Amanda Owen: The Yorkshire Shepherdess Returns With ‘Our Farm Next Door’ — A New Beginning Amid Change and Challenge

Amanda Owen, the much-loved “Yorkshire Shepherdess,” is back on television with a brand-new series that promises to capture the same charm, resilience, and rugged beauty that made Our Yorkshire Farm a national treasure.

At 51, Amanda remains one of Britain’s most relatable and captivating rural figures. Known for her extraordinary life raising nine children on Ravenseat Farm in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, she’s once again opening her world to viewers — but this time, with a twist. Her new Channel 5 series, Our Farm Next Door, documents a fresh chapter for the Owens as they take on a daunting but exciting new challenge: restoring a historic farmhouse just a few miles away from their original home.

A New Chapter in the Dales

The series follows Amanda and her children as they roll up their sleeves to refurbish an old, long-abandoned farmhouse — transforming it into a thriving new family base. Viewers will once again be treated to sweeping shots of the Yorkshire landscape, filled with rolling hills, misty mornings, and plenty of muddy boots.

But Our Farm Next Door isn’t just about breathtaking scenery. It’s a story about family, hard work, and resilience — the values that first endeared Amanda and her brood to millions of fans across the UK.

Speaking about the new series, Amanda said, “It’s about moving forward, about taking what you’ve learned and putting it into something new. The Dales have always been our home, and this is just the next step in our journey.”

Life After ‘Our Yorkshire Farm’

Amanda first rose to fame through Our Yorkshire Farm, which became an unexpected phenomenon when it debuted in 2018. The show chronicled the daily life of Amanda, her husband Clive Owen, and their nine children — Raven, Reuben, Miles, Edith, Violet, Sidney, Annas, Clementine, and Nancy — as they managed sheep farming, remote schooling, and the unpredictable moods of Mother Nature.

Viewers were captivated not just by the stunning setting, but by Amanda’s matter-of-fact approach to life’s hardships. Her ability to juggle motherhood, farm work, and media attention turned her into an unlikely national icon — a real-life heroine of grit and grace.

But after the announcement of her separation from Clive in 2022, many fans wondered if they would ever see the Owens on screen together again. Despite the personal upheaval, Amanda and Clive have maintained a cordial working relationship, and Our Farm Next Door proves that their shared passion for farming and family life still endures.

“The land keeps you grounded,” Amanda explained in a recent interview. “No matter what happens in life, the animals still need feeding, the walls still need mending, and the seasons still change. That’s what gives you strength.”

A Family Affair

The Owens’ nine children — now ranging from young adults to little ones still in primary school — remain at the heart of the show. Fans have watched them grow up on camera, from tending to lambs in icy fields to driving tractors before their teens.

Oldest daughter Raven is now pursuing a career in science, while Reuben has followed in his parents’ footsteps by becoming a mechanic and farmer. The younger children — Miles, Edith, Violet, Sidney, Annas, Clementine, and Nancy — continue to live a life steeped in nature, with responsibilities far beyond those of most city kids their age.

Amanda often shares candid glimpses of their daily life on social media, showing everything from the family repairing stone walls to cozy kitchen scenes filled with laughter — and a fair bit of chaos. “It’s not always picture-perfect,” she admits, “but it’s real. That’s what people connect with.”

Restoring the Past, Building the Future

At its core, Our Farm Next Door is about renewal — both personal and physical. The old farmhouse the Owens are restoring is as weathered and enduring as the family itself.

Each episode explores the challenges of breathing life back into a property that’s stood for centuries — from structural repairs to navigating the unpredictable Yorkshire weather. But for Amanda, the restoration mirrors her own journey.

“Every crack in the wall tells a story,” she says in the show’s trailer. “We’re not trying to erase the past. We’re just adding another chapter.”

The Spirit of the Dales Lives On

Despite her growing fame, Amanda Owen remains fiercely proud of her roots. Her love for the land — and the sense of purpose it brings — continues to define her and her children’s lives.

As the Owens embark on their newest adventure, Our Farm Next Door captures not just the physical labour of farming, but the emotional landscape of a family in transition — weathering storms, finding joy in the simple things, and learning to begin again.

For fans who have followed the family for years, it’s a return to everything they love about Amanda: her authenticity, her humour, and her unshakable belief in the beauty of rural life.

“To Pastures New”

Amanda summed it up best in her latest update to fans:

“We’re moving forward — to pastures new, as they say. It’s not about leaving behind what was, but embracing what’s next.”

And with Our Farm Next Door, Amanda Owen proves once again that life in the Dales — no matter how hard, muddy, or unpredictable — is still filled with heart, hope, and the promise of new beginnings.