Schools - overview
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:
You will also see:
- Birds of Prey
- 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
- Birds of Prey Display (subject to weather)
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.
- The Granary Restaurant serves hot and cold food and drinks - but for Takeaway ONLY.
- We have a free car and coach park.
- Our toilets have baby changing facilities and disabled toilets.
- School rates are available during KCC term times only.
