Deepdale Farm

Name

Deepdale Farm

Legal name

Deepdale Farm

Website

https://deepdalefarm.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Deepdale Farm is a family-owned 650-acre regenerative organic arable farm on the North Norfolk Coast of England, diversified into tourism (camping and rooms), retail (Dalegate Market), events, workshops, and film location services, with approximately 80% of acreage under Countryside Stewardship. It serves holidaymakers, regional grain buyers, film and broadcast production companies, and the local community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Arable Farming and Agritourism

NAICS

Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming (111191), Other Crop Farming (1119), Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Regenerative Agriculture (Soil Carbon, Cover Crops, Reduced/No-Till) (AFAGAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Farmstay Rooms (Working Farms/Ranches) (THAMABAG)

Keywords

• Organic arable farming
• Regenerative agriculture
• Farm accommodation services
• Rural craft workshops
• Farm location services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnham Deepdale

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Arable Crop Sales: Sales of combinable crops grown on the farm including wheat, barley, oats, and rye. Crops are sold as milling or feed quality grain, with some going to local processors (e.g., White Oats supplying Northern Ireland).
2. Tourism & Accommodation: Income from Deepdale Camping & Rooms (campsite, backpackers hostel, groups hostel) operated as a separate business from the same location. Cross-promotion between farming and tourism operations.
3. Retail - Dalegate Market: Shopping centre and café at Burnham Deepdale operated as a separate business, offering supermarket, fuel station, café, clothing, jewellery, accessories, bike hire, and holiday accommodation.
4. Film Location Services: Rental fees for using the farm as a film and photography location. Services include providing diverse location types, accommodation, catering facilities, farm equipment, and skilled agricultural staff who can operate machinery.
5. Events & Workshops: Revenue from rural craft courses (green woodworking, willow weaving), nature walks, bat walks, and other events. Some events are free (Open Farm Sunday), while workshops are paid.
6. Countryside Stewardship Payments: Government payments received through Countryside Stewardship schemes for maintaining environmental features, wildlife habitats, and conservation practices on approximately 80% of the farm.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Deepdale Farm is a regenerative organic arable farm on the North Norfolk Coast at Burnham Deepdale that combines organic crop production with a diversified portfolio of on-site businesses: camping and self-catering accommodation, a farm shop and market selling local produce, rural craft and traditional skills workshops, and film/photography location hire. The farm operates as a multi-revenue rural estate blending agricultural output with agritourism and education.

