Farm tours and visit days

Families, school and nursery groups, community groups, tourists and people curious about where food comes from.

Price per person or per group for each tour, with extras like farm shop sales, refreshments and seasonal events.

• Friendly and happy to talk to strangers
• Confident explaining farm life
• Safety awareness around animals and machinery

• Public liability insurance that specifically covers farm visitors, including children
• HSE guidance on safe farm visits, including handwashing and animal contact hygiene
• Whether you need planning permission or tenancy consent for visitor use, check with your council and landlord
• Food business registration with your council if you serve refreshments
• Seasonal and weather-dependent demand

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on what you already have on the farm and what you need to add. These are estimates, so price up your own insurance, signage and refreshment equipment before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around £400 to £2,000, depending on how many groups you host and what you charge. Demand is seasonal and weather-dependent, so income may vary through the year. These figures are estimates, not guarantees.

Check you have public liability insurance that covers farm visitors, including children, and follow HSE guidance on safe farm visits, including handwashing. Also check planning permission or tenancy consent with your council and landlord, and food business registration if you serve refreshments.