From Donkeys to Highland Cows: How Customer Experience Has Evolved
Discover how a passion for rare breeds and visitor experience turned Cotswold Farm Park into a world-class, ever-evolving attraction—find out what makes this rural gem so unique!
Adam Henson
I am a Cotswolds-based farmer and TV presenter, sharing experiences and life on the farm with viewers of BBC’s Countryfile.
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Why County Shows Still Capture Britain’s Rural Heart
From 18th-century innovation to modern marvel, find out why attending a county show is the ultimate way to experience British food, farming, and fun first hand.
Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s Century of Wonder
Sir David Attenborough has been shining a light on the natural world for more than seven decades. In the first of two Scribehound reflections on his centenary, Adam Henson pays tribute to his legacy
Meet the Loyal Companions Who Changed My Life
Explore the legacy of loyal dogs, fascinating canine facts, and the magic of Crufts to uncover why these four-legged friends are truly priceless in every sense.
What the heck are those?! A surprising arrival at the Farm Park
Find out why scientists and animal lovers from home and abroad are flocking to see our latest fluffy additions
The Rare Breeds Revolution Began With My Dad’s Vision
Discover the extraordinary story of Joe Henson, the visionary who turned rare farm animals into a world-first attraction—proof that passion and perseverance can change an entire industry.
How a 1970s Nightmare Film Still Saves Lives Today
From TV revolutions to farm tragedies, explore how the way we communicate safety has changed—yet why UK farming remains the country’s most dangerous job.
A Cotswold Christmas: Magic, Memories, and Farm Traditions
Step inside a Cotswold farmhouse this Christmas for cosy traditions, magical landscapes, and the vital role of local farms and businesses in making the holidays truly special.
Woolmen Sheep Drive: London’s Quirkiest Tradition Returns
Nothing quite prepared me for one of the barmiest, most spectacular and wonderfully uplifting days of my life – the annual London Sheep Drive.
Why Autumn’s Wild Harvest Is a Seasonal Treasure Trove
As summer gives way to autumn the woods, hedgerows and orchards are groaning with berries, nuts, and fruits - its a time of plenty for foragers, livestock and wild animals alike
Cirencester’s Royal Ag: 180 Years Shaping Land and Lives
As the RAU celebrates its 180th year, I look at the past and future of this institute of the countryside
Why Britain’s Harvest Is Facing Its Hardest Year Yet
The harvest of 2025 is one that is likely to be remembered for all the wrong reasons... nevertheless, getting the harvest safely in has always been cause for celebration