Product overview

Deepdale Farm operates as an integrated rural destination combining a regenerative organic arable farm with nature conservation, visitor experiences, and hospitality services. The core offering is the organic farm itself, complemented by Deepdale Camping & Rooms (campsite, hostels, and accommodation), Dalegate Market (retail and cafe), guided farm walks, rural craft workshops, nature events, annual Open Farm Sunday events organized by LEAF, the Deepdale Podcast (monthly North Norfolk magazine programme), and film location services for production companies. The diversified business model supports the agricultural operations while providing public engagement with farming and nature.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camping and Self-Catering Accommodation On-site camping and self-catering accommodation at Burnham Deepdale on the North Norfolk Coast, offered to families, couples, and leisure visitors seeking nature-based stays.
• Farm Shop and Market On-site farm shop and market at Deepdale Farm selling local produce and farm goods to visitors and the local community.
• Film and Photography Location Hire Commercial hire of Deepdale Farm's varied rural and coastal landscapes for film, television, advertising, and photography productions.
• Rural Craft and Traditional Skills Workshops Paid workshops at Deepdale Farm covering rural craft and traditional skills such as spinning, weaving, and other heritage crafts, delivered on-site for adult learners and hobbyists.
• Organic Arable Crop Production Regenerative organic arable farming at Deepdale Farm producing organic grains and other arable crops for wholesale to organic grain buyers and millers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Soil organic matter improved from 2-2.9% to approximately 3% in fields under cover crops for 10 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeepdale Farm participates in Open Farm Sunday, an annual nationwide initiative organized by LEAF to connect people to farming and food production. LEAF promotes more sustainable farming through nature-based solutions. This partnership aligns with Deepdale's regenerative farming mission and provides a platform for public engagement.
• Water Sensitive Farming / Norfolk Rivers TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorfolk Rivers Trust's Water Sensitive Farming team advised on soil management and cover crops to address flooding and erosion issues. They conducted soil testing with the farm team and provided ongoing support for implementing regenerative practices. This partnership was instrumental in developing Deepdale's cover crop program.
• Norfolk FWAGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorfolk Farming Advice FWAG provided guidance on Countryside Stewardship applications and regenerative agriculture practices. Worked with farm to put approximately 80% of the farm into environmental stewardship schemes.
• Cotswold SeedsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeed company providing technical advice on cover crop mixes and bespoke seed formulations. Suggested the nine-species cover crop mix used for soil repair and erosion mitigation. Ongoing technical support for cover crop selection and management.
• Norfolk & Norwich Bat GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert volunteers from the Norfolk & Norwich Bat Group lead bat walks at Deepdale Farm, providing bat detectors and knowledge to discover various species utilizing the farm's woodland habitats. Eight different bat species have been identified on the farm.
• Iceni Bird Monitoring GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lamsdells from the Iceni Bird Monitoring Group regularly record birds on the farm and provide bird ringing demonstrations during Open Farm Sunday events. They contribute to the farm's wildlife monitoring and educational programs.
• Hedge CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation volunteer group that works with Deepdale Farm on hedgerow planting and restoration projects. The volunteers have helped plant thousands of new hedging plants and support ongoing conservation work across the farm.
• Eat Farm NowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership during COVID-19 lockdown for educational content. Deepdale Farm contributed to lockdown learning materials including videos about farming and food production for families stuck at home.
• Antobot and Loughborough UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKRI-funded project bringing unmanned aerial and ground vehicles (agricultural robots) to Deepdale Farm. Partnership exploring how technology can help the farm operate more efficiently and sustainably.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Daylesford Farm: Daylesford operates a diversified regenerative organic farm in the Cotswolds with a farm shop, cafe, cookery school, events, and accommodation. Its integrated regenerative + hospitality + retail model mirrors Deepdale's structure most closely among UK peers.
• Fordhall Farm: Shropshire organic farm held in community ownership, with farm tours, events, and educational engagement. Comparable to Deepdale in combining organic farming with strong public access and educational programming.
• Riverford Organic Farmers: Devon-based organic farming business with direct-to-consumer vegetable box scheme, on-farm events, and a strong content brand. Comparable to Deepdale in combining organic production with direct sales and public-facing engagement.
• Knepp Estate: West Sussex rewilding project on former farmland offering safari tours, glamping, and a strong conservation brand. Comparable in monetizing a regenerated rural estate through tourism and nature-based experiences.
• Sheepdrove Organic Farm: Berkshire organic farm with on-site eco-friendly B&B, wedding and event venue, and farm tours. Closely comparable to Deepdale's combination of organic farming with paid visitor experiences and accommodation.
• Plaw Hatch Farm: Sussex-based biodynamic organic farm with farm shop, courses, and community events. Comparable in offering organic production alongside on-site retail, education, and direct consumer engagement.

Regional players

• Holkham Estate: Large Norfolk coastal estate combining arable farming, hospitality, events, and visitor attractions. Comparable in operating diversified rural businesses on the North Norfolk Coast, though at significantly larger scale and with more conventional farming.

Emerging players

• FarmED: Oxfordshire-based regenerative farming education center offering courses, events, and demonstration of regenerative practices. Comparable to Deepdale's educational and events-focused side, though more narrowly focused on learning rather than primary production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DeepdaleFarm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsbV6-GBMJTtlL7g-q-b79g
• Facebookfacebook.com/Deepdale.Farm
• Instagraminstagram.com/deepdalefarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deepdale-farm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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