Millions of smiles, countless connections 
Celebrating 20 years of Open Farm Sunday

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Open Farm Sunday, the annual initiative which invites families across Britain to visit local farms and learn more about the vital role farming plays in our lives.

With hundreds of farms opening their gates on 7 June 2026, it’s a chance to step beyond the supermarket shelves and meet farming champions in your area.

Organised by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), Open Farm Sunday is a popular date on kitchen calendars across the UK every year, offering a fun day out and bridging the gap between farmers and the public.

Over the past two decades around 3.5 million people have experienced the joy of visiting a farm and meeting the faces behind their food. A huge 92% of visitors last year said their trust in British farming grew thanks to the experience. The age-old saying “seeing is believing” has never been truer.

More than just a chance to pull on your wellies and explore; it’s an opportunity to make lasting connections with farmers in your community, to ask questions, discover how farming works with nature, and leave you feeling more confident about the food choices you make.

Every host farm has something special to offer, whether it’s farm nature-walks, tractor and trailer rides or close-up animal encounters – there is something for everyone.

Take home a real connection to your food and the countryside. Don’t miss out on this unique experience - visit a farm near you, have a great day outdoors, and leave with a deeper understanding of how we can all contribute to a more sustainable food future. 

To find participating farms in your area and plan your day, visit https://farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm.

For the full press release, view here.

With thanks to our Open Farm Sunday sponsors: AHDB, Arla Foods, BASF, Co-op, Defra, Frontier Agriculture, John Deere, LEAF Marque, Lidl, M&S, McDonald’s, NFU, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose.