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Elm FarmMore about the farmArrange a visit
Old hedge lines
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Old hedge lines

  Track verges
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Track verges

  Old oaks
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Old oaks

  Old meadow
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Old meadow

  Old clay pits
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Old clay pits

  Laying Hens
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Hedgerow restoration

  Cereals
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Cereal crops

  Woodland edge
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Woodland edge

  Farm buildings
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Farm buildings

 
Elm farm map Old hedge lines Track verges Old Oaks Old meadow Old clay pits Hedgerow restoration Cereal crops Woodland edge Farm buildings Elm Farm

Arrange a visit

When to go

The public can walk Elm Farm’s trail at any time.

Farm walks for local groups such as Women’s Institutes, wildlife and environmental groups, are arranged on a regular basis. Each walk is led by a member of staff and is tailored to suit the specific audience with a small donation requested to help towards costs.

Schools should ring to arrange a tailor-made programme to meet specific curriculum targets.

 

Contact details:

Elm Farm Research Centre
Hamstead Marshall
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 0HR
T: 01488 658298
F: 01488 658503
E: education@efrc.com
www.efrc.com

 

How to get there

  • By road: Elm Farm is approximately two miles south of the A4 between Hungerford and Newbury in Hamstead Marshall village, opposite the White Hart Inn. From Hungerford, signs are for Kintbury and Hamstead Marshall. From Newbury, signs are for Marsh Benham and Hamstead Marshall.

  • By bus: The 113 bus goes to Hamstead Marshall from Newbury bus station.

Health & safety

While there are potential hazards associated with visiting a farm, the risks are readily controlled by everyday measures. Our main website lists some sensible steps that will help make your visit even more safe, healthy and enjoyable.

» full guidelines in our main website

» CHECKLIST

Check when the farm is open for visits.

Contact the farm to arrange your visit.

Read our health & safety advice.


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