The Spinning Barn

The Spinning Barn is located on our smallholding in Norfolk where you are warmly invited to spend a day in tranquil surroundings while you learn to hand spin our gorgeous wool. ​ We are passionate about preserving our nation's rare breed sheep and have chosen to keep the very rare North Ronaldsay sheep, which you may have heard of as the seaweed eating sheep. This is due to the way they have evolved to survive by eating the seaweed on the sea shores where they are confined for several months of the year on their native Orkney island. They come in such a fabulous range of colours but we have chosen shades of fawn and grey. You may also like to know that we keep all of our sheep for their whole lives. We love them all so much! In 2013 we introduced the unusual Icelandic sheep into our flock which have made a fabulous addition with their long, lustrous, dual-coated fibre. During your visit you will be able to meet our gorgeous sheep who will also donate their wool for you to spin during your workshop. You can also read all about their wool in an article written by Theresa for PLY magazine.