Both Sides of the Fence - Farm Tours at Springhill Farm

Get Closer to the Farm, the Animals, our Land and the People Behind Your Food.

Nestled near Seahouses and Bamburgh, on the beautiful Northumberland coast, Springhill Farm invites you to experience farming life up close with a variety of seasonal tours and activities designed for families, holiday guests, schools, industry professionals, and policy makers.

Our Farm & Produce

At Springhill Farm, we raise some of the purest lambs and cattle using natural, sustainable farming methods. Our animals graze on rich pastures and enjoy a high quality of life, resulting in premium produce that you can trust.

Farm Tours – Your Backstage Pass to Real Farming Life

Join a guided tour and get a genuine look behind the scenes of a working farm. Experience day-to-day life through hands-on tasks like feeding animals or collecting eggs, get up close with our livestock, explore our farm, view our machinery, learn about our animals, sustainable farming, local food stories and enjoy our relaxing woodland nature trail. 

Tours can be private or group-based, tailored to your interests and the farming calendar.

Tailored Experiences for Different Visitors

Families & Children
Fun and safe tours for young explorers to meet animals, learn where food comes from, and enjoy the outdoors. Perfect for holidays, weekends, and nature-loving families.

Holiday Guests
Add a farm tour to your stay at Springhill Farm Holiday Accommodation. Meet animals, explore the farm, and discover the stories behind your holiday destination.

Educational & Family-Friendly Tours
Ideal for schools, colleges and community groups, offering curriculum-linked learning, animal husbandry, handling, and interactive sessions about farming, food and the environment. Suitable for all ages including SEND groups.

Farmers & Land-Based Professionals

Attend demonstrations of safe handling of livestock using modern day equipment, practical machinery demonstrations, data capture technology, collaborate with suppliers and advisers in a real working farm environment. 

Targeted talks and presentations on animal health, regulations and sustainable practices, clear advice on how to comply with livestock regulations, countryside stewardship and SFI options, advice and guidance on livestock record keeping regulations and stay up to date with all other government regulations and legislation.

Agricultural Students & Industry Professionals

Educational visits tailored for agricultural colleges, veterinary students, young farmers, and training groups. Includes demonstrations on livestock handling, animal husbandry, nutrition, health routines and environmental stewardship.

Industry Professionals & Agricultural Stakeholders

On-site talks and demos covering machinery, agricultural markets, abattoirs, livestock traceability, birth registrations, movement reporting, tagging and a platform for networking, showcasing innovation, and discussing industry challenges and opportunities.

Policy, Government & Agri-Food Strategy Tour

Trusted by DEFRA, RPA, NFU, BCMS, Livestock Information, FCN, and others for policy insight tours and technical briefings. Focus on real-world demonstrations of animal husbandry, traceability, record keeping, tagging, animal health, sustainable farming, bio security, regulatory impacts, mental health and wellbeing, Ideal for policy teams, researchers, and international delegations.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Clear your head with a guided tour of our farm, we can provide a safe space for individuals to share their concerns and feelings without judgement, our ambassador will encourage self-care practices, healthy coping mechanisms and positive mental health habits, we will promote positive conversations, listen to your concerns and help you to just relax, gather your thoughts and enjoy our beautiful surroundings, wildlife and the countryside.

Health & Safety on the farm

At Springhill Farm we take Health & Safety very seriously, farming is one of the most dangerous industries we have, so implementing good health safety on the farm requires a proactive approach, we are focused on risk assessments, preventative measures and consistent training, we can help make you aware of and how to identify the dangers, how to implement control measures, advice on adequate PPE, how to maintain equipment, develop risk assessments and emergency action plans.

Book Your Tour

Discover the beauty, produce, and stories of British farming at Springhill Farm. Whether you seek a family adventure, an educational visit, or an industry briefing, we’re ready to welcome you.

Contact us today to book your farm tour or enquire about seasonal availability.