Flaxdrayton Workshops Open Day

This September come join the extraordinary arts and social enterprise hub at Flaxdrayton Farm in our Workshops Open Day.

Free entry!

Flaxdrayton Workshops are opening their doors to the public on Saturday 23rd September from 11am to 4pm. Visitors can explore the fascinating history of this Victorian farmyard, along with an exclusive peek into the many thriving businesses and workshops nestled in the beautiful Somerset countryside; each working to make their corner of the world a better and more interesting place to be.

This historic Victorian farmyard has been in the Blake family since it was built in 1858. Francis and his wife Jane, the current generation, took on the farm in the mid 70’s, first farming organically, then, following a substantial fire in 1993, gradually converting the buildings with great care into its current vibrant community of 20 small businesses.

Come to the Open Day and you can:

• Taste and buy lovely fresh produce from nearby smallholdings, including:
• Beer, cider and apple juice (Bar and to take away)
• Fresh produce, jams and preserves
• Purchase restored antiques and memorabilia and other up-cycled collectibles
• See jewellery making and upholstery restoration in action
• Tour the metal gaming miniatures workshop and the Sunshine Bindery
• Play with Imagine Learn & Create’s “Fairground Games”
• Enjoy live music from Plum Jam and Toadflax in the farmyard
• Watch Dr Turberville’s Morris Dancing (on at 12.15am)
• Refresh yourself at Sue’s wonderful “Cook House Café”, selling tea/coffee/juice, savouries and cakes for lunch and tea
• Find out about the history of what was a model Victorian farm 160 years ago, and its story since.

All profits are going to Somerset Wildlife Trust and Guide Dogs for the Blind.