Weymouth's Tumbledown Farm community project is hosting an open day to showcase their progress since restoring the land.

Residents are invited to the site at Southill on Saturday, October 1 to see first hand how Weymouth Town Council has developed the public space.

Visitors will get to see the former farm taking shape - including the growing fields, where produce is grown for vegetable boxes, with some supplies shared with The Nest community shop.

The land is also being used for educational purposes and there is a forest school space which provides outdoor learning experiences for children and families.

It was suggested that the space could be used to offer alternative learning opportunities for young people.

Cllr Jon Orrell, Weymouth Town Council’s spokesperson on Tumbledown, said: “Come along to the open day and learn more about the history of Tumbledown, see what progress has been made since the council took on the former farm and view the proposals for the new buildings and growing areas.”

There will be a suggestion box available where visitors to Tumbledown can share their ideas for giving the three growing fields some exciting names.

Cllr Orrell said: “You can also discover how you can get involved and share ideas on shaping Tumbledown’s development for the benefit of the community and find out about the many volunteering opportunities we have available on site.”

The open day will take place between 1.30pm-3.30pm at Tumbledown on Radipole Lane, Southill.

Guided walks around the site start from 1.45pm, along with nature walks with volunteer Bob Ford starting at 1.30pm and 2pm.

There is no parking on site so volunteers have suggested visitors walk or cycle if they can, or car share and use nearby parking facilities in Southill. If you have limited mobility, email the Tumbledown Site Manager Alan Chambers in advance alanchambers@weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk to discuss any access requirements.