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More recently, Jon has worked with - and invested in - the technology sector.

A haven for nature and rural commerce in the Lincolnshire Wolds, South Ormsby Estate blends heritage with sustainable farming, native breed cattle and careful stewardship of a remarkable landscape. Jon & Jan Thornes - Custodians of South Ormsby Estate

Jon Thornes MBE was brought up on a dairy farm and has spent all his working life in agriculture and related businesses. Having made South Ormsby Hall their home, Jon and Jan are keen walkers with a passion for the communities and landscapes of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB. They share a vision of rejuvenating the Hall and the wider Estate, and forging a bright future for local people, local enterprise and the beautiful local countryside.

28/10/2026

☕🍇 A little extra fuel for our Vineyard Challenge Run!

We're delighted to welcome Phoenix Coffee Co to South Ormsby Estate on Saturday 7 November, serving refreshments at our very first Vineyard Challenge Run!

Whether you're getting ready to tackle the vineyard rows or celebrating your achievement afterwards, Phoenix Coffee Co. will be on hand with refreshments available to purchase.

🏃 141 vineyard rows to challenge yourself
⏱️ Two hours to see how far you can go
🏅 A medal for every participant
☕ Refreshments from Phoenix Coffee Co.

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
📍 South Ormsby Estate, Lincolnshire Wolds
🎟️ Entry from £15

Ready to take on the vineyard?

Book your place today! 👇

https://www.southormsbyestate.co.uk/product/2026-vineyard-challenge-run/

27/10/2026

🍇 Running shoes, vineyard views and a well-earned glass of w**e!

We're bringing something a little different to the Lincolnshire Wolds this November.

Our first Vineyard Challenge Run combines the thrill of a personal running challenge with the beautiful surroundings of South Ormsby Estate's organic vineyard.

🌿 Explore our vineyard on foot
⏱️ Challenge yourself within two hours
🏅 Take home a medal and your personal row count
🍷 Celebrate with a taste of our estate-grown organic w**e (18+)

No fixed finishing distance. No pressure to keep up with anyone else. Just you, the vineyard and your own personal goal.

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
🎟️ Tickets from £15

Fancy giving it a go?

👉 https://www.southormsbyestate.co.uk/product/2026-vineyard-challenge-run/

20/10/2026

📣 Now's the time to book your places for The Vineyard Challenge Run!

Get 20% off for a limited time ONLY!

Set on a south facing slopping landscape of the Lincolnshire Wolds, take part in our first vineyard running event!

Your ticket includes:
- An event medal
- A race bib
- An exclusive tasting of South Ormsby Estate first organic w**e! 🍷

Book your tickets now!

https://www.southormsbyestate.co.uk/product/2026-vineyard-challenge-run/

13/10/2026

Calling all runners!

If you're looking for a unique challenge to test yourself and your determination, join us for our first Vineyard Challenge Run on the 7th of November. You will run up and down the 141 rows of our organic Lincolnshire Wolds vineyard - your challenge will be to see how many you can do with a 2 hour cut off time!

Tickets are £25 for over 17's, and £15 for 12-16's - book on our website now: https://www.southormsbyestate.co.uk/product/2026-vineyard-challenge-run/

05/10/2026

🦉 Can you spot our feathered visitor?

There’s someone hiding in this photo... and they’ve done a rather impressive job of blending in!

To celebrate World Habitat Day, we thought we’d shine a spotlight on some of the wonderful wildlife that shares the Estate with us. From hedgerows and woodland to grassland, farmland and old buildings, the countryside provides important places for wildlife to feed, shelter and call home. 🌳

And sometimes, those wild neighbours turn up in the most unexpected places!
Can you spot the barn owl? 🔍

Let us know when you find it, but don’t give the hiding place away! Instead, comment with a 🦉 below.

01/10/2026

Happy Lincolnshire Day! 🌾💛

There’s a lot to love about our wonderful county. From rolling countryside and big Lincolnshire skies, to bustling market towns, brilliant independent businesses, historic landmarks and, most importantly, the people who call it home.
We might be a little biased, but we think Lincolnshire is a pretty special place to live, work and play. 🚜

So, for Lincolnshire Day, we want to hear from you...
💛 What do YOU love most about Lincolnshire?
Perhaps it’s your favourite walk, a local pub, an independent shop, a family-run business, a hidden gem, a much-loved attraction, or simply someone who makes our county a better place.

Tag them in the comments and let’s fill this post with everything that makes Lincolnshire brilliant! 👇

Happy Lincolnshire Day from all of us at South Ormsby Estate!

27/09/2026

Bird of the Week: Snipe

This week we’re listening out for the Snipe, a secretive wader of wet grassland and marshy ground, often hidden until it suddenly bursts into flight.

During the breeding season, they produce a remarkable “drumming” sound, not from their voice, but from air rushing over their tail feathers as they dive through the sky.

Their long, sensitive bills allow them to probe deep into soft ground for worms and invertebrates.

A bird more often heard in display or glimpsed in motion than seen at rest.

📍 South Ormsby Estate
🎧 Recorded via BirdWeather

20/09/2026

Bird of the Week: Tawny Owl

This week we’re listening out for the Tawny Owl, best known for its classic “twit-twoo” call that echoes through woodland after dark.

A nocturnal hunter, Tawny Owls feed on small mammals, using exceptional hearing to locate prey even in complete darkness.

They are highly territorial, with pairs often holding the same woodland territory year-round.

As evenings draw in, their calls become more noticeable, a familiar soundtrack to autumn nights.

📍 South Ormsby Estate
🎧 Recorded via BirdWeather

17/09/2026

Elsewhere - intelligent organic skincare joined our business ventures community at the end of 2025 and has gone from strength to strength ever since. elsewhere – intelligent organic skincare, joined our business ventures community at the end of 2025, ahead of the brand’s online launch in January 2026.

Founded by Lynsey Allett, elsewhere is an independent organic skincare brand built around a simple belief: skin has extraordinary potential. Its products are formulated and made by Lynsey at South Ormsby Estate, using carefully selected organic and plant-derived ingredients to support the skin’s natural regenerative processes.

elsewhere’s commitment to organic ingredients and sustainable practices makes the brand a natural fit with South Ormsby Estate’s focus on sustainability, biodiversity and responsible land stewardship.

At our recent Business Open Day, Lynsey spoke about her experience of developing elsewhere on the estate and some of the realities, challenges and opportunities involved in building an independent skincare brand.

We’re delighted to have elsewhere as part of the South Ormsby Estate's business community and look forward to seeing the brand develop.

Address

South Ormsby Estate, South Ormsby Hall, South Ormsby
Louth
LN118QS

Website

http://www.southormsbyestate.co.uk/

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