Westlands Farm Shop, near Wickham, has announced the return of its highly anticipated Lambing Days, following a complete sell-out across all four days last year.

The much loved community event returns to Wickham from 9th to 12th April 2026, and the shop has launched tickets earlier than ever!

Recognised as the farm shop’s biggest annual event, Lambing Days offers visitors a rare opportunity to step onto a working Hampshire farm during one of the most important moments in the agricultural calendar.

Due to overwhelming demand in 2025, with every session fully booked in advance, Westlands has released tickets earlier this year to give families the chance to plan ahead and avoid disappointment.

Lambing Days invites visitors behind the scenes to witness the realities of British sheep farming during lambing season. Guests can expect to see newborn lambs up close, learn first hand from the farm team about how the ewes and lambs are cared for. It’s a chance to experience life on a working farm, while learning about sheep farming and seasonal agriculture.

As a family-run farm and farm shop business, Westlands has built its reputation on transparency, provenance and high-welfare farming practices. A central part of the Westlands ethos is educating people about where their food comes from and creating meaningful connections between the local community and modern British agriculture.

By opening the farm gates each spring, Westlands aims to bridge the gap between field and fork. They are helping families, children and food lovers alike better understand the journey behind British produce.

Visitors must book in advance, as capacity is limited to ensure animal welfare and a high-quality visitor experience.

Kayleigh Collett, of Westlands Farm Shop, said:

“Lambing season is a huge responsibility, and opening the farm for Lambing Days allows us to share that reality with our community. We believe it’s important that people understand the work, care and decision-making behind British farming. By welcoming visitors onto the farm, we’re helping to connect families with agriculture in a way that’s honest, informative and rooted in real life.”

“Sheep welfare always comes first on our farm. This year, with the prolonged wet weather, we made the decision to shear our ewes four months earlier than usual. This reduces the risk of flystrike later in the season, ensures they're in the best possible condition heading into lambing, and as Romney sheep are a particularly woolly breed, it also makes it much easier for the lambs to find their mother's milk.”

At a time when British food security is firmly in the national conversation, understanding how food is produced and the pressures farmers face has never been more important. Events like Lambing Days play an important role in educating the public about the realities of British farming, highlighting the care, expertise and year-round commitment required to produce high quality, British food.