Preparing for Your Visit

We want everyone who visits Longmead Community Farm to feel welcome, safe and at ease. This page provides helpful information to support you in preparing for your visit and to make your time with us as comfortable and positive as possible.

If you have any questions before you arrive, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Before You Arrive

Booking & Arrangements

All visits to Longmead are arranged in advance. This helps us ensure that we are ready to welcome you and that the visit is appropriate for your needs.

If you are attending as part of a family programme, wellbeing activity, professional referral or venue hire, you will receive information about timings, what to expect and who to contact if you have questions.

What to Bring

Longmead is a rural, working community farm, so we recommend coming prepared for outdoor activity and changing weather.

Please bring:

• Comfortable clothing suitable for indoor and outdoor activities
• Warm layers and waterproofs
• Sturdy footwear or wellies
• Any personal items you may need for the day or overnight stay
• Any medication or health‑related items you require

If you are staying overnight, you will be given information in advance about bedding, food arrangements and facilities.

What to Expect at Longmead

A Calm, Shared Environment

Longmead is a place of calm, care and respect. We ask everyone to be mindful that other people may be using the site at the same time and to help us maintain a peaceful environment.

Practical Activities

Activities at Longmead may include cooking, creative work, gardening, outdoor play, walking or quiet reflection. Participation is encouraged, but we always respect individual needs, comfort levels and boundaries.

Outdoor Spaces

Much of our work takes place outdoors. Please expect uneven ground, natural surfaces and a rural setting. We encourage everyone to take care and follow guidance from staff and facilitators.

Safety & Wellbeing

Health & Safety

Longmead is a working farm and it is not possible to remove all risks. We have clear health and safety procedures and risk assessments in place, and staff will provide guidance during activities.

We ask all visitors to:

• Follow instructions from staff and facilitators
• Supervise children appropriately
• Take care around buildings, outdoor areas and equipment

Safeguarding

The safety and wellbeing of everyone at Longmead is very important to us. All staff, facilitators and volunteers follow safeguarding procedures and are trained to support a safe environment.

If you have any concerns during your visit, please speak to a member of the team.

Food & Facilities

Details about food, refreshments and facilities will be shared with you before your visit, depending on the nature of your booking.

If you have any dietary requirements, allergies or accessibility needs, please let us know in advance so we can do our best to accommodate you.

Respecting the Site

Longmead is a shared space and home to people, programmes and ongoing work.

We ask all visitors to:

• Treat the buildings, grounds and equipment with care
• Respect boundaries and any areas that are out of bounds
• Be mindful of noise levels, especially in the evenings
• Leave spaces tidy after use

Arrival & Directions

Longmead Community Farm is located in a rural area of Dorset.

You will receive directions before your visit. If you are unsure or experience difficulties finding us, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

Questions or Changes?

If you have any questions before your visit, or if your circumstances change, please get in touch.

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We look forward to welcoming you

We hope your time at Longmead Community Farm will be a positive and supportive experience. Thank you for taking the time to prepare for your visit — we look forward to welcoming you.