Tuppenny Barn

About Tuppenny Barn

Established in 2005, Tuppenny Barn has grown from a barren hectare of land into a thriving, fully organic smallholding. 2½ acres are packed with a wildlife pond, an orchard with heritage top fruit varieties, two solar polytunnels, fruit cages, raised vegetables and cut flower garden. Willow provides natural arches and wind breaks. Bug hotel and beehives support vital pollinators.

As a charity, we are devoted to educating children and the wider community about healthy food and good environmental practice. By hosting school trips and after-school clubs, adult workshops and open days, we teach people about sustainability, the environment, the origins of their food and how to grow and cook with organic fruit and vegetables. We also run horticulture therapy sessions for vulnerable adults and a Young Carers scheme.

The site also has a sustainably built circular building used as the education centre hub. This is a valuable addition to the site for our education programme and is becoming a very popular venue to host wedding receptions, wakes, private functions and corporate events which all helps immensely with funds to continue the education and horticulture ambitions of Tuppenny Barn.

Over the past 15 years we have featured in regular local press coverage with some national coverage too.