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Billow Farm was established during the 17^th century and has since had many owners.  The present tenants Simon & Hazel Pain, who took over the running of the farm from Simon’s father Headley in 2001, had to decide what the future held for Billow Farm.

With Hazel’s long experience working with Horses it was decided to use the buildings for equine use and after converting the yard and buildings to suit Horses and Ponies Billow Farm Livery was established.

Finding a use for the arable land was the next challenge.  With help from Natural England the farm entered the Countrywide Stewardship Scheme.  The agreement enabled us to turn our arable land into flower and grassland meadows.  Ponds that had been filled in during the 1970’s were reinstated and hedges replanted. 

Birds, mammals and flowers never seen on the farm before began to establish as the environment improved.  Bird and Bat boxes were built to encourage extra wild life and the farm soon saw the return of Barn Owls, Grey Partridge and Reed Buntings. 

By 2010, many metres of hedging had been planted and laid.  Wildlife margins have been established in the fields, eight ponds re-instated and trees continue to be planted, all to create the correct environment for our wildlife to establish and grow. 

Billow Farm has on two occasions been 2^nd in conservation competitions and has featured on the radio and television.

Recent projects 

Open farm Sunday 2010 

Billow Farm flock of sheep 

Bee hive

A new bee hive, hopefully supplying Billow Farm Honey in 2011.

Everyone is welcome

Billow Farm welcomes visitors from Schools, Colleges and Nurseries.

Families are very welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside.

Scouts and Cubs, Guides and Brownies, Pony and Riding Clubs - farm tours can be tailored to your specific needs.