Farm to Fork Walking Experience

A five-hour immersive experience starting at a working farm outside Bradford where you help prepare seasonal vegetables and tend livestock. You'll then return to the farm kitchen for a cooking demonstration showing how to transform the morning's harvest into lunch. This is an active, hands-on tour for people who want to understand where food comes from and how to cook it. Best for Serious foodies and cooking enthusiasts. This is a moderate activity lasting 5 hours. Group size: 2-10. You meet at Bradford on Avon railway station. Key highlights: Work on a operating farm - not a tourist attraction, Harvest and prepare vegetables you'll eat later the same day, Watch a chef cook your harvest into a complete meal.

Price: £55

Duration: 5 hours

Difficulty: moderate

Group size: 2-10

Minimum age: 12+

Best for: Serious foodies and cooking enthusiasts

Best time: April–October when crops are growing and harvesting is active. May–August offers longest days and warmest weather. Late September–October brings root vegetables and autumn harvests. Winter months (November–March) have reduced farm activity.

Meeting point: Bradford on Avon railway station

Languages: English

Here is how the experience unfolds:

9:30am Meet at Bradford on Avon railway station - Gather at the station entrance and board a minibus for the 15-minute drive to the farm.

9:50am–11:30am Farm work: vegetable preparation and animal care - Help harvest seasonal vegetables, clean and sort them, and assist with basic animal husbandry tasks under farm staff guidance.

11:30am–12:00pm Farm tour and rest period - Walk the fields, learn about crop rotation and organic practices, rest with water and snacks.

12:00pm–1:15pm Cooking demonstration in the farm kitchen - Watch the chef transform your morning's harvest into a three-course meal, explaining techniques and seasonal ingredient use.

1:15pm–2:30pm Sit-down lunch and recipe discussion - Eat the meal you helped create, discuss recipes and cooking methods, take home recipe cards.

2:30pm–2:45pm Return to Bradford on Avon railway station - Minibus drive back to the station with resource recommendations and farm shop details.

The whole experience takes 5 hours. Difficulty: moderate. You meet at Bradford on Avon railway station.

• Work on a operating farm - not a tourist attraction
• Harvest and prepare vegetables you'll eat later the same day
• Watch a chef cook your harvest into a complete meal
• Eat lunch knowing where every ingredient came from
• Transport to and from the farm included
• Take home recipe cards for recreating the meal

What is included: 5-hour experience with transport by minibus, Farm work and hands-on food preparation, Guided farm tour and field walk, Professional cooking demonstration, Three-course lunch cooked from your harvest, Water, coffee, and snacks throughout, Recipe cards to take home.

Not included: Alcoholic beverages, Additional meals or snacks beyond lunch, Farm shop purchases (available at cost). You will need to arrange these yourself.

What to bring: Waterproof jacket and trousers (farm work can be muddy), Sturdy, closed-toe boots or wellingtons with ankle support, Gloves (provided, but bring your own if preferred), Sunscreen and a hat, A small notebook (optional, for noting recipes). Having these with you makes the experience smoother.

Best time to go: April–October when crops are growing and harvesting is active. May–August offers longest days and warmest weather. Late September–October brings root vegetables and autumn harvests. Winter months (November–March) have reduced farm activity..

Tip: Transport included

Tip: Wear suitable footwear for farm visit

Accessibility: Moderate physical fitness required. You'll be standing for 3+ hours doing farm work including bending, lifting (up to 10kg), and walking on uneven ground. Not suitable for people with limited mobility or knee/back issues. Accessible toilet facilities available at the farm. Contact the operator about accessibility accommodations..

Operator: Wiltshire Farm Tours

After this activity, these are within easy reach:

• Saltaire Village (20 min from farm walk)
• Roberts Park (18 min from farm walk)
• Salts Mill galleries (22 min from farm walk)

This activity is run by Wiltshire Farm Tours.

Cancellation policy: Free cancellation 10 days before departure. Cancellations 3–10 days before forfeit 50% of the price. Cancellations within 3 days are non-refundable..

Accessibility: Moderate physical fitness required. You'll be standing for 3+ hours doing farm work including bending, lifting (up to 10kg), and walking on uneven ground. Not suitable for people with limited mobility or knee/back issues. Accessible toilet facilities available at the farm. Contact the operator about accessibility accommodations..

Best time to go: April–October when crops are growing and harvesting is active. May–August offers longest days and warmest weather. Late September–October brings root vegetables and autumn harvests. Winter months (November–March) have reduced farm activity..

What if I have no farm experience or get too tired?

No experience necessary. The farm staff brief everyone at the start and adjust tasks to your fitness level. You can rest at any point - sitting and observing is welcome. The afternoon cooking demonstration and lunch are the priority, not physical endurance. Let the operator know about any physical limitations when booking.

What vegetables will I harvest and cook with?

That depends on the season. Spring brings asparagus, broad beans, and early potatoes. Summer offers courgettes, beans, and tomatoes. Autumn yields carrots, parsnips, and root vegetables. The menu adapts to what's ready to harvest on the day of your tour.

Can I take a cooking beginner who's interested in learning?

Yes. The tour is designed for people who want to learn about food provenance and basic cooking techniques. The chef explains every step during the demonstration. You don't need any cooking skills - the focus is on understanding ingredients, not advanced technique.