Welcome to the Rare Breeds Centre

South of England Rare Breeds Centre & Country Farm Park

Fun, adventure & discovery
Whatever the weather or time of year, no other attraction offers so much to see and do as the Rare Breeds Centre with its unique mix of fun, excitement and countryside adventure, set in 120 acres of unspoilt countryside.

The Rare Breeds Centre is owned and run by Canterbury Oast Trust, a charity that provides homes, care and occupational opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.

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The people we care for work on the Farm, in our Restaurant, and in our Horticulture and Woodland enterprises. Every Penny from your visit goes to support our work.

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Highlights of your visit:
Meet our new arrival
Friendly Farm Animals

Mysterious Marsh Venture Trail
Giant Indoor Play Barns

Soft Play Barn for Toddlers
Walk-through Butterfly Tunnel
Discovery Garden

Pig Racing & Assault Course
Big Red Trailer Rides

Woodland Discovery Trails

Walk-through Aviary
Creepy Crawly World
Birds of Prey
Outdoor Adventure Play Parks
Granary Restaurant
Rainbow Nursery 

Other Attractions: Poulton Wood

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How to Find Us
Please use 01233 861 493 Ext 230 at weekends when the General Enquiries Office is closed

Special events for 2010
Pow Wow Weekend - 4th and 5th September
COT Dog Show - Sunday 26th September
Halloween Fear & Fun - 25th - 31st October
Truly Magical Christmas - 11th - 23rd December
Christmas Gift & Craft Fair - 11th & 12th December

Information on preventing e coli infection

Please Note: STRICTLY NO DOGS
For the Health and safety of our farm animals

What Visitors Say ...

"Really impressed, excellent activities and a full day - we'll be back" OS, Faversham

"We had a great day, you do a brilliant job!" NC, Chatham

"Brilliant value for money, a most enjoyable visit and glad to see all the animals looking so happy and healthy" PU, Whitstable

"We love it every time we visit" AP, Deal

Click to download  our 2010 brochure as a PDF file