Plan your day

Enjoy tasty meals, snacks, and drinks at the Rare Breeds Centre, with options for everyone including vegan and gluten-free choices. Relax at our eateries or picnic areas during your visit:

• The Granary Restaurant 10am – 4pm, last orders 3:30pm
• The Cabin 11am – 4:00pm on weekends and school holidays
• Ice cream kiosk 11:00am – 4:00pm (peak season only)
• Multiple picnic areas

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• Our restaurant, play parks and the main farm area are all level access.
• All toilet facilities include wheelchair-accessible stalls.
• Designated accessible parking bays are available close to the entrance.
• Parking is completely free for all visitors.

We also offer additional accessible features to help make your visit comfortable including our popular tractor-trailer ride which includes space for one wheelchair per journey, so everyone can enjoy the experience.

Don’t let wet weather dampen your visit to the Rare Breeds Centre! Enjoy plenty of indoor activities, including exploring our undercover animal barns, the Granary Restaurant, and our indoor soft play. With cozy spots to relax, shop, and dine, there’s still plenty to do and see, rain or shine.

At the Rare Breeds Centre, you’ll meet a variety of rare and native farm animals, including pigs, sheep, goats, and more. As an RBST-approved conservation farm park, we focus on preserving these unique breeds. Visitors can get up close to the animals, learn about their care, and experience life on the farm while supporting important conservation efforts.

Explore the Rare Breeds Centre with our interactive map, designed to help you easily navigate the farm. The map highlights key attractions, animal enclosures, picnic areas, and facilities like the Granary Restaurant and play zones. Plan your visit and ensure you don’t miss any of the exciting spots across the site.

We’re not just a working farm — we’re passionate about protecting the natural world around us. Alongside looking after our animals and welcoming visitors, we also carry out important conservation work both here on the farm and in our ancient woodland, Poulton Wood.

Even in the hottest weather you can enjoy your visit to the farm by sticking to the coolest spots! These include our deliciously air-conditioned Granary Restaurant and shaded areas including our aviary, parts of the Discovery Garden and our woodland walks. And don’t forget to pick up a delicious ice cream from our ice cream kiosk next to Sammy’s Playpark in peak season.

Please note: Pig racing is paused on very hot days to ensure our pigs stay healthy and comfortable in the heat.