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Live and learn on organic farms in the United Kingdom

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What is WWOOF®?

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) links visitors with organic farmers, promotes an educational and cultural exchange and builds a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.

WWOOF was founded in 1971 and is one of the world’s first educational and cultural exchange programs. Today, WWOOF is in more than 132 countries around the world (and growing).

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WWOOF in the United Kingdom

WWOOF UK is the national organization helping to create local WWOOFing opportunities in the United Kingdom and to promote sustainable farming as a lifestyle.

Visitors, or 'WWOOFers', share in daily life with their host and learn about organic agriculture, while spending about half of each day helping out on a farm.

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Be a WWOOFer

Share daily life on an organic farm, learn about sustainable lifestyles and experience new cultures.

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Be a Host

Welcome people from various walks of life and share your expertise and passion about organic farming, growing food, and living sustainably.

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Andrew

Andrew United Kingdom

I have just returned from a wonderful month with Carol at Stable Cottage. Nestled in the woods and looking up at the South Downs, Stable Cottage is a wonderful warm home and a meeting point for Carol's wonderful circle of friends and family. I have been made to feel very welcome and invited to dinner parties, a birthday party, the cinema etc. etc. Carol is a wonderful host, warm, funny, knowledgeable and strikes a good balance between giving guidance and allowing an appropriate level of autonomy. The food, oh the food.....if you are concerned about your figure probably best you don't come. I can't offer high enough praise, but perhaps if I tell you that a dozen people or more will crowd round a table that normally sits four to enjoy the wonderful food lovingly made by Carol it will give you an idea. The time of year dictated the work and in the garden it was mostly clearing, cutting back and generally preparing for the season ahead. During the last week I did dig two compost beds which gave me first hand experience of the clay that lies beneath. The sheep and chickens are a short walk away and on a slope that leads up to the downs. I really enjoyed getting involved with this and got involved with organically spraying the sheep, moving enclosures etc. The location is great and public transport is remarkably good for a village location. You have ready access to the South Downs, Lewes is a few miles away and is a really nice town with a sense of history and independence.

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Eustache

Eustache France

We were the first wwoofers of Jude. She was really an amazing host. It was a very interesting work in a lovely forest. Of cours that I recommend this member !

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Rhys

Rhys United Kingdom

Great time with Susannah and everybody else on the farm! Learned a lot of carpentry skills, delicious cooked food and superb hospitality. Got to go on a few walks around the local area and spent some off time in Aberystwyth. All around awesome little project to be working on, can't wait to see the dairy up and running!

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Tom

Tom United Kingdom

What a lovely family to stay with! Susannah and Ali were everything you could wish for in hosts and super welcoming. The caravan with the wood burner is easy to make toasty and the work (especially when helped by their astonishingly helpful and brilliant six year old daughter) is enjoyable and varied. Loved waking up to the dawn chorus surrounded by glorious woodland and cycling the beautiful Mawddach trail on my day off or getting Susannah and Ali’s tips for a good walks. Thank you!

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Victorien

Victorien France

I spent two wonderful weeks at Pillars, surrounded by fun and kind people with whom I loved working and going out. The village is beautiful and just a 15-minute walk away. The surrounding area is stunning and there is plenty to see if you enjoy exploring. The work is never too tiring and it's very interesting to learn about vegetables and organic produce. The organic shop offers you the opportunity to get some very good products and the accommodation is very comfortable. I recommend it and thank you again!

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Victorien

Victorien France

I spent two wonderful weeks with Nicholas and his family, who are all lovely and interesting people! The location is magnificent, on the edge of a lake at the foot of small mountains and surrounded by wild countryside. We are also very close to a charming little village. The work involves landscaping and growing vegetables. It is not tiring and is very interesting. Nicholas can also take you to visit Oban, the nearest town. I highly recommend it if you like adventure and wild places. There are also sheep and chickens.

