Hundreds of visitors poured through the gates at one Helston Farm as they opened at the weekend as part of Open Farm Sunday, farming’s national open day.

This was the second time Penventon Farm has taken part in Open Farm Sunday, organised by LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) and it proved to be a great success, providing a free, enjoyable, and educational day out for almost 1,000 visitors.

Guests learned about life on the farm first hand, meeting two day old chicks, baby sheep and piglets, cows and calves.

They were also able to get up close to a selection of both vintage and modern tractors, combines and farm machinery, before being treated to a quad bike and trailer ride and enjoying the stunning views across Loe Pool. Other activities included farm walks, a nature trail and a children’s workshop where they could make their own bug houses, and in the farm's garden people had the opportunity to sample some cheese and milkshake, provided by Dairy Crest, which is made from milk supplied by Penventon Farm.

Farm owners the Wallis family laid on tea and homemade cakes, with proceeds of £684 going to CLIC Sargent, the charity for children with cancer, and there was a barbecue by Porthleven School's parents and teachers association, which raised £316 for the school.

The Wallis family said: "We would like to thank everyone who volunteered to help with the Open Farm Sunday event, and would also like to say thank you to all the visitors who came along on the day."