The Farmer’s Arms

19/06/2026

Grey sky today but still SO MUCH GOING ON IN OUR GARDENS!
Gorgeous rambler rose on our workshop (variety unknown but could be ‘Chevy Chase’), a white deutzia by the Japanese fermentation barn chock full of bumble bees, an Angelica with more heads than we’ve ever seen - and in its 3rd year from seed too, our rejuvenated car park Ungarden (2 soil-less beds of pure slate and pure limestone gravel, sown with seed in 2023 and again this May) with thanks to in for the great edging, and a beautiful thornless blackberry ‘Oachita’ we have trained by the workshop door for easy snacking 😍.

18/06/2026

When we invited Moth Guru Rob Pickett to our open weekend at Lawson Park last June, we had no idea how excited we would get about MOTHS 🤩.
I mean, there are circa 2500 kinds in the UK, compared to a mere 60 butterflies and naturally they’re an indicator of a richly biodiverse landscape!

So we have invited Rob back and this time to our fields and gardens at The Farmer’s Arms where he will leave out his amazing moth traps for the night before our very special morning event on Saturday, July 4 for - this is just one of a host of special events we are doing, including a Scythe Weekender and a Making a Meadow Workshop.

Then over a tasty al fresco breakfast freshly made in our kitchens (incl.
in the ticket price) Rob will guide us through all the incredible moth varieties that he will have caught that evening. And don’t worry, the traps are humane and all moths are gently re released after studying and ID’ing them.

Expect some common beauties and probably some rarities too - at Lawson Park Rob identified no fewer than 114 individual species of moths in one night!

You might have heard of some of them - for example the elephant hawk moth - but there will be others that may be new to you. The names are just one of the lovely things about them - who doesn’t want to spot the Smoky Wainscott or even the Small Fan Foot?!

There are just 10 tickets left, at £15 full / £11 concession. Head to What’s On at our website to book.

10/06/2026

Our Head Gardener & Meadow Maestro Karen Guthrie returns this summer on to lead her popular Making a Meadow workshop!

Our 6 acres around the pub contain a huge array of meadow habitats, from open and sunny to damp and shaded. Building on 2025’s workshops we will review last year’s yellow rattle and wildflower plug planting, learning how to keep improving existing meadows as well as how to start from scratch whether you have a little town garden, a pot of soil or a scrubby acre.

Karen will cover achievable, time-efficient and realistic management and care, using strimmers and mowers as well as scythes and sickles.

Seed provenance and seed saving will also be discussed, as will easy and fun techniques for all the family to help create and enjoy meadows however big or small.

Tickets are just £12 and on sale now via our What’s On section of the website!

08/06/2026

Pop in between 2-4pm next Saturday June 13th for our special event for - a chance to ask the more experienced members of The Farmer’s Arms Gardening School all about greening your approach to gardening, whether you have a few pots or a few acres.

They can answer questions about everything from rainwater harvesting to veg beds to composting to biodiversity-enhancing planting for pollinators. And considerably more besides.

You’re welcome to look about our extensive ornamental and productive gardens, and to enjoy Diana’s Orchard too. will provide you with refreshments so you can make an afternoon of it.

28/05/2026

We’re thrilled to be launching our brand new fridge freezer vending machine this Saturday- a 24 hour village shop packed full of local goodies!

Inside you’ll find delicious fresh produce including our very own Crake Valley apple juice, cakes baked by Cafeteen, and more from local producers. It’s a fantastic way for us to help supply the village with fresh food and essentials, especially as we don’t have any shops within walking distance!

To celebrate, come by on Saturday at 4pm where we’ll be offering HALF PRICE cake!

A huge thank you to for supporting us and helping make this possible.

And if you’re a local producer, grower or baker and would like to sell your produce through the vending machine, we’d love to hear from you - just get in touch!

28/05/2026

We’re sorry to say that due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ll be closed on Saturday night this week- sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.

We will still be open as usual during the day with Cafeteen serving coffees, cakes, pub lunches and daytime food until 4pm, so please do still come by and see us then.

Thank you, as always, for your understanding and continued support - we’ll be back soon!

28/05/2026

We’re sorry to say that due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ll be closed on Saturday night this week- sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment caused!

We will still be open as usual during the day with Cafeteen serving coffees, cakes, pub lunches and daytime food until 4pm, so please do still come by and see us then.

Thank you, as always for your understanding and continued support - We’ll be back soon!

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

We’re recruiting at The Farmers Arms!

As some of our team move on to new adventures, we’re looking for a few people to join us as we head into a busy summer and the next phase of the pub’s development.

We’re now recruiting for :

— Seasonal Live-In Kitchen Lead & Venue Support
A varied hospitality role helping lead a simple, welcoming food offer while supporting events, workshops and day-to-day venue life. Ideal for someone adaptable, practical and interested in the overlap between hospitality, culture and rural life

— Operations & Admin Coordinator
A key organisational role supporting events, bookings, logistics, hospitality operations and the smooth running of the site across our pub, accommodation and cultural programme.

— Finance Manager / Bookkeeper
Supporting the financial systems behind both Grizedale Arts and The Farmers Arms, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, reporting and day-to-day finance administration using Xero.

We’re a small team working within a complex and evolving project, so we’re looking for people who are collaborative, calm, capable and interested in community-led culture and hospitality.

Please see our website for more details on these roles and information on how to apply!