Category Archives: Things to do

How 2050 Could Look If We Fail At Climate Change

Take a look at these world wide Cities under water: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/tripideas/a-look-at-earth-in–if-climate-change-isnt-stopped/ss-AA1fIdlB?ocid=sapphireappshare Maybe then we will come up with a better solution to discharging sewage into the sea. Fresh water will clearly be an issue. Farm land and farmers will be recognised as critical infrastructure. If over population and immigration is a problem now, how willContinueContinue reading “How 2050 Could Look If We Fail At Climate Change”

Worcestershire Sauce Back Story

Worcester Based Factory The world-famous Worcestershire sauce owes a great deal to a product that comes a very, very long way from Worcestershire itself, as Martin Fone discovers. Read the full story here: https://flip.it/CaWuBKhttps://flip.it/CaWuBK For more information on staying locally visit Oaksbarnfarm.co.uk

We’ve Always Had Chickens At Oaks Barn Farm But Diversification Into Hen Weekends Required a Whole New Level Of Investment

Now in our 16th year of running our Self Catering Farm Stay Business, we have expanded our accommodation offering to cater for up to 20 persons. Exclusive Use Of Site We can now offer exclusive Whole Site Booking across all three properties all within close proximity and each having its own Salt Water Hot Tub*.ContinueContinue reading “We’ve Always Had Chickens At Oaks Barn Farm But Diversification Into Hen Weekends Required a Whole New Level Of Investment”

How Farm Diversification Leads To Axe Throwing Workshop

We would never have guessed running a farm stay would lead to developing Knife and Axe Throwing Workshops, but here we are 15 years on and the past 2 days have involved upcycling old fence posts into a target board for our group activities. Coming Soon Axe & Knife Throwing Workshops at Oaks Barn FarmContinueContinue reading “How Farm Diversification Leads To Axe Throwing Workshop”

Good News For UK Travel Industry

Amidst the current anxiety around COVID-19 and a start to our busiest time of year resulting in a total shutdown, it was difficult to find a vision for our future and the business we had built up over the last 14 years. Whilst the major brands are shedding staff and closing branches our small FamilyContinueContinue reading “Good News For UK Travel Industry”

Upcycled Cold Frame from old Fridge Freezer

Last week our Samsung American Fridge freezer broke just 6 years old and just beyond it’s 5 year warrantee. As there were faults on the motherboard and potentially a leak which could not be repaired plus the motor sounded odd reluctantly we purchased a new one. The internals of the fridge were all in goodContinueContinue reading “Upcycled Cold Frame from old Fridge Freezer”

Birmingham A Cosmopolitan Feel

For many of our guests, booking a farm stay with us affords them the opportunity to relax and slow down the pace of life amidst our stunning rural, backdrop but just on our doorstep 30mins by car a complete contrast is the heart of Birmingham, stepped in history, with beautiful architecture from past through toContinueContinue reading “Birmingham A Cosmopolitan Feel”

Growing Spaces

 Part of the farms social enterprise, our new growing space will add another skill set enabling guests and volunteers to gain a deeper understanding of where their food comes from   Shane of Norton College Gate Hanging at Oaks Barn Farm For more information on our Farm Stay options visit: http://bit.ly/FarmStayOptions

Watch out for that Spring

Well the sun is shining on the farm this morning and with the light and additional warmth, there is a whole new feel around the farm, we still have some of last years lambs on the farm, the lucky ones that didn’t make the weight, already they have started to run up and down theContinueContinue reading “Watch out for that Spring”