Posted on: Thursday 10 July 2025
Greenmeadow Community Farm has announced its re-opening date following an extensive transformation.
The much-loved farm has confirmed it will re-open its gates on Saturday 13 September 2025.
The farm has been undergoing a major revamp in a bid to transform it into a high-quality visitor destination in Torfaen.
The multi-million pound project has included renovation of existing buildings, a new play barn and brand-new animal facilities, as well as the installation of a state-of-the-art ground source heat pump system, funded through a £1.56m grant from Welsh Government.
Cllr Fiona Cross, Executive Member for Communities said: “It’s the good news we know you’ve all been waiting for, we are ready to confirm the opening date!
“Having recently visited the site, I can tell you that the transformation is really exciting and there are so many new experiences for you to enjoy.
"We are so grateful to the continued support of our communities, and we can’t wait for you to come and make new memories and put down roots in this special place.”
Gay Coley, from Coley Hill Consultants, who has supported Torfaen Council with the transformation, said: “We started out with three big challenges – how could we ensure the attraction becomes self-sustaining, enables visitors to get up close to a working farm and respects the historic buildings and heritage?
"We believe this renovation has done that and can’t wait to see a new generation enjoying a great day out at Greenmeadow Farm.”
The project includes extensive new play facilities, with the development of a new all-weather indoor Play Barn as well as new adventure outdoor play areas across the site. Greenmeadow’s animals big and small are being taken care of with new enclosures and a completely new Animal Barn.
Visitors will have more opportunities to get up close to their furry friends with Cuddle Corner and walking routes through many of the animal enclosures including chicken, rabbits and goats. There will also be new animals joining the old favourites on site.
Improving accessibility has been an important part of the transformation of Greenmeadow. Paths across the farm have been regraded and are being resurfaced, the event space has been fitted with a lift and accessible toilets and hoist-equipped changing facilities have been added.
Cllr Cross added: “It was important that accessibility and sustainability were improved, and we are grateful for the support of Welsh Government who have supported and funded this work. It’s taken a bit longer than planned but we trust the benefit will be seen for many years to come."
Part of the challenge of the transformation has been the age of the site, with the farmhouse dating back to 1752. A stunning new oak framed extension to the back of the farmhouse has added a new 90 seat café which will be open to the general public, as well as farm visitors.
The first visitors to the site will be encouraged to participate in activities that support the farm to flourish, with tree planting, seed bomb making and distributing and vegetable gardening all set to take place through the autumn.
Information about opening times, ticket prices and membership details will be available on the Greenmeadow Farm website in the next few weeks.