Inside The Gate

Free nationwide event on 31st August 2025, when 26 Farming for Nature farms open their gates for one day only!

We have over 25 farms to choose from this year. The Farming For Nature Inside the Gate Open Farm Day (31st August) is a great opportunity to see the work that farmers do for nature in your local community, meet the farmers themselves and see the livestock and habitats that they are working with.

This event is for families and individuals – basically anyone with an interest in know more about farming where your food comes from. It will be a fun day out.

Come join us! It is FREE, you just have to register for the one you want to attend below as spaces are limited.

This Open Farm day is for anyone that is interested in finding out where their food comes from, for families, and others with an interest in farming, nature and how this farming helps the environment.  This event provides an opportunity for the general public to come and visit a working farm, to find out more about these farmers vital role in providing healthier soils, cleaner waters and protecting biodiversity for future generations. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

All they all the same event?

No every farm is different and every landscape is different. It might be a dairy farm, an orchard, a beef farm, a sheep farm etc. It might be mountainous, it might be hay meadows. Some events might be looking at a beehive, others might be learning about the cows in their field. Each event is different so read the descriptions of the farm you are interested in and make your decision based on that.

Is it suitable for children?

Whilst it is open for children to attend. It is a not a children’s event. It is an opportunity for anyone in the general public to see a farm, see how food is produced and learn how these farmers do it with nature in mind. As it is a working farm, all children must be the responsibility of the parent and respect that livestock may be present, wires may be electric, and nettles may sting;)!

What should I bring?

As it is a farm, you can bring good walking boots or wellies – basically something you don’t mind the mud getting on! Bring a rain jacket just in case we get the August showers. Finally bring a picnic. Many of the farmers have offered a space indoors or outdoors for people to convene afterwards and have a picnic together. Why not get the full farmlife experience and sit outside in nature having a sandwich or two!

Do I need to book?

Yes. Whilst it is a free event, there are limited spaces. So please book your space on the above link. If you are bringing children please book them under the children section. Once you have booked you will receive a confirmation email. Bring in this on your phone to the farmgate for access to the event. This confirmation email will also give the address and eircode of the event.

Can I bring my dog?

As these are working farms, many of them have dogs on site and/or livestock. Our farmers have asked that dogs are not allowed for this event. Please leave them at home.

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