Eleonora

Eleonora Italy

I spent about two months at Carr House with Anna and Jack, including Christmas, and I’m truly grateful for this experience. I mainly worked with the dogs helping Jack while he was recovering from surgery and it turned out to be one of the happiest periods of my life. I had the privilege of seeing Labrador puppies being born and then leaving for their new families, such a special experience. I took care of all the Labradors living there, beautiful and well-trained working dogs. Jack has done an incredible job with them. Working outdoors in all weather conditions isn’t always easy but it’s deeply rewarding. Anna and Jack are a wonderful couple, full of stories and genuinely caring about their guests. They make you feel welcome from the start. Anna is an amazing cook, she even made an Italian dinner better than an Italian! We had so much fun together. She mainly takes care of the house and the B&B and there’s always plenty of work for anyone willing to roll up their sleeves. I also shared this time with Eleanor, the other wwoofer, It was lovely to meet her and share this journey with. Carr House feels like something out of a novel, peaceful and full of charm. There are buses to explore nearby villages or visit York, which makes it easy to discover the area. I would recommend this experience to anyone who loves dogs, doesn’t mind hard work or being outdoors, and knows how to adapt. I honestly wish I could have stayed longer and I truly hope to come back and visit them one day.

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Rob

Rob United Kingdom

Brilliant week, bendigedig. Super friendly and relaxed stay in farmhouse helping with the cooking of plenty of lovely meals. I really enjoyed the work too despite the drizzle... fencing and planting trees the main operation but the day spent bringing the sheep in off the hills for scanning was an unforgettable experience and real bonus. Considerate host who took safety seriously while carrying out the work. Diolch yn fawr lawn Owain Rob

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Ursula

Ursula United Kingdom

I spent 5 days at Anne's and Matthew's and I thoroughly enjoyed it! They are superb hosts and cooks and look after Woofers really well. It was great learning things about plants and making bread, yogurt and more. We had great conversations during and beyond delicious dinners, and played board games too, and we also had a great time with their two lovely dogs! There are also chickens, they are rescue hens and it's so good to see how they are thriving in their new environment. Our tasks were varied and enjoyable. On top of all this, we were also shown around the area, seeing a cheese factory, and wonderful views across the amazing Forest of Bowland - which is incidentally not a forest but moorland! I only wish I could have stayed longer. I can highly recommend Wwoofing at Anne's and Matthews, and look forward to return later in the year for another Wwoof! Thank you Anne and Matthew!

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Delila

Delila United Kingdom

Great weekend away - welcoming, kind, knowledgeable Host - would definitely recommend! If you are looking for a meaningful, high-energy weekend where you can swap the city for the soil, Kensworthbury is the gold standard. I recently completed a short-stay break here and cannot recommend it enough for those who want a genuine, hands-on introduction to regenerative smallholding without the pressure of a long-term commitment. The Welcome & Safety From the moment I arrived, Louise and Mario made me feel completely at home. Mario was very kind to pick me up at the station and drive me to the house. The environment is grounded, respectful, and incredibly inclusive. Accommodation & Facilities - Bedroom: My room was great. It was clean, tidy, and had all the amenities needed. I was also given anything that may be needed additionally - the Hosts are kind and accommodating. The room is bright and has nice views overlooking the countryside and good facilities for shower/toilets. It feels safe and very much part of the house and family! - The Kitchen & Cuisine: The heart of the home! The food was absolutely delicious—wholesome, fresh, and often featuring ingredients straight from the land. It was very healthy food and Mario and Louise were kind to accommodate different choices for guests and emphasised healthier options to suit as needed. They kindly tried to provide me with healthier options and the food was truly delicious! I would definately recommend the recipes! The Wor...

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Hamza

Hamza United Kingdom

I spent an amazing month with Maisie and August. They are really kind and hospitable people. August manages the farm, and I learned a lot from him during my time there. It was a pleasure to volunteer on the farm, and the whole experience was lovely. We did some pruning, prepared beds, and planted different crops… Maisie made some absolutely delicious dinners, which made the experience even better . Overall, it was a 10/10 experience. The accommodation was comfortable, and I highly recommend volunteering on their farm :)

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Maya

Maya United Kingdom

I had an amazing experience at [Host]. This was my first time WWOOFing and Anne and Matthew set the bar very high! I had originally booked a 4 night stay, but ended up extending my trip 2 extra nights. Even though poor weather restricted how much work we could do, I still learned a lot about organic gardening and sustainable living. On the daily, we helped out around the garden and made bread & yogurt in preparation for the next day. The home is beautiful and the dogs are friendly. Anne and Matthew are very accommodating and work hard to put the WWOOFers needs first. WWOOFing aside, they are also lovely people to spend time with. We played board games, sewed, cooked, baked, and talked for hours. Feeling very lucky to have received their wisdom, and feeling eager to return! Thank you!

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