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FOOD FOCUS AT WEST MOORS FARMFEST 2026
One of the biggest parts of any great festival is the food… and this year at West Moors FarmFest 2026, we’re making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
West Moors Classic Car & Bike Show 2026
The West Moors Classic Car & Bike Show is returning to Sturts Farm this summer and we’re excited to welcome the community back for another relaxed afternoon celebrating classic vehicles, local people and the unique atmosphere of the farm.
Volunteer at West Moors FarmFest 2026
Would you like to be part of one of the biggest community events of the summer? We’re now looking for volunteers to help support this year’s on Saturday 6th June 2026.
Discover the Activities at West Moors FarmFest 2026
There’s so much to explore at this year’s and we’re excited to share just some of the activities families can enjoy across the day. From woodland adventures and creative workshops to tractor rides, circus fun and meeting our farm animals, FarmFest 2026 is shaping up to be our biggest and most exciting event yet.
West Moors FarmFest 2026 Charity Partner Announcement
We’re delighted to announce that Wimborne Athletics Club will be the chosen charity partner for this year’s West Moors FarmFest 2026. As part of this partnership, Wimborne AC will receive 20% of the money raised from this year’s event, helping support an exciting project to improve facilities for young athletes within our local community.
A Day That Felt Like What Gullivers Is All About
There are moments where everything just comes together — people, place, purpose — and our recent Farm Open Day was exactly that. Looking around the farm, seeing families spending time together, children getting stuck into activities, conversations happening between people who may never have met otherwise… it reminded us why Gullivers exists in the first place.
Survival Village at FarmFest 2026
Tucked away in the woodland at West Moors FarmFest 2026, the Survival Village is where things slow down, fires are lit, and adventure takes over. This is a space built for families to explore, learn, and get properly stuck in—whether that’s building dens, cooking over flames, or heading into a Nerf battle with your team.
Easter Family Fun Day – A Thank You
Our Easter Family Fun Day brought so many people together, and honestly, we couldn’t quite believe the level of support. Families, children, friends—so many of you came through our gates to spend time with us, and it meant more than we can properly put into words.
Ideals into Action: Living and Working as Community at Sturts
At Sturts Community Trust, community is not something we describe in principle or set out in a framework; it is something that is lived, day in and day out, through shared spaces, shared responsibilities, and the rhythm of everyday life.
Open Farm Family Fun Day at Sturts Farm
Our Open Farm Family Fun Day is about more than just an event. It is about creating a space where the community can come together, slow down, and experience the farm in a real and meaningful way. A place where children can run freely, meet the animals, and begin to understand where their food comes from, while families spend time together outdoors.
Survival Village Returns to West Moors FarmFest 2026
We’re excited to announce that Survival Village will be returning to West Moors FarmFest 2026, bringing back one of the most popular hands-on activities from previous years.
A Special Mother’s Day at Gullivers Farm
Our Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea in the Gullivers Wellness Yurt was a truly special afternoon, and we would like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who joined us.
What We’re Fundraising For – Supporting Opportunities Through Our Dairy
At Gullivers Enterprises, the dairy is more than just producing milk. It is a place where adults with varying support needs are involved in meaningful, hands-on work alongside the farm team.
Open Farm Family Fun Day at Sturts Farm
On Saturday 25 April, we will be opening the gates at Sturts Farm for a relaxed Open Farm Family Fun Day, inviting the local community to spend an afternoon enjoying the farm, the animals and the space around us.
Pancake Bonanza at Gullivers – A Day of Community, Food and Support
It’s hard to believe that almost a month has passed since our Pancake Bonanza at Gullivers Farm. The day was filled with laughter, great food, music, and the kind of community atmosphere that reminds us how special this place is.
Easter Family Fun Day at Gullivers Farm
Gullivers Farm will be opening its gates this April for a relaxed Easter Family Fun Day, inviting the local community to spend a few hours enjoying the farm, fresh air, and simple moments together.
Taking place on Saturday 4 April from 11am – 3pm, this free-entry event is designed to be welcoming and easy-going, offering families the chance to explore the farm, enjoy activities, and spend time outdoors as spring begins to arrive.
Pancake Bonanza 2026
Our Pancake Bonanza is back — and this year, it’s about something bigger than pancakes. Yes, there will be freshly made pancakes, great coffee and live music. But at its heart, this is a community fundraiser supporting the next stage of our dairy development at Gullivers.
What FarmFest 2026 Is Raising Funds For – and Why It Matters
FarmFest has always been about more than music, food, and a great afternoon out together. At its heart, it’s about people, opportunity, and building something lasting for our whole community.
A Shared Achievement: Celebrating Our Organic Biodynamic Milk and the People Behind It
At Gullivers Farm Shop & Kitchen, our organic biodynamic grass-fed milk is much more than a product on the shelf. It represents daily commitment, quiet pride, teamwork, and the incredible care shown by the people we support who work alongside our farm team every single day.
Sponsor West Moors FarmFest 2026
West Moors FarmFest is more than just a festival. It’s our annual community fundraiser, bringing together families, local businesses, volunteers, musicians and makers for a joyful day on the farm — all while supporting inclusive work, training and opportunities within our local community.