Farmyard Frights and Delights
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:
Trick or Treat Trail stations |
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| Glow in the Dark Slime Den |
| Witches Hat Ring Toss |
| Smelly Jars in Effel’s Potion Pantry |
| Pumpkin Bowling |
| Photo Booth |
Come and see Effel Fartwaffer on Wednesday and Friday
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!
Extra animal activities running everyday
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!
27th – 31st October
Free child ticket special offer
Don’t miss our special offer running from 27th till 31st! 1 free child ticket when an adult ticket is purchased! Just use code HALLOWEEN at the online checkout to claim your discount! T&C’s apply.
Check out this video showing some of this year’s Halloween entertainment from vloggers: Once Upon a Day Out.
Big Summer of Games
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
| Activity | Time |
| Interactive pig feeding | 10:30am |
| Meet the cows | 11:30am |
| Goat feeding | 12:30pm |
| Ferret fun | 1:30pm |
| Meet the horses | 2:30pm |
| Pig racing | 3:15pm |
Our BIG Summer of Games includes
Fantastic fun for the entire family!
Giant game sets |
Summer equipment |
|---|---|
| Chess | Tetherball |
| Noughts and crosses | Croquet |
| Snakes and ladders | Space hoppers |
| Guess Moo | Bean bag toss |
| Darts | Limbo |
| Connect-4 | Beach scene with sand pit |
Don't miss the fun!
August weekend special activities
For each weekend in August we’ve dreamed up some extra-fun activities on the farm!
Who wants to see their teddy bear take off for a daring kite flying session, learn to juggle plates, how to line dance or how to build a den?
Check out all of the fabulous details below in the list of exciting new August weekend activities this summer! You can learn more about each weekend on our What’s On page.
August weekend activity details
Weekend |
Activity |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd & 3rd August | Circus Skills Weekend | Pop into one of two daily sessions and let your little ones learn exciting circus skills like the diabolo, spinning plates, balance boards, and juggling balls. |
| 9th & 10th August | Fun-O-Rama with Siana | Get ready for music, dancing, games, and non-stop giggles with Siana! On Sunday 10th, we will also be welcoming the Rock Choir, an award-winning, contemporary choir! |
| 16th & 17th August | Teddy Bears Picnic | Enjoy a day full of teddy bear fun! The Kent Kite Flyers will be soaring kites from 11am to 4pm, with a special chance to watch your teddy take flight into the sky. In the morning, join our craft sessions where little ones can make hats and friendship bracelets for their teddies. Then stay for a fun-filled afternoon of picnics and games! |
| 23rd & 24th August | Country Showdown | Join us for line dancing, a fancy dress competition, and a fun craft activity, all led by our brilliant storyteller, Siana. |
| 30th & 31st August | Den Building | Bring your imagination and test your den-building skills with us! |
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!
Make sure to pick up a Summer Passport!
For just 50p you can pick up a Summer Passport from our Gift Shop, there’s lots of games and activities included, to add even more fun to your day!
A Piratey Father’s Day
Ahoy Mateys! Our real-life pirate is visiting the farm this Father’s Day and he can’t wait to meet you and your family! He’ll be adding extra, swash-buckling entertainment throughout the day.
| Activity | Time | Location |
| Pirate fancy dress competition | 3pm | Pig Race Track |
| Storytelling and sea shanty | 11am & 1pm | Discovery Zone |
| Pirate themed trail | All day | Across the farm |
To help make the day even more special, we’re offering one free adult day ticket for every group that includes at least one paid adult or child. When booking your tickets online, simply enter the code FATHERSDAY at checkout. Or let the admissions team know when purchasing tickets on the day and they will be able to apply the discount. This special offer is valid only on Sunday, 15th June 2025, and applies to one adult per group.
Join us for a fun-filled day on the farm, meet our special guest pirate and give Dad an adventure to remember!
Woolly Week
Pop the dates in your diary and head down to the farm for a sheep-load of fun during our much-loved Woolly Week!
