A dairy farm welcomed 2,000 people to its premises for an open day.

Bayard Dairy farm in Weymouth took part in the countrywide LEAF Open Farm Sunday, which saw numerous farms all over the UK open their doors to the public.

This event, which took place on Sunday, June 9, gave farmers the opportunity to show the public how the farming process works.

Sam Foot, owner of the farm, said: "It was the fourth year we have done it, and we have gradually got more people.

"It was really good. A lot of young families came along. Some people who just pass the farm on their way to work also visited."

Mr Foot said that around 2,000 people attended the Bayard Dairy open day, and that nearly half of them had never been to an Open Farm Sunday before.

Other Dorset farms that took part in the event included Washingpool Farm in Bridport, Symondsbury Estate in Bridport, Field Barn Farm in Blandford and Lower Farm in Blandford.

Annabel Shackleton, manager of LEAF Open Farm Sunday, said: "The overwhelmingly positive response from both farmers and visitors has again illustrated the power of linking the public with farming.

"We are so proud of the positive impact of these events and we shouldn’t underestimate the deeply rewarding experience that they offer visitors. "As well as the important opportunity for open dialogue between farmers and the public, many visitors commented on how much they appreciated being welcomed onto farm and the space and freedom to enjoy the countryside in safety."

A total of 361 farms opened for this year's Open Farm Sunday, and LEAF estimates that 230,000 people visited farms across the county.

Caroline Drummond, LEAF Chief Executive said: "With farming and food supply in the news so much over the last 12 months visitors were more keen than ever this year to know more about how we are producing food and looking after soils and the wider environment.

"We learn best when we get our hands dirty and LEAF Open Farm Sunday is about building real, personal experiences that help everyone feel connected to food and farming and empowered to make better choices for themselves and the environment."