger or driver – then visit the ruins of Moreton Corbet Castle or the gardens of Cholmondeley Castle, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Fordhall Organic Farm?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more