Over 4,000 People Flock To Meon Valley Lambing Days

Westlands Farm Shop near Wickham welcomed 4,245 guests to its four-day lambing event.

Visitors flocked to the farm and enjoyed the spring sunshine as families gathered to meet the newest arrivals and experience life on a working farm.

The event provided a unique opportunity for children and families to witness farming in action and learn about the lambing season first-hand. Members of the farm team were on hand to share insights into the lambing process, as well as the history and day-to-day running of the farm.

The farm has hosted lambing days since 2009, with many visitors returning year after year. Following a sell-out four-day event in 2025, tickets for this year’s lambing days were released earlier than usual, giving families the opportunity to plan ahead and avoid disappointment.

Alongside the lambing experience, visitors enjoyed a range of family-friendly activities, including face painting, bouncy castle, and a barbecue of farm shop produce.

Harry King, operations manager at Westlands Farm Shop, said:

“We are delighted to have welcomed so many visitors to Westlands for this year’s lambing days. Being part of people’s springtime traditions and building a community means a great deal to us."

“Educating younger generations about traditional and sustainable British farming practices is incredibly important, and events like this give people the chance to connect with where their food comes from.”

The event highlights the importance of supporting local farming and strengthening connections between communities and food production. Westlands Farm Shop continues to champion sustainable farming, local supply chains, and agricultural education in the community.

Events like Lambing Days play a vital role in educating the public about the realities of British farming, highlighting the care, expertise and year-round commitment required to produce high-quality British food.

In addition to its on-farm activities, Westlands continues to grow its presence in the region, with a second farm shop located on Winchester High Street. Opened in 2024, the expansion has brought high-quality, British produce to the heart of the city, connecting urban customers with locally sourced food and the farm behind it.

Westlands Farm Shop is a family-owned business dedicated to ethical and sustainable farming, aiming to reduce food miles and promote local food. The business has been nurturing local supply chains and supporting small businesses in the community since opening its first shop in Meon Valley in 2001. Westlands opened their second store on Winchester High St in 2024, bringing high-quality, British farm produce to the heart of the city.