Offers a large pets corner, waterfowl area, pigmy goats, baby calves incubator hatching, two bouncy castles, miniature tractors, outdoor play area, undercover sand pit and go-carts! Largely under cover.
Farm
Farm
What is it?
A farm is an area of land primarily devoted to the growth of food and upkeep of livestock. The specific outputs of a farm can very greatly, ranging from dairy products to fish to tobacco - anything that can be grown and cultivated can within reason be farmed. In recent years farms have also become somewhat of a tourist attraction, with many working farms allowing for paying guests to look around and experience how it all works; farm animals are often a popular reason for visits!
What does it involve?
Farms generally involve the careful upkeep of the land and everything on it with the aim of selling on the produce gained at the end of the process. The various techniques and styles of farming will vary depending on the produce, the climate and the farmer, but all involve a lot of planning and care!
Why do it and what are the benefits?
A visit to a farm can introduce students to a lot of new things, especially teaching them how the things they see in the supermarket start out either from the ground or from an animal! It will encourage students to be curious about things around them, and increase respect for the processes necessary to provide us with a lot of the food and materials we take for granted.
What equipment do we need?
Visiting a farm shouldn't require any equipment on your behalf! However, one thing you may wish to consider is ensuring the students are dressed appropriately for the weather/outdoors - check with the venue to see what sort of conditions they advise you dress for.
Who is it suitable for?
Farms should be suitable for pretty much anyone, but older students may have less interest than those in younger groups for whom interacting with farm animals may still be a novelty!
Costs?
The costs of accessing a farm are usually reasonably low, with many venues having free entry to encourage people to come and understand just exactly what goes on!
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
As with any activity that could involve animals or machinery, younger students should be supervised at all times! You must also ensure that your group respects the rules of the farm and don't walk on planted areas/feed animals you shouldn't/pick any products you aren't invited to!
How do we include?
As many farms are primarily businesses, they may not be set up for disabled access, but the larger the establishment the more likely they are to cater for disabilites. A farm visit would be a great thing to take people of all capabilties on, so make sure to check out what the venue's set up is ahead of time.
Doing it abroad?
Foreign farms could be great places to visit! An alternate climate can allow for different plants and animals to thrive, and it would be a good opportunity to see similiarites and differences to farms in the UK.
Main websites:
National Farm Attractions Network
This webpage also has some great recommendations, but check out individual venue websites to see exactly what they have on.
Venues with this Activity
Join in with on this totally kid friendly working family farm.
Oak Farm Animal Park is a traditional organic working farm, home to a variety of animals, many of which are rescued for a second chance in life.
Try the working period telephones and switchboards. Visit the Victorian Parlour and Schoolroom. Listen to an air raid in the Museum's Anderson Shelter. Make toast in the period kitchen. Visit the street of period shops. Visit the Hall of Transport.
A magical day out in the Forest of Dean
At Puzzlewood you can explore a mile of pathways winding through deep gulley’s of moss covered rocks, over wooden bridges and through fantastic tree and rock formations; all set in 14 acres of ancient woodland.
Welcome to Dick Whittington Farm Park
My farm is full of interesting animals, fascinating wildlife and exciting activities! Visit the pets corner and help my farm hands feed the animals or, if you like running around, check out the indoor or outdoor play areas. Kids will have hours of fun in our very large heated Play Barn.
The National Forest Adventure Farm offers exciting indoor fun, outdoor adventure and farm animal experiences.
And in 2014 we became World Record Breakers - by making over 3,300 scarecrows!
All day adventures - play in the pedal tractor yard, giant bale climb, indoor play areas and adventure playground.
Programmes aim to enrich the curriculum and help learners reach their potential through positive engagement with the education process, increasing confidence, group awareness, healthy activity and fun.
Old Rectory Farm has been fully restored and operates as a demonstration farm, showing city dwellers traditional methods of farming. animals kept at the farm include Jersey cattle, pigs, goats, ponies, ducks, chickens and geese.
Sheldon Country Park covers an area of just over 300 acres, comprising open grassland, wetlands, old hedgerows and some mature woodland.
A friendly farm park with a host of attractions for all ages. Including a petting farm, adventure playground, zip slide, trampolines, an all-weather indoor play barn, restaurant and shop. The park provides a safe environment perfect for little ones.
Shropshire based petting farm and zoo with over 150 different species of animal. Indoor and outdoor demonstrations take place daily including lamb feeding, sheep racing; meet the meerkats and egg collecting. The farm also has an indoor and outdoor play area, cafe and gift shop.
Where fun, farming and nature go hand in hand.
A farm park, petting farm, indoor soft play, outdoor play, nature park, wildlife encounters, adventure play, working farm, cafe, educational centre, rare breeds farm, adventure play, children’s birthday parties.
A farm park with a difference, featuring an enchanted walk, adventure playground and our collection of farm and exotic animals. Everything is designed with disabled children in mind, but Fairytale Farm can be enjoyed by everybody.
A great family day out in the countryside with farm animals to meet and other activities to enjoy. Free entry for kids under 2 years old.
A tractor and trailer ride is included in the entry price and takes you to the deer park, which has over 150 deer of several different breeds.
You will even get a chance to feed some of the tamer members of the herd.
The North School is not only a place of academic studies, we also have lots of other activities going on such as our Outdoor and Environment Centre, the School Farm, Youth Centre and Climbing Wall.
Set in part of a 600 acre working farm, which provides a varied selection of animals to see including llamas, goats, peacocks and red deer. Kids will also enjoy the adventure playground and the go kart track!
Educational Visits
1,000 years of power, politics and pleasure in an intimate family home
Really welcoming to children: indoors they can play with vintage toys and tinkle on the grand piano, plus explore the cellars and attics; outside there are several play areas and an orienteering course, plus bee hives, Iron Age Hill Fort and other structures to find and explore.
Croft Castle boasts over 1,500 acres of surrounding farm, park and woodland to explore.
A popular Dales beauty spot set amid rolling hills and rugged moorland
This outstanding area of limestone pavements, upland hill farms and flower-rich hay meadows provides a marvellous setting for walking, cycling or just enjoying the great outdoors.
The National Nature Reserve is home to a unique community of rare plants and animals - the bird hide in particular is worth a visit.
Learning
Combe Martin has a rich history combining unique social customs with silver mining, lime burning, strawberry growing as well as the maritime aspects.
A fantastic Seaside Laboratory is open for all to use with the facility to explore the beach and go rock-pooling. Beach safaris led by museum volunteers are held regularly when weather and tides permit
A traditional English landscape
Outridge is an 80 acre farm set on the side of Toy's Hill. It has an impressive grade 2 listed square oast house and piggery located in its centre and is home to the Octavia Hill basecamp.
17th-century manor house with romantic, intimate gardens
Come and explore East Riddlesden Hall, home of 17th century cloth merchant James Murgatroyd. See the changes he made and discover why his work was never completed.
For generations, this estate was a hive of farming activity; producing enough milk, cheese and bread to adequately supply the household and its workers.
Forty Hall is a Grade 1 listed Jacobean Manor House, nestled in leafy Enfield and set amidst pleasure gardens, ancient royal parkland, majestic trees, lakes and watercourses.
A stimulating environment in which children and adults can connect with the countryside.
Programmes can be planned to compliment a school’s curriculum or simply provide an exciting and challenging adventurous day.
The Greenfield Valley Trust Collection developed around the agricultural buildings rescued from around Flintshire and rebuilt at Greenfield Valley.
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