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Our beautiful and diverse landscape, friendly farm animals and residential accommodation offer schools, families, charities and organisations an opportunity to connect with nature, learn through fun, hands-on activities and develop skills and lasting memories. We offer day-trips and residential education programmes for primary and secondary schools and day services for students requiring an alternative curriculum. We also provide nature-based programmes for vulnerable groups of people who benefit therapeutically from care farming activities. Groups stay for residential breaks or day visits, depending on their needs. We love what we do and every aspect of your experience is delivered with care and expertise by qualified and experienced staff. We extend the same care to the natural environment and are creating the right conditions for nature to thrive on the land and in the river Axe.
Magdalen Farm is one big outdoor, living classroom where young and vulnerable people connect with nature and animals, enjoy tailored hands-on activities and can let go into the freedom to be themselves.
We are set within 132 acres of tranquil organic countryside alongside the banks of the River Axe where Dorset, Somerset and Devon meet. The farm includes meadows, woodland, orchards, fruit and vegetable gardens and lots of places to discover nature. We have accessible pathways throughout the farm, all-terrain buggies to get around on and inclusive indoor facilities including a ‘Gold standard’ (Mencap) fully accessible changing place.
Care Farming, also known as Social Farming, is for a range of vulnerable groups of people with a defined need who benefit from nature and farm related activities. There is a huge body of evidence that confirms that these activities, connecting to nature and other people, being involved in tasks that are beneficial and productive and just spending time in the outdoors is hugely valuable to boosting wellbeing and increasing resilience.
Some people use Care Farming to improve their health and well-being, to pick up new practical skills like animal care, horticulture, and skills with tools, to improve their ability to cope, to live independently and spend time with other people.
Magdalen is a member of Social Farms and Gardens and a key player on the national scene.
Registered charity in England and Wales, number 1002373
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Registered Charity in England and Wales 1002373