The Great British Farm-Fest, taking place at NAEC Stoneleigh Park 22-24 May 2026, is teaming up with Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park to bring hands-on, family experiences to the festival.

The collaboration, supported by the National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN), aims to combine entertainment and education by bringing real farming stories from across the UK to life and offering visitors of all ages the chance to connect directly with livestock.

The Farmyard will serve as an energetic hub of the festival, where visitors can engage with a rotating programme of interactive activities and live demonstrations. Visitors can expect everything from having a go at showing to lively meet the animal moments, all delivered by experienced handlers and farmers.

At the centre of the Farmyard will be a striking array of livestock pens showcasing a wide range of powerful British breeds from across the UK to celebrate the diversity, resilience and heritage of the nation’s farming.

The Future Farmers Field will inspire the next generation. Young handlers will demonstrate stock skills such as haltering, leading and animal care, while sharing their personal journeys into farming and attendees can participate by voting in live judging sessions.

Sheep shearing, hoof care, stock handling, and other farm skills are also on the agenda in the dedicated Demonstration Theatre. Whilst those looking to get hands on themselves can visit the ‘askthefarmer’ zone where butter churning, wool carding, spinning, mini vet play, feed mixing, and informal conversations with farmers will take place.

Commenting on the partnership, Adam Henson said: “There is so much to celebrate in British farming. The hard work and heart behind every field, every herd and every harvest runs through generations of farmers across this country.

“That is why this year we are taking Cotswold Farm Park on the road, along with some of the very best Farm Parks and Farmers from across the country, and heading to The Great British Farm-Fest with our favourite farm animals by our side. We can’t wait to come together to listen, to learn and to celebrate what British farming does best.

“Working with the land, caring for our animals and feeding the nation is something to be proud of, and we look forward to celebrating British farming together at Farm-Fest.”

Taking place over three days, the festival will welcome families, farmers and food lovers alike for an event that puts British agriculture firmly in the spotlight. Tickets on sale now: https://farm-fest.org/tickets/