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Children's Barn
One of our most popular attractions at the Rare Breeds Centre is the Children’s Barn where staff hold daily Meet the animals sessions
Here you can pet a range of animals including cuddly rabbits, hamsters, pygmy goats and newborn chicks.
Meet the animals sessions
11am-4pm April to September
11.30am October to March
Don't forget to wash your hands in one of four facilities on the farm after meeting the animals.
Excitement at meeting ‘Big Bird’ our Brahma cockerel in the Children’s Barn.
Lambing time is a great experience for children.
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Murray cares for animals on the farm in our Life Skills project.
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Summer Country Fair Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June
More InfoOpening Times
Winter
November to end March
Open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays) 10.30am-4.30pm
Summer
April to November
Open every day 10.30am-5.30pm
