During Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend Laurel View like to showcase their two passions – one is their well-known equestrian centre, and the other is their herd of pedigree Irish Moiled cattle.You will see horses alongside their strong herd of Irish Moiled, the only surviving domestic cattle native to Northern Ireland. Wife, Linda Davis, gifted her husband Robert his first Moiled cow 20 years ago and the herd grew from there, with the sixth-generation daughter now running with the bull. The equestrian centre based outside Templepatrick has over 30 horses that are used for its popular horse-riding lessons. The venue also facilitates riding for disabled, equine livery, competitions in all equestrian disciplines and also various levels of equestrian training and assessments. Laurel View is also a Social Farm that works closely with Muckamore Abbey Hospital.placeholder image
During Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend Laurel View like to showcase their two passions – one is their well-known equestrian centre, and the other is their herd of pedigree Irish Moiled cattle.You will see horses alongside their strong herd of Irish Moiled, the only surviving domestic cattle native to Northern Ireland. Wife, Linda Davis, gifted her husband Robert his first Moiled cow 20 years ago and the herd grew from there, with the sixth-generation daughter now running with the bull. The equestrian centre based outside Templepatrick has over 30 horses that are used for its popular horse-riding lessons. The venue also facilitates riding for disabled, equine livery, competitions in all equestrian disciplines and also various levels of equestrian training and assessments. Laurel View is also a Social Farm that works closely with Muckamore Abbey Hospital.

Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend: here are the 14 farms open for the public to visit

By Valerie Martin
Published 11th Jun 2024, 20:37 GMT
Updated 13th Jun 2024, 10:02 GMT

The Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend (Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16) will give people across Northern Ireland to connect with our vibrant farming community.

Led by the Ulster Farmers’ Union with Bank of Ireland as title sponsor, this year’s programme features 18 working farms across Northern Ireland, shining a spotlight on crucial issues such as food poverty, sustainability, and farm safety.

Throughout the weekend there is expected to be upwards of 15,000 visitors eager to participate in a diverse programme of free activities. Some farms will open to schools on Friday, June 14 with 14 welcoming the public on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16.

The Open Farm Weekend welcomes visitors of all ages to enjoy a variety of engaging activities. It aims to bridge the gap between urban and rural communities, providing an opportunity for people to gain insight into the agricultural sector and experience the local farm to fork story.

Here are the farms open to the public:

Farms open on Saturday, June 15:

Armagh Apple Farm, Portadown; Ballylagan Organic Farm, Ballyclare; Beatties Glenpark Farm, Omagh; Brook Hall Estate & Gardens, Derry / Londonderry; Broughgammon Farm, Ballycastle; Bullsbrook Farm, Dromore; Castlescreen Farm, Downpatrick; CAFRE Greenmount, Antrim; CAFRE Enniskillen Campus, Enniskillen; Churchview Farm, Castlewellan; Donagh Cottage Farm, Donaghcloney; Jubilee Farm, Larne; Laurel View Farm, Templepatrick; Lislagan Farm, Ballymoney.

Farms open on Sunday June 16:

Armagh Apple Farm, Portadown; Ballylagan Organic Farm, Ballyclare; Beatties Glenpark Farm, Omagh; Brook Hall Estate & Gardens, Derry / Londonderry; Broughgammon Farm, Ballycastle; Castlescreen Farm, Downpatrick; CAFRE Greenmount, Antrim; Donagh Cottage Farm, Donaghcloney; Laurel View Farm, Templepatrick.

For more details, go to: www.openfarmweekend.com

Charlie and Becky Cole set up Broughgammon in 2011, when they saw that a majority of male kid goats born to the dairy industry were being put down at birth. This seemed such an unnecessary waste so they set out to take those males and rear them themselves for delicious and healthy cabrito kid goat meat. Since then they have branched out into rearing free-range rose veal and also seasonal wild game. They now have their own artisan on-site butchery, run seasonal cookery, butchery and wild game classes and have a farm café and shop selling the best of Northern Irish and Irish produce.

13. Broughgammon Farm, Ballycastle

Charlie and Becky Cole set up Broughgammon in 2011, when they saw that a majority of male kid goats born to the dairy industry were being put down at birth. This seemed such an unnecessary waste so they set out to take those males and rear them themselves for delicious and healthy cabrito kid goat meat. Since then they have branched out into rearing free-range rose veal and also seasonal wild game. They now have their own artisan on-site butchery, run seasonal cookery, butchery and wild game classes and have a farm café and shop selling the best of Northern Irish and Irish produce. Photo: Released on behalf of Broughgammon Farm

Jubilee Farm is a social farm based in Larne on a 13.5-acre space that is based on the ethos of Creation Care where in stewardship it is farming and conservation in partnership. All aspects of Jubilee Farm are given the opportunity to flourish, including the people. It is NI’s first community owned farm, developed under a share offer where 150 people bought into the idea and concept, raising funds to buy the farm. From there it has developed into a community centred place where everyone is welcome, equally. Social Farming is a service delivered by farmers as an innovative use of agriculture to promote therapy, rehabilitation, social inclusion, education, and social services in rural areas. There are multiple benefits from Social Farming for both the individuals involved and the rural economy. Visitors during Open Farm Weekend will have a chance to connect with all aspects of Jubilee Farm, agriculture, where food comes from, farm jobs, nature, and aspects of our community involvement.

14. Jubilee Farm, Larne

Jubilee Farm is a social farm based in Larne on a 13.5-acre space that is based on the ethos of Creation Care where in stewardship it is farming and conservation in partnership. All aspects of Jubilee Farm are given the opportunity to flourish, including the people. It is NI’s first community owned farm, developed under a share offer where 150 people bought into the idea and concept, raising funds to buy the farm. From there it has developed into a community centred place where everyone is welcome, equally. Social Farming is a service delivered by farmers as an innovative use of agriculture to promote therapy, rehabilitation, social inclusion, education, and social services in rural areas. There are multiple benefits from Social Farming for both the individuals involved and the rural economy. Visitors during Open Farm Weekend will have a chance to connect with all aspects of Jubilee Farm, agriculture, where food comes from, farm jobs, nature, and aspects of our community involvement. Photo: Released on behalf of Jubilee Farm

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