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Set in 100 acres of beautiful Kent countryside, the Rare Breeds Centre is a working farm and visitor attraction.

It is home to a range of rare breed farm animals, including:

  • Sheep
  • Pigs
  • Goats
  • Poultry
  • Cattle
  • Horses

You will also see:

  • Aviary birds
  • Rabbits
  • Butterflies (mid May - Oct)
  • Guinea pigs

As well as our farm animals, birds and butterflies, the following attractions are available:

  • 'Meet the Animals' sessions in the Meet The Animals Barn
  • Woodland Walks
  • Wildlife and Discovery Garden
  • The Mysterious Marsh Venture Trail
  • Aerial Runways
  • Hill Fort and Assault Course
  • Pig Racing (April to October)
  • Outdoor Play Area

Facilities

  • Visits are self-guided, but additional Educational Activity Sessions and Trailer Rides are available for an additional fee (booking is essential and both are subject to availability).
  • We are an outdoor attraction so you will be allocated an area of a barn/marquee to use as your base and to eat your lunch if it's wet.
  • Outdoor picnic tables are available throughout the farm.
  • We have a gift shop and ‘goody bags’ can also be ordered to collect at the end of the day.
  • Food options are available across the site including our indoor Granary Restaurant serving hot food, drinks and snacks.
  • We have a free car and coach park.
  • Our toilets have baby changing facilities and accessible toilets.
  • School rates are available during KCC term times only.