About Us

The Farming Life Centre opened in June 2005. It was set up by a group of interested individuals, all of whom have a professional or personal commitment to Peak District hill farming. It is based in a converted barn at Blackwell Hall Farm – a working dairy and sheep farm situated between the market towns of Buxton and Bakewell in the Peak District National Park.

FLC develops and hosts a range of health, social and economic activities which promote the well-being of Peak District farmers and rural communities, and celebrate farming past, present and future. 

FLC is run by a committed and welcoming team of staff (see the 'Contact Us' page), trustees (see the 'Governance' page) and volunteers (see the 'How you can help' page) who are always happy to help with any enquiries. 

FLC staff, June 2009: Alison Morton, Penny Ward, Julia Cook, Hannah Watson

Photo courtesy of Ruth Downing