A Farm that Sparkles with Creativity
Nestled into the beautiful countryside of Worchestershire is a unique farm - one which has many fascinating projects located on it. Apart from the 60 or so business units, there are special facilities for youngsters with learning challenges and even a training unit for those who are older and need help with living independently. It was wonderful to meet some of the youngsters showing the precious plants they were growing. The farm visit is obviously a highlight in their lives.
A watersports lake has been created and is popular during the summer months and beyond. Seminars can be held on site and there is an excellent farm shop. Campers are welcome and there are special family areas for youngsters to enjoy a day out. There are "fields of fun" and mazes plus farm-trailer tours. If your interest is fishing there is ample opportunity for that also.
There is also an Activity Centre with a variety of events to enjoy.
David and Di Harper, the owners/managers, have enjoyed farming and bringing up their family at Holt Heath since 1967, however, David's roots in the local community go back further as he spent his childhood living at beautiful Holt Castle. David has always felt privileged to be able to enjoy the countryside in Worcestershire and delights in the opportunity to share his love of the countryside with visitors to the farm.
Top Barn Farm is a family run business, originally an arable and horticultural farm growing cereal, sugar beet, vegetables and fruit along with farming a pedigree herd of South Devon beef cattle and 500 breeding ewes. Now Top Barn Farm offers huge diversity and the Harper family continue to look at new opportunities and ventures that complement the traditional values of farming and being involved in the local community
David and Di are actively involved in Farmers Overseas Action Group (FOAG) which is an organisation that sets up agricultural and community development projects in Uganda.
Having spent a day at Top Barn I can highly recommend it and am sure you will enjoy your time there. It was a privilege to be shown round by the owners and catch a glimpse of the diversity of activity that takes place on the farm. I've just given you a "taster" above. Do let us know if you visit Top Barn and what you thought about your time there.
