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Chiltern Forage Farm

Visit this rural project set in an attractive hillside location, with grassland meadows planted with fruit. Tips for foraging, encouraging wild flowers, and the creation of wildlife habitats. Spot butterflies and pollinators if the weather is calm and sunny. Enjoy a cup of tea or a cool drink under cover, and share our identification tips, survey findings, and field guides.

Owner Info

Chiltern Forage Farm
Chiltern Forage Farm
Chiltern Forage Farm
Chiltern Forage Farm
Chiltern Forage Farm
Chiltern Forage Farm
Chiltern Forage Farm
Chiltern Forage Farm

About Chiltern Forage Farm

Owner landscape designer wanting to share experience of working on large scale with wildlife (some destructive), invasive weeds and poor flinty soil in rural Chiltern setting. Seasonal wildflowers usually include St John’s Wort, Bird’s-foot Trefoil, Knapweed, Foxglove, Oxeye Daisy, Wild Carrot. Butterflies in good conditions include Marbled White, Gatekeeper, Skipper, Ringlet, Meadow Brown, Common Blue and Burnet moth. For latest news @chilternforagefarm.

Join Emma’s talks on Chiltern butterflies, wildflowers and wildlife habitats @oxmoorfarm

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Website:

https://www.plunketgardens.com

Chiltern Forage Farm features

Location details

Chiltern Forage Farm,
Spring Coppice Lane,
Princes Risborough,
Buckinghamshire,
HP27 0SU

Directions to Chiltern Forage Farm
Follow signs to gate at top of the hill & park in field. Please wear trainers or walking shoes, as the ground is uneven.

Chiltern Forage Farm openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tours at 11.30–12.30 & 2.30–3.30pm only (closed 12.30-2.30pm). Tea.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:30-15:30

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Chiltern Forage Farm at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Chiltern Forage Farm does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Chiltern Forage Farm seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.