ACTIVITIES

OPENING TIMES FOR 2008
From March 15th - 10am daily


Open the gates to family fun and fresh air. Starting from the shop visit the baby animals in the barn
, join in with our animal feeding tour, or let off steam in the play area. Walk the trail, admire the spectacular views across four counties, see the benefit to the environment of organic farming, and on dry days take a trailer ride around the farm.

Map of Shortwood
LAYOUT OF THE FARM
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Admission charges for 2008
Adults - £6; Children - £4
Family & Season Tickets available
10% discount for parties of 15 or more
Payment by Cash or Cheque Only - No Cards Accepted

New arrivals this year
Click any of the images below to see our new photo gallery with baby animal pictures

Noah  Piglet  Calf

  • Learn about our Organic farm
    We will tell you all about how we produce organic milk, how we look after our organic calves, pigs, sheep and poultry. Watch the cows being milked by machine and see how they are fed by computer.
  • Farm Animals
    There are miniature Shetland ponies, donkeys, pigs, cows, calves, chickens, sheep, and ducks as well as the guinea pigs & rabbits in Pets Corner to make friends with.

This Year's Events

  • Mini Farm World
    This has something for all ages, but will be of particular interest to little people with shorter legs or for those who don't want to walk too far. As the name suggests, Mini Farm World is home to our smaller animals and birds. There's a collection of ornamental poultry breeds, rabbits, guinea pigs, miniature goats, ponies and pigs. Take a stroll past the duck ponds and through our newly landscaped garden area where you can sit and relax for a while as you watch the animals.
  • Animal Feeding Tours
    Join our animal feeding tours at 2pm daily (11am & 2pm at weekends and Holidays). Lots of hands-on activities such as feeding pigs, calves, goats and lambs, milking a cow, and holding small animals. Tours last approximately 2 hours.

Farmyard Sounds

  • Farm Trail
    Walk the farm trail, pause to admire the spectacular views across four counties, and see the benefit to the environment of Organic farming.
  • Play Area
    Indoor and outdoor play areas. Play tractors, super tube slide, mini mountains and much more!
  • Trailer Rides & Pig Safari (weekends & holidays)
    Around the farm in half an hour (favourable weather conditions only). Stops for looking at the views, farming explanations and for walking in the wood
    . The journey will take you through our pig field where you can see pigs and piglets running free and bathing in the mud. The trailer is fitted with a tail-lift for wheelchairs.
  • Adults Welcome Too!

    • Come and Eat!
      Light meals from our own Organic ingredients are available on weekends and during holiday times. Home made cakes and snacks are available daily.
    • Schools, Playgroups etc.
      Any time by arrangement. Animal Feeding Tours to start when you arrive. 10% discount for parties of 15 or more.
    • Birthday Parties
      We supply the food and entertainment, you provide the children

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