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Canterbury Oast Trust

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

Spring Market

Join us on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th April for our Spring Market!

We’re gearing up for a fantastic weekend filled with a great selection of stallholders and seasonal delights. Enjoy delicious, freshly made treats, hand crafted gifts, toys and decor.

Meet our baby animals too!

There’s so much to enjoy on the farm this weekend! While the spring market is happening, we’ll also be featuring lots of opportunities to meet the baby animals as part of our Spring Celebration on the Farm lineup. And of course, we’ll also have all of our usual activities and attractions.

 

Sold Out – Paw Patrol meet and greet

This event has now SOLD OUT, please do not turn up on the day unless you have pre-booked tickets.

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

Farmyard Summer Fiesta

Get ready for a summer packed with hands-on fun, family games and farm adventures with our Farmyard Summer Fiesta! From Thursday 22nd July to Tuesday 31st August 2027, every day brings something new to enjoy, with activities running right across the summer holidays.

More information on whats on, coming soon!

 

 

May-Hem on the Farm: Little Farmers, Big Adventures

Get ready for a week of May-Hem at the Rare Breeds Centre this half term!

More information coming soon

Spring Celebration on the Farm

Hop on over for Spring Celebration on the Farm, from Friday 26th March to Sunday 11th April, where you can meet the new adorable arrivals!

There’s plenty to explore, discover, and enjoy during the Easter holidays at the Rare Breeds Centre.

More information coming soon!

Sold Out – Celebrate Mother’s Day on the farm

Please note this event is fully booked and we will not be able to allow anyone entry to the farm without a pre-booked ticket.

Treat Mum to an unforgettable day out

Make this Mother’s Day truly special with a memorable visit to our farm. On Sunday, 15th March 2026, we’re delighted to offer one complimentary parent or carer day ticket for every group booking with at least one paid adult or child ticket. It’s our way of helping you celebrate the incredible mums and carers in your life. Simply use the code MOTHERSDAY at checkout to unlock your exclusive discount. Please note, this offer is valid for one adult per group and only for bookings made for Mother’s Day itself.

Enjoy a cream tea too

The celebrations don’t stop there! Specially for Mother’s Day we’re making cream teas available, featuring freshly baked scones served with lashings of cream and jam, and a tempting selection of cakes, all lovingly prepared by our talented culinary students in the farm’s own training kitchen. Bring the whole family and treat Mum, other parent or carer, to an indulgent day surrounded by nature, delicious food, and warm hospitality in a kid-friendly environment where everyone can relax and have fun! No need to book in advance, just order when you visit our Granary Restaurant.

An adorable kid goat standing on a table

Look out for babies and their mums

It’s also the perfect time of year to spot new arrivals on the farm, as many of our animals are welcoming their little ones. Keep an eye out for adorable lambs, playful baby goats, and plenty more charming youngsters enjoying the spring air alongside their mums. Your Mother’s Day visit is sure to be filled with heart-warming moments as you enjoy seeing these precious moments.

Book now for an unforgettable Mother’s Day on the farm and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Scarecrow Shenanigans on the Farm

Feburary half term is Scarecrow Week at the Rare Breeds Centre. Come and join us for a week full of scarecrow shenanigans on the farm!

More information coming soon!

Fun-o-rama with Siana

Get ready for a weekend packed with giggles and good times as Siana brings her high energy to the farm on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August for Fun-o-rama with Siana, a joyful experience specially designed for little ones!

Join us for two lively sessions each day, the first at 11am till 12pm and the second at 1pm till 2pm, where children will be swept up in a whirlwind of music, dancing, games, and plenty of playful silliness. Siana’s infectious energy and love for fun make this the perfect activity for younger children to express themselves, and get moving!

Expect laughter, singing, and non-stop interactive entertainment that will have your little ones smiling from ear to ear.

With sessions running twice daily, there’s plenty of opportunity to come along and enjoy the fun – or even join in more than once!

Don’t miss out – it’s going to be a Fun-o-rama like no other!