If you enjoyed meeting our lambs over Easter, you’ll be thrilled with what we’ve got in store. We’re going full-on fluffy with a whole week dedicated to our woolly friends, think sheep-themed activities, hands-on fun for the little ones, and baa-rilliant surprises around every corner.
Best of all, all the extra activities are included in your farm admission, no extra costs, just heaps of fleece-filled fun!
So, pull on your wellies, gather your flock, and get ready for a week of sheepish smiles and countryside adventures. You’d be baaarmy to miss it!
As usual, each day we will be running tractor-trailer rides from 11am – 4 pm and Meet the Animals from 10am – 4pm, but we will also have the additional special events and activities shown below.
Woolly Week special events and activities
| Activity | Location | Time |
| Sheep shearing demonstration | Cattle barn | Mon to Fri – 11am and 2:30pm |
| Shear a sheep (with shaving foam) | Outside the cattle barn | Mon to Fri – 11:30am and 2pm |
| Interactive pig feeding | Pig Pen’s | 11:45am |
| Sheep craft activity | Discovery Zone | 12pm till 1pm |
| Guinea pig feeding | Children’s Barn | 2pm till 3pm |
| Pig racing | Pig Racetrack | 3:15pm |
| Sheep Trail | Gift Shop | All day |
| Storytelling with Little Bo Peep | Discovery Zone | Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 11:30am and 2:30pm |
| Bouncy Castle | Main Paddock | All day – extra charge applies |
| Face Painting | Check on arrival | All day – extra charge applies |
| Wood turning demonstration | Pig race track | All day Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday |
Get ready to go baa-rmy for sheep shearing!
Curious about how sheep get their stylish summer cuts? Swing by at 11am or 2:30pm to watch one of our amazing farm team members show off the age-old art of sheep shearing! They’ll walk you through the process, share some woolly cool facts, and happily answer any questions you have.
Hands on fun for little lambs!
Kids can roll up their sleeves and try “shearing” shaving foam off our fluffy sheep cutouts—foam-tastic fun guaranteed! Then it’s time to get crafty with adorable woolly creations they can take home. Join us in the Discovery Zone between 12 and 1 pm, we’ll have everything you need to let your creativity run wild.
Sheep trail adventure!
Don’t forget to follow our baa-rilliant Sheep Trail, running all day long! Grab your trail sheet from the gift shop and see if you can find all the hidden sheep around the farm. There may be a surprise waiting for our top trail trackers!
Storytelling
Little Bo Peep of course lost her sheep…., but on this occasion has brought her sheep to the Rare Breeds Centre for our team to shear and while that’s happening, she will be in the Discovery Zone for storytelling sessions, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with sessions running at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm.
Christmas Gift Market
Why it’s more fun on the farm!
There’s something truly special about a Christmas gift market — the twinkling lights and the cheerful buzz of shoppers hunting for that perfect gift. But this year, why not swap the high street for something a little more enchanting? Head to the Rare Breeds Centre for a festive day out that captures the very best of a traditional Christmas market with all the fun of the farm to enjoy!
Nestled in the heart of the countryside in Woodchurch, our farm comes alive with rustic charm during the festive season. Stalls will be brimming with handcrafted gifts, artisan food, toys and locally made decorations — all lovingly created by small businesses and local makers, you’re sure to find something special for everyone on your list.
Making shopping easier for parents
And here’s the best bit for parents — while you browse the stalls in peace, the kids can be having a wonderful time on the farm with the other parent! It’s the perfect way to keep them entertained while you tick off your shopping list.
So wrap up warmly, grab your wellies, and embrace the festive spirit at our Christmas gift market on the farm. It’s a wonderful way to support local businesses, soak up the atmosphere, and make memories that last well beyond Christmas Day.
Event details
Where: Benson Barn (next to the car park)
When: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November 2026
Admission: Free entry to the barn!
Parking: Free!
Please note that the Benson Barn is separate from the farm experience, so you can shop without paying an entry fee. If you’d like to visit the farm, regular admission applies.
Join us as a Stallholder
If you would like to join us as a stallholder please email info@rarebreeds.org.uk with your interest and we will get back to you with a booking form.
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