KICKSTART OUR 2025 SEASON

Macs Farm Open Day

Saturday 17th May 11-6pm
Sunday 18th May 11-6pm

Welcome to a day of rural charm and wholesome fun at our much-anticipated Farm Open Day! Come and kickstart our summer season with a day packed full of activities for the whole family.

More to be announced! Join us for a day filled with farming, exciting activities and the warmth of community spirit.

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PICK YOUR OWN EGGS

Take a look inside one of our 6,000 bird sheds and pick your own Organic Free Range eggs to take home with you.

OUTDOOR YOGA

The wonderful Caz from CJ Yoga will be offering FREE yoga sessions by our beautiful pond.

WILD WOODS

Dive into our natural play area, featuring a slackline, rope swings, shelter building and more!

FUN DOG SHOW

Bring your furry friend and enter our fun dog show to be with in the chance of winning a fabulous prize! Categories include - Waggiest Tail - Best Sausage Catcher - Best Adoption Story and more!

NERF BATTLES

Unleash your inner warrior by taking part in our Nerf Battle Taster Sessions and blast your way to victory!

MEET & FEED THE CHICKENS

Connect with the heart of our farm by getting up close and personal with our wonderful girls. Organic chicken feed is available to purchase so you can hand feed our happy hens.

LOCAL STALL HOLDERS

We have carefully selected some amazing local stall holders to form our cute farmers market.

LIVE MUSIC

Kick back, relax and enjoy performances by talented, local musicians throughout the day.

STREET FOOD

Tuck into some delicious dishes from our handpicked food trucks including wood fired pizzas, mouth watering curries and smash burgers.

BARS

Local beer, wine, cocktails, spirits & soft drinks.

COMMUNITY GARDEN TOURS

Discover the secrets of our flourishing community garden gain insights into organic, no dig farming practices and pick up tips for your own green spaces.

BEE HIVE DEMO'S

Delve in to the fascination world of bees with our live demonstrations. Learn about the vital role these pollinators play in our eco system and get a close look at our buzzing friends.

FACE PAINTING

This is always a hit with the little ones! Colourful and creative face designs that bring smiles to everyone's faces.

KIDS ACTIVITIES

Keep the kids busy all day with a range of lovely children and family activities.

CAMPING & BELL TENTS

Why not make a weekend of it? You can stay on and explore our beautiful farm for 2 nights from Friday 16th May - Sunday 18th May.

THE IMPORTANT STUFF

The Details

Important

Saturday 17th May & Sunday 18th May 

12-6pm

You must access the farm via our Event, Camping & Visitor entrance only. 

The Macs Farm, Common Lane (B2112), Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8TL, UK

NO ACCESS is permitted via our farm entrance on Dumbrells Court Road. 

Adult (16+ years): £8

Child (3 – 15 years): £6 

Under 3’s: Free

Early Bird Pitch Price (before 12th Feb)

£90 per pitch (approx. £11.25 pp/pn)  

One pitch is based on one tent for up to 4 people.  

Regular Pitch Price (after 12th Feb)

£99 per pitch (approx. £12.38 pp/pn) 

One pitch is based on one tent for up to 4 people.  

This is a family friendly day out with the entertainment finishing by 6pm. 

Tickets include entry to the farm, live music and certain activities. Food, drink and select additional activities will be available at an additional cost. 

Only food & drink purchased from the event can be consumed on site, you cannot bring your own. 

Please note that our event takes place outside and will go ahead come rain or shine. 

To Camp or Not to Camp?

Join us for the day!

Event tickets include: 

  • Entry to the event from 11-6pm
  • Entry to The Macs Farm Open Day with live music, entertainment and select activities. 

Why not make a weekend of it? 

A camping pitch includes: 

  • Entry to The Macs Farm Open Day 11-6pm with live music, entertainment and select activities. 
  • 2 night camping stay from Friday 16th – Sunday 18th May 
  • Space for your tent in one of our beautiful fields
  • Up to 4 people staying in that tent (up to 2 extra people can be added to your pitch/tent at the time of booking for an additional cost)
  • Toilet & shower facilities
  • Fire pit & wood box
  • Entry to Meet the Chickens
  • Car parking

Please note that our campsite and events are completely family friendly. No music of any kind is permitted in any of our camping fields at any time. We kindly ask that our camping fields are quiet by 10pm. 

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