Woodlands Farm

Woodlands Farm was created from a number of fields acquired by William Dennis in around 1870. William, the son of a farm labourer, came to be regarded as something of a visionary farmer, particularly in respect of his work with the potato. He was also a philanthropist. For the King’s dinner to the poor following the coronation of King Edward V11 in 1901, he provided sufficient potatoes to feed all the poor of London. Visitors to Kirton can find his statue outside the town hall.

Woodlands Farm is still very much a family farm. From William the farm passed first to Frank Dennis, then to Peter Kirton Dennis before it was passed to Andrew Dennis. Today Woodlands is a truly mixed farm with a herd of Lincoln Red Cattle, Lincoln Longwool Sheep, Curly Coat Pigs, Rare breed Turkeys and Chickens. The farm also produces a wide range of organic vegetables and salads. In April 2000 the farm set up an organic vegetable Box Scheme designed to provide affordable organic produce for people living locally. More recently Woodlands has set up a biodynamic farming pilot project.

Woodlands Farm practices an 'open farm' policy. School visits are encouraged and open days are held for customers and special interest groups. The farm has an active arts programme and hosts events and demonstration days for organisations such as the Soil Association and Garden Organic (HDRA).