Bates Farm

Hello!

Weโ€™re the Wilshaw family. Weโ€™re a family of farmers and have been here at Bates Farm in Warrington for nearly 70 years.ย 

On the farm, we have beef, sheep, turkeys, pigs, arable crops and plenty of tractors. As well as farming, we also host seasonal events throughout the year, giving the public an insight into farm life.ย 

We are perfectly located between Manchester and Liverpool, easily accessible from the M6 and M62.ย 

olivia hesketh
olivia hesketh
2024-03-23
great day out with my friends, loved the lambing tour - learnt so much!
Lucy Stanhope
Lucy Stanhope
2024-03-23
Amazing lambing tour! Alison and Fiona were super knowledgeable and taught us so much about the lambs and the farm. So much fun!
Marianne Cooke
Marianne Cooke
2024-03-23
Such a lovely farm and set-up! Farmer Fi and Al do an incredible job touring the farm, and the lambs are a must see โค๏ธ weโ€™ll definitely be back again
Dorothy Harris
Dorothy Harris
2024-03-22
Had a great day at Bates Farms - Farmer Ali and Farmer Fi are great. Super educational and my daughter loved meeting the lambs. Canโ€™t wait to come back for pumpkins!
Rach Smith
Rach Smith
2024-03-21
Had such a great time meeting the lambs and lambing the model sheep in vet school! Will definitely be back for pumpkins in the autumn! :))
Lewis Bw
Lewis Bw
2024-03-21
I came to meet the lambs for the first time on Sunday after coming across Bates Farm on Instagram. Grace and I had such a fantastic time, learning about lambing season on the farm. An insightful experience into a real working farm. Great job, keep it up โ˜บ๏ธ
jamesblue007 Jamesblue007
jamesblue007 Jamesblue007
2024-03-21
Drove all the way down from Cumbria and would do this in a heartbeat again tomorrow. Wow - what an experience meeting the lambs. So educational, fun and a fantastic day out. Thanks so much Team Bates x
Cathal Mccosker
Cathal Mccosker
2024-03-21
What a day cuddling the lambs! Couldnโ€™t recommend this enough, ran by such the best team who are so knowledgable and friendly. Thank you all
Kealan Gillespie
Kealan Gillespie
2024-03-21
6/5 if I could! Fantastic weekend cuddling the lambs, feeding the cows and thriving in vet school. Such a friendly team, canโ€™t wait to be back pumpkins!
Daniel Saveski
Daniel Saveski
2024-03-20
We came to the Bates Farm lamb tour for the first time at the weekend and will definitely be back! We also absolutely loved it - the session was interactive and informative. Farmer Fi & Ali are so knowledgeable, their enthusiasm is infectious.

A WAY OF LIFE…

Farming is not just a job, but a way of life. Rain or shine, we farm everyday. Feeding the animals and farming the land to help feed the nation. We have a passion for educating others about where our food comes from and bridging the divide between town and country.

As a farmer, youโ€™re more than just a farmer. But a vet, engineer, business owner, problem solver, piglet scratcher and gate opener!ย 

Bates Farm Meet The Lambs