Winter Solstice at Halstead Hill Farm - Morning session Saturday 19th December 2026

NatureSpot: John Cranfield, Stanford Reservoir, 07 December 2010

Credit/ Caption: NatureSpot: John Cranfield, Stanford Reservoir, 07 December 2010

Winter Solstice at Halstead Hill Farm - Morning session Saturday 19th December 2026

Location:
Halstead Hill Farm, Halstead House Lane, Halstead, Leicestershire, LE7 9DJ
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Join a fully funded walk enjoying the simplicity of winter with agri-ecologist Prof Chris Stoate & regenerative farmer Dr Miriam Stoate

Event details

Meeting point

At the Farm

Date

Time
10:00am - 12:00pm
A static map of Winter Solstice at Halstead Hill Farm - Morning session Saturday 19th December 2026

About the event

Learn about trees and over wintering birds on the farm. Wrap up warm for a walk of winter discovery and observation with agri-ecologist Professor Chris Stoate and regenerative farmer Dr Miriam Stoate.

Enjoy sweeping views across High Leicestershire with time to learn and ask questions. Holly, ivy and bay leaves from the farm will be available for sale.

Chris, an agri-environmental researcher at the nearby Allerton Project for more than thirty years and Honorary Professor at Nottingham University, has also studied farmland ecology in southern Europe and West Africa. 

Miriam grew up on a farm, researched land management in Thailand, Canada and England and enjoys welcoming groups to the farm.

Booking

Price

Free, the course is fully funded.
Places are limited so please only book if you are fully committed to attending.

Ticket information:
There are two types of tickets to chose from, a standard ticket which is funded and free.
The donation 'ticket' option, is a standard ticket but also gives the option of making a donation to Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.

Suggested donation

Donations to Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust are welcome

Suitable for

Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Mobility

The terrain is uneven at the farm, with inclines and at least a kilometre of walking across fields and woodland.

P

Parking information

At the farm

Contact us

Contact number: 0116 262 9968
Contact email: event@lrwt.org.uk