Nicola Goodwin

Local campaigners succeeded in having the historic Turnastone Court water meadows in Herefordshire withdrawn from sale after raising concerns about their long‑term protection. The Countryside Regeneration Trust, which had planned to sell the farm’s land and buildings to raise funds, reversed its decision following community pressure but may still sell the buildings while retaining the land. Advocates stress that the farm’s ecological and historical importance, including its ancient irrigation system and links to C. S. Lewis’s Narnia, requires safeguards to ensure it remains a viable working farm with its heritage preserved.

A historically significant Herefordshire farm believed to have inspired C. S. Lewis’s depiction of Narnia has been withdrawn from sale after local campaigners raised concerns about its future. The Countryside Regeneration Trust reversed its plan to sell the 247‑acre site following community pressure, though it may still sell associated buildings. Supporters argue the land’s ecological, cultural and agricultural value requires long‑term protection to keep the farm intact and functional. The trust cites financial pressures but says it is committed to working with the community on a sustainable path forward.