Try glamping in our Shropshire-made Mongolian yurts at Fordhall Farm. Britain’s first community owned farm on the edge of Market Drayton in Shropshire.

Nestled in their own private slice of our organic farm, our yurts bring you closer to the beautiful Shropshire countryside. The unique design of our two interconnected yurts provides shelter from the elements with a relaxing, cosy atmosphere.

Our yurts are fully equipped for the best glamping experience. Inside one of the yurts is everything you will need for a cosy night’s sleep. There is a comfy double bed and set of bunkbeds. In the other connected yurt is a living area, complete with dining area, seating, large sink and a woodburner.

Just outside on the decked area, you’ll find a gas barbecue, gas hob and gas powered fridge. The outside bathroom contains a compost loo and camping shower. If you’d prefer an electric shower, this is available at certain times of day in the main building.

We have opened our books for family breaks in Autumn 2020 in the Straw Lodge at Fordhall Organic Farm.

This unique property built of straw was completed Spring 2019 and has expectational environmental credentials. Until now it has only been available for educational visits and community groups, but we are opening the space up to visiting families in September this year. Due to coronavirus we are limiting to a maximum of two family bubbles, but they will benefit from a space designed for 25 at great value rates. September is a lovely time to be on our organic farm with the start of the changing of the seasons and all the wonderful changes you start to see in the natural world. Your accommodation is situated with views of the pig paddocks and the rolling meadow with our Angus cattle, a real rural escape. Contact us now and book your family a break with a difference, which helps us to make a difference to others by raising funds for our various community projects. Our site has the ‘Good to Go’ accreditation so you are safe in our hands.

The staff at Fordhall Organic Farm donated boxes containing cream teas and pork pies, plus wartime music CDs, lavender pouches, wartime poems, blue, red and white pom poms and a host of other goodies to four nursing homes to help them celebrate VE day.

They also introduced ‘afternoon amble’ activities every Friday.  These comprised a relaxing walk, free tea and cake, and a simple craft session and were introduced in response to the increase in anxiety and isolation many felt during lock down. Access to wonderful free green space at the farm is hugely restorative for mental well-being.  The hope is that these sessions will build resilience, peace and most importantly help to forge new friendships.