Roll up, roll up! Get ready for a weekend of circus magic on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August!

Step right up and join us for an unforgettable weekend of circus skills and fun, with two exciting sessions each day. It’s the perfect chance for children to burn off some energy, try something new, and discover their inner performer!

We’re thrilled to be welcoming the fantastic team from Primary Workshops for Schools, who will be leading the sessions and teaching a brilliant mix of circus skills. Children will get hands-on experience with juggling balls, spinning plates, diabolo, and balance boards – all in a lively, supportive environment that’s all about learning, laughing, and having a great time.

Sessions will run from 10am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 3pm on both Saturday and Sunday, so there’s plenty of opportunity to get involved.

Whether your child is picking up a brand new hobby or just wants to give something totally different a go, this is a fun and exciting way to build confidence and make amazing memories!

Plus all the extra activities happening during our Big Summer of Games!

Come along to the farm on Monday 4^th and Tuesday 5^th August, where the team from Mindful Bee will be launching their new brand new children’s book, On The Beach.

This is part of our ongoing partnership with the Mindful Bee team and is a wonderful opportunity to meet the brilliant team behind the books and take part in fun, mindful activities.

With school out and summer stretching ahead, the Mindful Bee series offers a gentle way for parents and children to find moments of calm, connection, and creativity. Whether it’s through storytelling, mindful movement, or exploring the outdoors, the events offer a supportive space to recharge and reset during the long summer break.

The sessions will be running at our beach on the farm, which has been carefully designed by our COT Discovery Garden Life Skills students, and will be open all summer. It’s the perfect place for your little ones to play whilst parents have the opportunity to relax in our comfy deck chairs.

There will be three sessions running both days at 11am, 2pm and 3:30pm

This book launch is part of our Big Summer of games event which runs throughout the school holidays with extra activities running every day! Join us for family-friendly fun with oversized versions of your favourite games, including Giant Noughts and Crosses, Giant Jenga, and Guess Moo (Guess Who with cows!). Additionally, throughout the summer holidays, everyday there will be plenty of animal feeding and “meet the animals” sessions for the whole family to enjoy! Including meet the cows and horses, goat and pig feeding, ferret racing, and of course our famous pig racing!

To celebrate Canterbury Oast Trust’s Ruby Jubilee, we’re planning a weekend packed with fun and festivities!

On Friday 5^th September will be hosting an exclusive private party for the people we support along with friends, family, staff and supporters, complete with 80s-themed fancy dress in honour of our beginnings.

For the rest of the weekend we’re thrilled to be partnering up with Raver Tots to bring you two days of family-friendly festival fun. Join us on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September, from 12pm to 4pm for a jam packed weekend filled with dancing, music, and non-stop family fun!

Raver Tots hosts hugely popular family-friendly music events, featuring top DJs playing upbeat dance tunes, all in a safe, inclusive, and exciting environment for children and their families.

The weekend’s line-up includes Special Guest performances from Wideboys playing the best in Kisstory Classics plus live performances from Leanne Lousie and Charlotte Devaney with more to be announced soon!

Fostering Together is providing a fully equipped Changing Places toilet facility throughout the festival, ensuring that individuals with complex needs can take part in the celebrations. They will also have an information stand located next to the facility, offering resources and guidance on becoming a foster parent for children with disabilities.

Tickets are limited, so be sure to book early to secure your spot and join in the fun! Each ticket includes full access to the farm as well as entry to the music festival.

Huge thanks to our Ruby Jubilee Festival sponsors who have made this concert possible as well as a private festival celebration for our supported people, staff, volunteers and family members.

Want to help support this event? Please consider donating, fundraising or sponsoring the event. Details are available on our fundraising page.

Back by popular demand! Children’s author Tom Delahunt is coming back to the Rare Breeds Centre this August for a series of enchanting storytelling and craft sessions in our Discovery Zone!

• Thursday 14th August – 10am till 12pm
• Thursday 28th August – 10am till 12pm

Tom’s stories are a wonderful mix of heart and imagination. He’ll be reading from The Wandering Lamb (now published) and giving a sneak peek of The Butterfly Farmer (currently in print), two delightful tales that help children explore the ups and downs of growing up in a fun, engaging way.

