Al Fresco Asparagus & A Passion for Pasta It’s the return of our courtyard lunches this week (Wed, Thur & Fri) as we bask in a mini May heatwave. Some timely rain last week and the now warming soil means there’s some quiet optimism about the growing season ahead. Plans and spreadsheets containing planting schedules […]

All the joys of spring are alive and well in this corner of Cornwall. Just a few weeks since our last newsletter, but so much has happened since. March’s dry easterly breeze has passed, and we’ve been basking in April’s blossoming beauty. Tables (and sometimes office desks) have been relocated outdoors to a sunnier spot. […]

The weather was kind for our Spring school visits this year, and we’ve hosted a range of visitors, from students training to be chefs at college to early years children venturing outdoors to explore their natural world. During our visits for Penair and Truro College, students were hands-on, using herbs from the salad garden to […]

NOTES FROM NANCARROW Cornwall has been basking in some early spring sunshine for a fortnight or more, and there’s more of the same next week. It’s a far cry from last year and you may even hear mutterings about the lack of rain if this this continues! Our Romney x Longwool sheep have almost finished […]

On Saturday, 1st February, we hosted Cornwall Wildlife Trust‘s Your Shore Conference, funded by Making Space for Sand. Established by Cornwall Wildlife Trust, the Your Shore Network unites 20 community-led marine conservation groups and partnerships across Cornwall. These groups collaborate by sharing experience, data, ideas, and resources to advocate for stronger coastal protection The annual […]

Our weather apps here in Cornwall are suggesting 7 days of full sunshine – a well-timed window that we’ll be aiming to making the most of. In the new perennial field, our Tamworths have been rootling around a patch that will soon become home to our asparagus beds. Next week the pigs will move on, […]

Spring Weekender At Nancarrow Farm – Saturday, 5th and Sunday, 6th April 2025 What’s Happening? Local craft stalls showcasing talented independent producers Scenic wild walks & children’s trails Warming drinks & hearty breakfast baps from our wood-fired kitchen Live music Farm Lunches with delicious set menus featuring Organic produce from the Farm. Meet the Makers […]

Notes From Nancarrow  Our first week back open was an eventful one. Last weekend our friends at Cornwall Wildlife Trust hosted their ‘Your Shore Conference’ which celebrated the people and projects that are helping to preserve and rewild our coastline. Thursday night saw the return of the Great Cornish Food Awards, which brought together some […]

At Nancarrow Farm, food is more than just a meal—it’s an experience of the farm, the seasons, and the people who bring it to life. This year, we’re inviting you to step behind the scenes and experience our organic farm like never before. Whether you’re keen to master pasta-making, learn butchery skills, or explore the […]

A Nancarrow twist on this February half-term, enjoy delicious, seasonal food in a relaxed farm setting for a family outing, a catch-up with friends, or just a treat for yourself, our farm is the perfect place to slow down, explore and savour delicious food from our Organic farm. Throughout this February half-term, we’re serving warm, […]