Pygmy goat kids and Portland lambs (rare breeds) born on the farm last week

Every spring, we’re delighted to welcome a host of new baby animals to the Rare Breeds Centre and this year is no exception! With adorable lambs, piglets, and kid goats, there’s no shortage of cuteness to enjoy. As part of our Easter Celebrations for 2025, we’re offering “Meet the Lamb” sessions through April 21st, where you can pet these sweet little ones and ask our farm team your questions.

This activity has become one of our most beloved offerings throughout the year, and it's easy to see why! Lambs are irresistibly adorable, and there's something truly magical about getting up close to these tiny bundles of joy. For adults, it’s a heartwarming reminder of the fragility and beauty of life. For children, it sparks a sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world, while fostering empathy and compassion.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience—come and meet our springtime babies when you're here over the Easter holidays! Purchase day tickets to the farm.

Animal care on the farm during lambing season

Do you ever wonder what it takes to properly care for our animals during lambing season? Last year, we published a video featuring our shepherd Hannah, showing what her typical morning looks like this time of year. You might be surprised what can be achieved before her second cup of coffee!

Join Hannah as she monitors a ewe giving birth - checking the safe delivery of two lambs, leads our pregnant ewes out for their morning feed, enjoys our frisky lambs jumping and playing, and bottle feeds a couple of hungry orphan lambs.

If you'd like to see more videos of our lambs and other baby animals like this recent video of new piglets on the farm, check out our TikTok channel and our YouTube Channel.

More about sheep

You can learn more about the breeds of sheep we raise at the farm, including our Rare Breeds. Just visit the sheep and lambs category here on our website.  If you're crazy for sheep like we are, you won't want to miss Woolly Week which takes place this year from 24th May to 1st June. We'll have plenty of sheep-themed activities, entertainment and opportunities to learn from our experts! Here's a link to this year's event page which will be updated with more details closer to the date.