A meadow is a field habitat vegetated by primarily grasses and flowers. Hay Meadows occur on well drained soils and are managed by letting the grass grow into late Summer, cutting in August after the flowers have set seed and then grazing for a few weeks afterwards. Hay Meadows have been in decline since the end of World War Two mainly as a result of agricultural intensification and development. At Brimpts Farm we have made a conscious effort to restore our Hay Meadows by not using chemical fertilizers and restricting grazing.

The Hay Meadows on Brimpts Farm play a vital role in the biodiversity of the farm by supporting a range of wildlife including the High Brown Fritillary. They are best seen from June to July when the bright and varied colours are very attractive.