It really doesn't matter what time of year you visit us, there are always things to see and do. Two days are never the same at Fairboroughs whether it's new born lambs, bluebell woods or traditional harvesting fun. We hope the memories you take away will last you a lifetime.
As with all farming families our work revolves around the seasons so have a look at our monthly highlights and choose when you'd most like to visit.
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Although it's crips and chilly outside in January our cosy stone cottages are a welcome haven to our visitors.
Our animals are indoors at this time of year in large straw pens.
We often find February is our snowy month when the landscape becomes a beautiful bright winter wonderland.
Your are likely to see a mirriad of wild birds including woodpeckers, nuthatches and robins feeding in the garden.
The deer may be seen through the bare woods finding what they can to eat.
Days are lengthening in March and the spring is on our minds with cows starting to calve.
Preparations are in full swing for the lambing.
The curlews return and daffodils begin to show their heads.
Take a walk through the fields and enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature awakening after a long winter.
One of our busiest periods is upon us, with April bringing lambing and work on the land.
Swallows return and you may hear the cuckoo.
Perhaps you can bottle feed some of the newly born lambs.
Trees and fields start to become alive with the differing shades of new green growth.
The stock starts to be seen back in the fields.
Easter is the signal for local attractions to open.
In May bluebells and rhododendrons are seen within the woods and add a welcome splash of colour.
Lambs are skipping and jumping as they become stronger.
Maintenance continues with fencing needing to be done.
The Bank Holiday gives a kick start to the summer season with well dressings and village events starting to appear on the calendar.
Why not visit the Stafford County Show?
Harvesting is well underway on the farm, by June, with grass being cut and stored ready for the following winter.
Dry stone walling to maintain the traditional field boundaries is often underway at this time.
Shearing of the sheep takes place now as it is essential for the health of the animals.
The deer are calving in the fields.
The longer evenings give you time to enjoy a BBQ or two.
July is traditionally our haymaking month, when we hope for long dry days.
The traditional Leek Agricultural Show is this month with many things to see and do.
August is one of our quieter months with the chance to sit back and appreciate the ling summer evenings and BBQs.
A local Country Fayre and farm fun day is a popular venue for the Bank Holiday.
During September you may hear the primeval roar of the deer in the woods as this is the rutting, (mating), season.
The dark green of late summer growth reminds us that this season is drawing to a close.
In October the stunning autumn colours start to show and the evenings are drawing in and yet there may still be the opportunity for that last BBQ.
Maintenance continues on fences and we are getting the buildings ready for the forthcoming winter.
By November the need to feed cattle and sheep is upon us again and the grass gathered in the summer is fed daily.
Bonfire night and fireworks at Alton Towers is a sight not to be missed this month.
December means the short days are back with us and with it being our busiest time of year days come and go quickly.
There is the possibility of snow again.
Christmas brings the local church choir to the farm singing carols.