These sessions are perfect for children aged 3–11 years, with each experience tailored to suit the age group attending.

Find out more about Tom Delahunt.

Don’t miss this opportunity to spark your child’s creativity and love for reading!

Get ready for a day full of laughter and family fun as Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig and Evie visit the farm for special meet and greets at intervals throughout the day. It’s the perfect chance to say hello, take photos and make magical memories!

The fun doesn’t stop there, we’ve got plenty of piggy-themed activities for the whole family to enjoy including Pig Feeding at 10:30am and Pig Racing at 3:15pm! There will also be the opportunity to have your little ones face painted for a small additional fee.

Don’t miss out!

Brand new for 2025! We’re thrilled to introduce our very first Low Bang Fireworks Night here on the farm. Enjoy a spectacular, low noise show that’s perfect for all ages.

The night kicks off with a fun-filled kid’s disco at 5pm, complete with a DJ to get everyone dancing in the Benson Barn. Then at 6:30pm, head outside to enjoy a spectacular 20-minute low-noise fireworks display, lighting up the sky without the loud bangs.

Delicious food and drinks will be available from our catering outlets to keep everyone fuelled throughout the evening. The Garnary Restaurant will be serving burgers, hotdogs and chips. The Cabin will be serving soup, along with hot drinks, cold drinks and ice cream and The Kiosk will be serving Jacket Potatoes with various fillings. All being served from 5pm.

This event will be fully accessible, so everyone can join in the fun. Tickets are on sale now, don’t miss out on this unforgettable night!

Join us this Halloween for heaps of spooky fun, silly surprises, and fang-tastic activities for all ages!

Trick or Treat Trail

Join the fun on our trick or treat trail, visit all six stations and collect your stamps along the way!

• Every child will receive a stamp card upon arrival at the gift shop.
• After completing each station, be sure to present your card to a staff member to collect your stamp!
• Once you’ve collected all 5 stamps, make your way back to the Gift Shop to claim your sweet treat prize!

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with our spooky stations including:

Join Effel Fartwaffer on Wednesday 29th and Friday 31st for Spooky Storytime at 11:30am and Boo Bingo at 1pm, it’s frightfully good fun!

We also have extra animal activities including Meet the Cows, Meet the Horses, Interactive Pig Feeding at 10:30am, Guinea Pig Fishing at 11:30am – 12pm, Goat Feeding at 1:30pm and Pig Racing at 3:15pm running everyday!

Check out this video showing some of this year’s Halloween entertainment from vloggers: Once Upon a Day Out.

There’s so much to enjoy on the farm this summer

This summer holidays, we’re going BIG, and we mean giant! Join us for family-friendly fun with oversized versions of your favourite games including Giant Chess, Giant Snakes and Ladders, Giant Noughts and Crosses, Giant Jenga, and Guess Moo (Guess Who with cows!). We’ve also brought in tetherball, limbo, a bean bag toss, croquet, and space hoppers for peak summer fun for the whole family.

Additionally, throughout the summer holidays, everyday there will be plenty of animal feeding and “meet the animals” sessions for the whole family to enjoy! Including meet the cows and horses, goat and pig feeding, ferret racing, and of course our famous pig racing! With full days of fun activities, there’s something to keep everyone entertained.

Games gallery

In honour of Mindful Bee’s new book launch, we have a fun beach theme happening this summer. So grab a deck chair, bring your beach toys and relax whilst your little ones play in our giant sandpit. It will be here all summer!

Siana will also be continuing her popular Storytelling Wednesdays and Rhyme & Sign sessions, perfect for little ones! These fun-filled experiences include interactive stories, catchy songs, and plenty of engaging activities, all included in your ticket price. Join the fun in the Discovery Zone at 11:30am and 1:00pm every Wednesday and Friday! These sessions will not be running on Wednesday 27th and Friday 29th August.

All of our popular daily activities will be running as usual, including Tractor-Trailer Rides and Meet the Animals in the Children’s Barn. When it’s time to refuel, our catering outlets will be open with a delicious selection of food and drinks. Don’t miss our brand new ice cream kiosk, now serving Kelly’s Ice Cream, with tasty vegan options available too!