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Canterbury Oast Trust

Visit COT’s Rare Breeds Centre part of our Life Skills programmes.

Mucky Fun Fridays with Siana

Join our Messy Play Sessions!

Join us every Friday at 11:30 am till 12:30 pm for a messy play session with Siana. Bring your creativity, and probably a change of clothes or an apron for your little ones, because things are about to get delightfully messy!

  • Location: Discovery Zone
  • Cost: Included with your entry fee
  • Booking: No need to book in advance 

Siana’s Stories, Signs and Songs

Stories, Signs and Songs with Siana

Join us every Wednesday during term time at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm for an enchanting storytelling, singing and signing adventure with our expert storyteller, Siana. Each session includes storytelling, singing and Makaton signing.

Each week, Siana selects three delightful stories from a diverse range of books, ensuring a fresh and exciting experience every time!

  • Location: Discovery Zone
  • Ideal for: Children under 5 (but all are welcome)
  • Cost: Included with your entry fee
  • Booking: No need to book in advance 
Image of Siana reading a children's book to two little girls.

What’s on Daily

We have lots of fun activities that run daily during term time and at the weekends. These include:

Activity
Time
What's it about
Granary Restaurant 10am till 4pm We serve up a range of freshly prepared hot and cold meals, snacks, and even baked treats made by students from our culinary life skills programme. Plus, you don’t need to visit the farm to enjoy our family-friendly Granary Restaurant! Park for free, and pop in.
Gift Shop 10am till 4:30pm Our gift shop is the perfect place to find high quality farmyard and nature themed toys, games, books plus small keepsakes for little ones to remind them of their visit to the farm.
Children's Barn 10am till 4pm Come along and meet some furry friends, it’s a great way for children to learn, play and connect with nature!
Soft Play 10am till 4:30pm Our soft play area offers plenty of opportunities for children to exercise their imaginations as well as their muscles.
Pig Feeding 11am Discover exactly what’s on the pigs’ lunch menu and watch them tuck in!
Guinea Pig Fishing 11:30am during term time Enjoy feeding the guinea pigs using mini fishing rods with their favourite vegetable on the end.
Tractor Rides 12:30pm and 2pm during term time and all day during school holidays. Don’t miss out on taking a ride around the farm on our accessible trailer. Not only is it a family favourite, it’s also great for anyone with mobility issues.
Siana’ Stories, Signs and Songs Every Wednesday at 11:30am and 1pm during term time Join us for an enchanting storytelling, singing and Makaton signing adventure with our expert storyteller, Siana.
Mucky Fun Friday’s with Siana Every Friday at 11:30pm till 12:30pm during term time Bring your creativity, and probably a change of clothes or an apron for your little ones, because things are about to get delightfully messy!
Pig Racing 3:15pm – starting April 1st during school holidays and weekends. Cheer on your favourite pig this summer! One of our all-time favourite attractions, pig racing is a must-see event.

Spring Market

Join us on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April for our Spring Market!
We’re gearing up for a fantastic weekend filled with a great selection of stallholders and seasonal delights. Check back here soon for more details coming very soon!

Messy Play Sessions in the Discovery Zone

Dive into Creativity at the Discovery Zone with Our Messy Play Sessions running on Wednesdays and Fridays over the next couple of weeks!

Little ones can enjoy an array of different activities including
Pom pom water play
Bubble dough
Edible Mud Sensory with farm animals
Edible Play Sand
Finger Painting

We’re running two sessions a day:

  • 11:30 AM
  • 1:00 PM

These will run on Wednesday 14th, Friday 16th, Wednesday 21st and Friday 23rd January.

Bring your creativity, and probably a change of clothes or an apron for your little ones, because things are about to get delightfully messy!

Paw Patrol meet and greet

Get ready for a day full of laughter and family fun as Chase and Rubble from the Paw Patrol gang visit the farm for special meet and greets at intervals throughout the day. It’s the perfect chance to say hello to your favourite characters, take photos and make magical memories!

While you’re here, make sure to enjoy all the fun attractions on the farm, including adventure playgrounds, ride-on tractors, meet the animals in the Children’s Barn and work off some energy in our soft play area.

Fairies on the farm day

Join us on Saturday 7th February for a magical day as fairies visit the farm from 10am till 3pm! Meet these enchanting creatures up close and snap a photo to remember this special event.

Additional activities running throughout the day
Times
Location
Meet and Greet with the Fairies 10am – 3pm Around the farm
Fairy Storytelling Sessions 11:30am & 1pm Discovery Garden/ Benson Barn
Fairy Sensory Garden All Day Opposite the Discovery Zone
Farmyard Fairy Potions 10am – 3pm Discovery Zone
Fairy Farm Friends Trail All Day Around the farm
Fairy Colouring Fun 10am – 3pm Discovery Zone
Face painting (Additional charges apply) 10am – 3pm Discovery Zone
Take advantage of our reduced day ticket prices, available to all. Book your ticket now and experience the magic for less.

Dino Explorers day

Dinosaur Explorers are coming to the Rare Breeds Centre on Saturday 17th January, from 10am till 3pm!

Meet the Dino Explorers as they roam the farm hunting for dinosaurs! Come rain or shine chat with them, follow their adventures, and grab a picture with them too! For the dino enthusiasts in your family, we’ve put together a full day of  fantastic dinosaur related activities! Don’t miss all the fun things to see and do that will be thrilling for little amateur paleontologists. See more details below.

Plus, we’re offering extra special reduced pricing for this fabulous event!

Additional activities running throughout the day
Times
2 Interactive Dinosaur Sessions in the Benson Barn, get little ones up, moving and interacting with the explorers as they tell a story about the baby Dino's! 11:30am and 1pm
Dig around and find a gold coin in our Dinosaur Dig, bring the special coin back to the Gift Shop to exchange for a prize All day
Make your own Dinosaur Explorer badge 10am till 3:30pm
Spot the Dinosaur Trail, find all the dinosaur cut outs around the farm before bringing back to the shop for a sweet treat prize. All day
Dinosaur colouring station 10am till 3:30pm
Face painting (Additional charges apply) 10am till 3:30pm

Summer Holidays

Make the most of the Summer Holidays with a visit to the Rare Breeds Centre! Stay tuned to this page for news on the exciting activities we’ll be hosting.

Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, we’re offering one free parent / carer day ticket per group with at least one paid adult or child.  This special offer is only valid for bookings made for Sunday 21st June 2026, and for one adult per group.

Visit this page again soon for the discount code and a look at the special events we have planned for on the day.