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Get the kids into contact with animals and nature and have a great fun family day out at any one of a number of farms around the country.

Many farms offer a range of experiences, such as bed and breakfast, events, educational visits and activities.  A lot is heard about the farming community, but how many of us really understand what farmers do? 
 
This is a perfect opportunity for you and your family to see for yourselves!
  
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PLEASE NOTE:  ALWAYS CHECK THAT YOU CAN VISIT BEFORE HEADING OUT TO A FARM.  Call before you start your journey that the farm is open on the day you intend to visit.


June 2010:  Open Farm Day
Get in touch with the land that feeds us and spend the day living life in the countryside.  Smell whiffy farmyard smells (the best in the world, we think!), hear the birds sing, find out what it's like to be a farmer - and awaken those senses, every one!  A fun & educational day out for all the family.
 
Bedfordshire
A listing of farms to visit can be found here.
  
Buckinghamshire
Please find a listing of farms to visit here.
  
Cheshire
Greenheyes Farm - click on the Beware of the Bull sign to enter the site and learn more about farming.  Do read Farm Life, wrriten by Molly, and visit the on-line Nature Trail.
 
Devon
Devon Farms offer places to stay for your family holiday or short break. Dart Raffe  Farm runs educational days for schools or groups of six people or more.
  
East Sussex
Middle Farm  Visit and meet the animals;  enjoy events such as watching the beautiful Jersey cows being milked and take a stroll around the nature walk.  The Farm runs Keeping Poultry for Pleasure courses.
  
Pembrokeshire
Folly Farm A family farm dedicated to conserving our wildlife heritage, with an educationnal nature trail and a number of rare animals who are classed as endangered. Visit, walk, learn and enjoy!                                                           
Staffordshire
Amerton Farm and Craft Centre A wide range of activities to choose from, including traditional craft workshops, fun in the farmyard with the animals, and a complimentary therapy centre. 
 
West Country
Cartwheel Farm offers a range of holidays, events and activities in Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.  Experience a working farm or simply relax and chill!
 
UK
The Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens has a full listing around the country of city farms and community gardens and allotments to visit
 
This charity has four farms dotted around the UK, all devoted to helping horses. Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Somerton in Somerset, Snetteron in Norfolk and Peel near Blackpool are all devoted to rehabilitating horses or giving them a permanent haven of peace and tranquility.  For more information, click here.
  
RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS TO GET ACTIVE
  
Farms for Schools - everything a teacher needs to plan a successful visit.  Includes lots of helpful info on health and safety, plus resources such as activities for farm visits, fact sheets and why farming matters. Plus if you're a farmer, they've also got resources for you!
  
Farms and Countryside Education - a huge resource for schools and farmers with lots of invaluable links.
  
Leaf, the national charity which helps farmers care for both the environment and the wildlife it sustains, giving them the ability to combine modern farming know-how with conservation.
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Soil Association Scotland.  Visit an organic farm - you'll find them listed HERE
  
The Year of Food and Farming - an exciting campaign to help children know more about and the countryside.
 
 
 

 


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Please...
  • Always consult with your GP before starting any new form of exercise
  • Note that animals are unpredictable - and they may not always want to be seen or found.  We cannot guarantee how close you may or may not get to animals in specific programmes - common sense must prevail.
  • WASH YOUR HANDS after touching animals BEFORE eating or snacking.  (It could be a good idea to take some antiseptic wipes or handwash with you, just in case loo facilities don't provide soap.)  Do not let children put their fingers into their mouths or suck thumbs after touching animals - it's common sense!
  • The amount of contact you can have with animals varies from one place to another & one animal to another.  Common sense must prevail.   
  • Before you visit places, check that there are no current regulations/conditions which could mean that they are closed. Also check for opening hours. 
  • Take your rubbish home with you, at animals' requests
  • Note our disclaimer  - we cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage or otherwise to you or any third party as a result of your taking part in any activities on this site. 
  • Note that we do not sell products or provide voluntary opportunities.  Any product or service you may purchase is subject to the terms & conditions, disclaimers & policies of the companies selling them.    We are simply referring you on & raising your awareness that such opportunities exist
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