Pightle Farm
Three Generations Of Farmers, Working The Land For Nearly 100 Years
Simon and his wife Sarah now lead the family farming business at Pightle Farm, continuing a proud three-generation farming tradition. The Dudley family’s roots in Manuden began with Jack Dudley and his two sons, Peter and Denis. Peter later married Liz, and together they lived in Barley, Hertfordshire, where they developed and expanded the contracting side of the business. Peter and Liz went on to purchase Pightle Farm, where Simon has since taken over the day-to-day running of the farm with Sarah, further growing and strengthening the contracting enterprise for the next generation.
About Our Farm
Farm
The farm is an all arable one, situated between two north Essex villages Elmdon and Chrishall running along the border Cambridgeshire. We grow wheat, barley, oil seed rape and as mentioned run a contracting business . We have two black Labradors and a small apiary of honey bees. You may get a chance to sample some honey.
Stays
Field of Dreams is our exclusive caravan and camping site, set in our meadow on top of one of the highest points in Essex. You will have an amazing 360-degree view and if you are lucky even a Spitfire on a practice flight taking off from nearby Duxford War Museum. There is an excellent pub a mile walk away in the village of Chrishall. Stays are from £20 a night
“If you build it, they will come.”
– Ray Kinsella
Get In Touch
If you would like to plan your stay in the” Field of dreams”, or to find out more about the farm, please get in touch - we would love to hear from you.