A farm in Northampton has seen a successful opening after starting their new family farm venture.
East Lodge Farm, in Ecton, is already host to a wide range of functions, including a horse riding school, cattle farm and a shop, but it was the search for a family day out that led this farm to branch out even more.
The idea came to Thomas White, who owns the business as a third-generation tenant farmer of East Lodge, when his own family could not find a similar venue closer to home.
He said: "You sort of had to go north of Kettering to get something similar and there isn't much to do in between.
"We were having to travel a fair distance for something similar so, we thought, why not?"
So, after a painstaking 18 month wait, Thomas' farm was granted its licence to display the animals and away they went.
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Take a look around the Northampton family farm with in the pictures below.
1. East Lodge Open Farm
The Open Farm joins many services already available at east Lodge Farm, including a horse riding school, cattle farm and a shop. Credit: Kirsty Edmonds
2. East Lodge Open Farm
The farm is now home to a vast array of 60 animals, including rabbits, ducklings, goats, sheep, chickens, a Shetland pony and two Highland cattle. Credit: Kirsty Edmonds
3. East Lodge Open Farm
The Open Farm joins many services already available at east Lodge Farm, including a horse riding school, cattle farm and a shop. Credit: Kirsty Edmonds
4. East Lodge Open Farm
The Open Farm joins many services already available at east Lodge Farm, including a horse riding school, cattle farm and a shop. Credit: Kirsty Edmonds