Don’t miss your chance to savour a delicious afternoon tea at the Granary Restaurant on the farm! Our talented culinary life skills students are not only baking all the fresh treats (everything except the sandwiches and drinks), but they’ll also be serving up the teas. We’re proud to use fresh ingredients from our own Plants and Produce life skils programme whenever possible, making this a true farm-to-table experience. As with all offers at the Granary, you don’t need to enter the farm to enjoy an afternoon tea.

You will need to book in advance as our afternoon teas are made fresh to order.

What’s included

Enjoy a selection of scones with jam and clotted cream, biscuits, finger sandwiches, mini quiches, mini tarts, chocolate dipped strawberries and more! Plus unlimited refills on tea or coffee.

When it’s available

Afternoon teas are available by prebooking online Tuesday – Friday during term time between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm.

We thrilled to announce that we are finalists in the Large Charity of the Year category in the Kent Charity Awards.  On Monday, supported people Jon and Rachel greeted the judges when they arrived to meet with Sarah, Howard and Michael.  

We shared some of the achievements of COT over the last year as well as some of our plans for the future.  We also took the opportunity to showcase some of the great work by Art at the Farm and shared our Mindful Bee collaboration.

We are excited to announce we are partnering up with the team at Mindful Bee and Friends, who have published a brand-new children’s mindfulness book series.

We kickstarted our partnership by welcoming the team from Mindful Bee to our Christmas Gift Market in November 2024 where their wonderful books were available to purchase, and visitors had the chance to meet the team behind Mindful Bee and Friends. On the same day, they also hosted 3 storytelling sessions in the Discovery Zone on the farm, offering each family 1 free book to take home, with 50 books up for grabs!

At Easter, we hosted the launch of their new book: On the farm with Buzzy Bee and friends. Visitors met Buzzy Bee in mindful movement sessions for children.

Mindful Mondays

In May, starting on 5th May and continuing on the 19th; Mindful Bee will be running Mindful Mondays as part of the Rare Breeds Centre’s “The Great Outdoors” initiative which promotes mindfulness and the positive impact of being outside! There will be 3 sessions per day, in the Discovery Zone:

• 11:00 am
• 2:30 pm
• 4:00 pm

The collaboration between Mindful Bee and Friends and COT represents a joint commitment to foster a supportive and nurturing community where children and families can experience the benefits of mindfulness and creativity.

Mindful Bee book range

Their range of books and resources are dedicated to creating safe, engaging and educational content that supports both parents and children. And providing tools that help children manage and sustain their mental health from an early age.

Mindful Bee offer a monthly subscription service which children receive a box full of delightful books, fun activities and all the tools to help children thrive emotionally.

Their series of books involves the characters Bee and her friends, where every moment is an opportunity for mindful learning and development, encouraging a sense of calm, compassion and curiosity.

Come along, join in the fun, and get a glimpse into the heartwarming tales Mindful Bee and Friends has to offer!

Mindful Bee Video

Watch the video below featuring Steph, one of the co-authors of the Mindful Bee book series, talking about the launch of Book 2, On the Farm with Buzzy Bee and Friends. Here she describes the ethos behind the book series and explains the concept of mindful movement.

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There’s nothing more enjoyable than seeing baby animals on the farm in springtime. Now’s the time to see baby goats, sheep and pigs at the Rare Breeds Centre!

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.