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Across the UK the temperatures are rising this week. The farm team are all working hard to get crops irrigated so they can continue to grow despite the heat. The sun is also making all vegetation across the farm grow. None more so than on some of our ponds. So we took the opportunity to get the waders on and give one of the ponds a little TLC. The main issue is the amount of vegetation that had grown across the pond. Left to go undeterred, this could actually kill the aq

We are thrilled to announce that our fourth AirBnB property is officially available for bookings. After months of preparation, this new space is ready to welcome guests looking for a unique and comfortable stay. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway, a family holiday, or a business trip, our newest AirBnB offers a fresh option that combines convenience, style, and local charm. And of course, it is also dog friendly too! What Makes Our Fourth AirBnB Special Each of our A

Farm Manager Toby Hogsbjerg talks about how growing a green or covercrop over the latter part of the year improves the condition of the soil (our most valuable resource) to support the next crops for harvest in 2026.

We are delighted to bring you news of our third AirBnB Cottage. No 1 Clock Cottage is the Estate's latest addition. It has just undergone a complete refurbishment with all new furniture, flooring and soft furnishings. This very cute but spacious one bedroom cottage is ideal for a romantic getaway. Although only one bedroom, it has a wonderful array of rooms including: King size bedroom Bathroom Full kitchen Dining room Living room There is a bisto table and chairs to enjoy

Some folks may have experienced their first fall of snow across the UK this month, with potentially more forecast to come. At the Estate, we have areas of 'wilderness', habitats that are designed just for these periods of tough weather conditions. We do not think of just this farm when it comes to creating an environment or development of the landscape - our fields, watercourses and woodlands. For a number of years the Estate has looked to broaden our range of habitat to cre

A few weeks ago, a charity called City Harvest reached out to Toby Hogsbjerg, Farm Manager at The Wicken Estate, to ask if it might be possible for the farm to help the charity. City Harvest takes food donations from farms and the food industry to provide meals and food staple s to over 130,000 people across London... EVERY WEEK! The charity delivers to every kind of community group in London, including food banks, faith groups, community centres, domestic abuse refuges, hom

With the weather now turning cold, we can look back on some memories from harvest. Big thank you to the wonderful talents of @troy_lenox for some of these beautiful images

Farm Manager, Toby Hogsbjerg, explains why we grow cover crops and their role in the farming system.