Since returning to his family's estate as chief executive in 2016, Lord Townshend - better known as Tom - has diversified the traditional farming operation to include hospitality, glamping, retail and commercial property ventures, as well as a new private dining venue at The Copse. During his opening address at the open day, he explained his ideas for the business units at Hall Farm, together with ambitious plans across the A1065 road for a food hub centred around a farm shop, restaurant, café and event space within the five-acre walled garden. Lord Townshend welcomed more than 50 business owners and food industry operators to a commercial open day at the Raynham Estate near Fakenham (Image: Raynham Estate)Guests were treated to a guided tour of both sites followed by a big pan chilli lunch cooked by SmithsOnionNorfolk, who will also soon be hosting an eight-day summer food pop-up as part of the estate's drive for more public and consumer engagement. For more details and bookings, see raynham.co.uk/the-copse-restaurant/beef-burgundy-at-the-copse. More than 50 business owners and food industry operators attended a commercial open day on the Raynham Estate near Fakenham (Image: Raynham Estate)More than 50 business owners and food industry operators attended a commercial open day on the Raynham Estate near Fakenham (Image: Raynham Estate)