Junior Farmer Lambing Experience
Our spring farm experience is perfect for children. Join us on the farm for an hands on experience meeting all our new Spring baby animals!
Experience details
Cuddling and feeding baby lambs
Chicks
Calves
Goats
What to expect
We will start by checking on the young and newborn lambs in the field and making sure they are all happy and healthy.
Next we will visit the nursery where you will find any new mums and lambs that have had problems during or after lambing and orphaned lambs who need bottle feeding (and cuddles!).
You will also have an opportunity to see the other animals on the farm including the cows, ponies, pygmy goats and collect some free range eggs from our Organic chickens to take home with you. Whilst you are here you will have plenty of opportunities to ask any questions about organic farming, sheep, our alternative energy initiatives or anything else.
You will have a gift bag to take home with you including pictures of our orphan lambs, a certificate and a cuddly toy.
Spaces are limited, this ensures you get the best hands on lambing experience possible as well as ensuring the well-being of the sheep.
After your experience ends you are welcome to stay and have a go at our farm treasure hunt.
Who is this for?
Our Junior farmer experience is aimed at children under 12 years old.
Need to Know
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Anyone who is pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or has a partner who is expecting, should read the following health guidelines from the NHS. It is recommended that you do not visit us during lambing time - https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/pregnancy/why-should-pregnant-women-avoid-sheep-during-the-lambing-season/
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We have scheduled our experience dates to give you the best chance of witnessing a birth, but lambing is an unpredictable business and we cannot guarantee it.
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You will need to be happy to wear old clothes and get dirty – we recommend over trousers. (Kneeling in sheep poo or cuddling a lamb is virtually guaranteed).
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Wellies or walking shoes are recommended, wellies are preferable during wetter months as we will be walking around the farm crossing streams on potentially muddy terrain.
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If you would like to get hands on we ask that you have short fingernails. We reserve the right to protect the sheep’s welfare at all times.
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All experience days are photographed and videoed, booking for this experience will be taken as informed consent in advance. These photographs will be forwarded to you as a memento of your experience. Please let us know if you would prefer not to be photographed.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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To ensure the well-being and welfare of the sheep and the quality of the experience the group sizes are kept small therefore unfortunately we do not allow bystanders on the experience.
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Experiences last approximately 90 mins depending on activities.
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Please note that there are friendly dogs on the farm. Your own dogs are sadly not welcome for this experience due to the possible stress levels for the sheep.
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The experience is conducted with small groups so early booking is advisable if you have a particular date in mind.
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Undated gift certificates are also available in our shop.
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Please see our terms and conditions. By booking this experience you are agreeing to the terms and conditions.
