Manor Farm is a three-hundred-acre farm between the cities of Bath and Bristol. The Hawkings have been farming and growing here for five generations. Our goal is to link production to landscape and wildlife, and we believe that regenerative methods, and diversification are the future of British farming.
All of our grassland is organic and the arable is grown using an integrated approach. Each arable field has a six or twelve metre margin providing habitats and corridors around the farm. Over the years, David has brought on his heard of cows and we now produce one-hundred finished cattle and six-hundred tons of grain annually, and we aim to be carbon neutral this year. This has been helped further by the installation of a new solar plant, and battery storage.
The farm has an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and runs with OELS and HLS agreements at its core.
Meet Our Team
David and Catherine
David and Catherine have been farming Manor Farm since their early twenties, and together with their three children, Jack, Saskia and Eleanor, have transformed this wonderful family farm to what it is today. With their creativity and drive, they have diversified the farm over the years, and continue to think of ways to add more magic to Manor Farm each year. Currently, as well as continuing to bring on David’s beloved herd of cows, they have been working on an exhibition space for local artists, and nature pools in the fields to create habitats for local wildlife.
Jack & Issy
Jack farms with his father David, overseeing all things cows and crops, and runs his own rural business. Issy runs her own floristry business here on the farm, called Wizz & Wild. Jack and Issy planned their own wedding here in 2024, and live in a little cottage with their golden retriever!
Saskia & Ellie
Having grown up on Manor Farm, the girls helped run the farm shop and many of the events at weekends.
Now both working in London, the girls still love to return home and help out when needed.
Louise
Louise runs the Chilli Farm and chilli kitchen, where we make delicious chilli sauces and rubs, which are available to buy online. Louise also runs the chilli tasting tours here in our show tunnels.
Sian & James
Sian and James own and run Wild Herb, catering on our fantastic wedding team. They are here to put your mind at ease when it comes to choosing wedding food with their delicious array of canapés and sharing platters, and also hope to host pop-up restaurants and farm supper clubs in the tithe barn and veg patch.
Steve & Rob
Meet The Classic Forgemasters! Steve and Rob run The Classic Forgemasters here on the farm. With decades of experience in blacksmithing, their work encompasses all areas of metalwork, old and new. If you think they can help with your project, please contact them today.