Widdington Grange Open Day

See robotic milking in action and meet the team behind Lely Center Longtown.

Step inside Widdington Grange run by the Throup family. See how automation has been built into the heart of their dairy business. With five Lely Astronaut robots already installed, the shed has been designed with space ready for a sixth, making the set-up truly future-proof.

The farm runs with Lely Collectors and uses sand bedding, keeping cubicles cleaner and cows more comfortable. The shed is also split to manage cow flow and grouping effectively, supporting both efficiency and welfare.

This is your chance to see how robotic milking can work at scale, while still giving flexibility to adapt and grow. From cleaner floors to calm, consistent milking routines, the Throup herd shows what is possible when the right technology is in place.

The Lely Center Longtown team will be on hand to talk you through the system, explain the benefits of the shed design, and answer your questions. Whether you are already considering automation or simply curious to see what five robots in action look like, this is a farm visit not to miss.

 

On the Day

• Rolling farm tours throughout the day
• Lunch provided (registration required for food token)
• Meet the Lely Center Longtown team
• See A5 Astronauts and barn equipment in action

 

Register Today

 Registered attendees will receive an Open Day Pack, including:

• Farm map
• Information on rolling tours
• A5 Next brochure
• Barn Equipment leaflet
• Food token
• Lely pen

 We’ll email you closer to the date with all the final details.

 👉 Register now to secure your place and your Open Day Pack.