A free family day out near Melton Mowbray
If you are looking for things to do near Melton Mowbray this June? Open Farm Sunday at Peacock Farm in Muston offers a fun, free and informative day out where families can meet local farmers, explore a working farm and discover more about how food is grown and produced. Taking place on Sunday 7 June 2026 from 10am to 3pm, this popular annual event is part of the national Open Farm Sunday celebration, organised by LEAF.
Whether you are planning a family day out in Leicestershire or simply want to experience farm life first-hand, Peacock Farm’s Open Farm Sunday event is a fantastic chance to enjoy the outdoors while learning more about British farming, sustainability and the local landscape.
🌿 Open Farm Sunday at Peacock Farm (Muston, Near Melton Mowbray)
Sunday 7 June 2026
Experience a fun, educational day on the farm at Peacock Farm in Muston, as part of the UK’s national Open Farm Sunday event.
Perfect for families, this special open day offers a chance to discover where your food comes from, meet local farmers, and enjoy the beautiful Leicestershire countryside.
What to Expect at Peacock Farm
Visitors can enjoy a packed programme of family-friendly activities designed to bring farming to life, including:
🚜 Tractor and trailer rides.
🌾 Farm machinery and working displays.
🐥 Children’s activities and chick handling.
🥛 Milking demonstrations and educational talks.
🐴 Horses, countryside displays and community stalls.
🍰 Tea, coffee, homemade cakes and other refreshments.
It is a brilliant opportunity for visitors from Melton Mowbray, Grantham, the Vale of Belvoir and across Leicestershire to see a real working farm in action and enjoy an authentic countryside experience.
About Peacock Farm
Arable farmers Leigh and Donya Donger, who farm 1700 acres of oilseed rape, beans, barley and wheat at Peacock Farm near Muston in Leicestershire, are opening their farm again this year after the success of their first Open Farm Sunday event in 2022.
Donya has always felt passionate about sharing the farming story with children, speaking in schools, WI groups and organising farm visits for the Scouts. She persuaded her husband to expand the audience to and showcase, in particular, arable farming:
“We wanted to show people that there’s so much more than meets the eye with arable farming. Clarkson’s Farm has been really good for illustrating this, and there’s so much to say about it. Farming is not just about animals.
“Visitors were really interested in finding out how and why we are doing what we do, why we can’t be price setters with commodities, why organic is not the answer for everything, and how we are farming with nature. We know our ‘back garden’ better than anyone.”
Donya, who became a beekeeper 10 years ago, interested in how bees could enhance crop yields, also invited the local beekeeping group. They brought a live observation hive to explain the work of pollinators and other environmental impacts for insects on the farm, which sits in the middle of the Vale of Belvoir, and is home to beautiful flora and birdlife. They also ran a coffee shop to help cover some event costs. The Donger family, who also sell their own rapeseed oil, honey and fruit vinegars, were delighted with the turnout:
“Every person should know where food comes from, to have a chance to open their minds and experience it. It’s amazing to be able to speak to all manner of folk, adults as much as children, and engage them with our industry.”
A Great Family Day Out
If you are searching for family events near Melton Mowbray, free things to do in Leicestershire, or outdoor activities to enjoy this weekend, Open Farm Sunday at Peacock Farm is well worth adding to your plans. Visitors can expect:
- A free family-friendly event in the countryside.
- Hands-on learning about farming, food and the environment.
- A chance to support local farming and rural businesses.
- Fresh air, open space and plenty to keep children entertained.
What is Open Farm Sunday?
Open Farm Sunday is the farming industry’s annual open day, giving visitors across the UK the chance to step onto working farms, meet the people behind food production and learn how farming supports nature, local communities and the countryside. In 2026, the event celebrates its 20th anniversary.
More than 250 farms are taking part including Hall Farm, Brooksby Campus Brooksby Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2LJ, 10am – 3pm
For a memorable June day out filled with fresh air, learning and countryside fun, Open Farm Sunday at Peacock Farm is a great choice for families visiting the Discover Melton area. From tractor rides and demonstrations to local produce and hands-on activities, it is an event that offers something for all ages while celebrating the importance of farming in our rural communities.
Plan Your Visit
🎟 Free entry, but advance booking may be required
🚗 Parking and toilets are available on site
👟 Wear sensible footwear as this is a working farm with uneven ground in places
🐶 Dogs are welcome if kept under control around livestock and machinery
The farm is easily reached from Melton Mowbray, Grantham and surrounding villages, making it a convenient choice for a countryside day out in the local area.
Location Details
Peacock Farm
4 Woolsthorpe Lane
Muston
Near Grantham
NG13 0FE
