Welcome to our latest farming blog written by our Farmer, Justin, featuring new arrivals on the farm… What a wet winter we’ve experienced in Torbay! As depressing as winter can […]
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Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust is working to protect the rare Brown Hairstreak Butterfly
Nestled along Preston Down Road, Paignton lies a green haven meticulously tended by the Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust. Here, the rarely seen brown hairstreak butterfly finds its home, thanks […]
We’re working to give our Memorial Rose Garden a brighter future
The roses in our Memorial Rose Garden at Cockington Country Park have sadly reached the end of their 10 year life span and are now in need of replacement. To […]
Welcoming Spring: Preparing for lambs at Occombe
As the chill of winter begins to fade away we’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new season: lambing time! If you’re curious about what goes into preparing for […]
Innovative campaign launched to protect Berry Head’s fragile ecosystem
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust, a dedicated conservation charity that cares for Berry Head as well as 76% of Torbay’s natural green spaces, has launched a striking new campaign designed […]
It’s time for pregnancy diagnosing!
Justin our Farm & Estate Manager shares another update with us – this time focusing on pregnancy diagnosing of our herd who have recently moved inside for winter.
Our Christmas opening times
Our Christmas opening times
A unique Christmas gift that does good too
This holiday season, give the gift of joy and conservation. By adopting one of Occombe Farm’s animals, you’re not just treating a loved one to a special and meaningful present, […]
Why do cows get moved indoors for winter?
We will be tackling questions like this as well as many others in a series of up-coming blogs written by Justin – our Farm & Estate Manager. We’ll be […]
Students make a difference at Occombe Farm
Students from Torquay Academy have raised enough funds to enable Occombe Farm to replace the covering of a polytunnel in their community garden. The students, part of the Academy’s Kitson […]
Volunteers at Berry Head preserving nature whilst honouring a legacy
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust have recently welcomed a unique group of volunteers to their National Nature Reserve at Berry Head. The group, from Earthworks Conservation Volunteers, have been making […]
Rare discovery of Ruby-tailed wasp at Berry Head National Nature Reserve
A rare sighting of a ruby-tailed wasp was recently captured on camera within the National Nature Reserve at Berry Head in Brixham, Devon. This remarkable find is causing quite a […]
Upgrades to Churston Cove path
The steps leading to Churston Cove will be closed from Monday 11th – Friday 15th September (weather permitting) while we undertake necessary improvements and repairs. These include: new and replacement […]
New trees for historic lime tree avenue in Cockington Country Park
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust has planted two new lime trees and a new hornbeam for Cockington Country Park, thanks to donations kindly received from the Big Noise Chorus and the Cockington Creative Makers.
Important works to Memorial Rose Garden at Cockington
We are planning to replace damaged and unsafe rose trellises with new trellises and roses.
Trust say goodbye to much loved CEO in recent restructure move
As part of a restructure, Damian Offer will be leaving the Trust on 30th November 2022.
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
It’s with great sadness that we say farewell to a remarkable and truly inspirational Queen.
Oak trees planted in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT) has marked The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by planting an oak tree at Occombe Farm, Cockington Country Park and Maidencombe.
Cockington Country Park has been awarded its 25th Green Flag!
For 25 years the Green Flag Award has celebrated amazing spaces, shared best practice and raised standards, protecting parks for all. Only four parks have been in the scheme since the beginning, one of which is Cockington Country Park. It has won the award for 25 years in a row and is now being honoured with a special commemorative plaque to recognise this huge achievement.
Occombe Farm Shop is open; a new hub for a taste of the West Country’s finest!
The new Occombe Farm Shop showcases the very best produce the West Country has to offer. A huge 75% of its products have been sourced from across the region. There is a massive 6,000 product range including fresh and wholefoods, wines, spirits, beers and ciders, bakery and deli, and lifestyle and gifts.
