Join us for a baa-rilliant bank holiday weekend packed with sheep themed fun for all ages.
Across the weekend you can dive into the mischief of The Great Sheep Escape, cheer on the speedy stars of The Lamb National (here for this weekend only!), watch our expert shearer at work during our shearing demos, meet the flock up close at feeding time, and get hands on with woolly creativity in our Craft Corner. The Kent Guild of Spinners, Dyers and Weavers will be with us all three days, sharing their incredible skills and beautiful creations. And our very own Dolly Baa-ton will be with us on Bank Holiday Monday, bringing a day of country fun. Dust off your cowgirl boots and join her for shear-oke and boot-scootin line dancing!
Woolly weekend outdoor market
There’s so much happening throughout the weekend! We recommend booking your ticket in advance to secure your spot.
Activity |
Day(s) |
Location |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| The great sheep escape (sheep breed trail) | Saturday, Sunday and Monday | All around farm | All day |
| The lamb national (sheep racing for this weekend only!) | Saturday, Sunday and Monday | Pig racing track | 3:15pm |
| Shear a sheep station (shave a sheep cut out) | Saturday, Sunday and Monday | TBC | TBC |
| Flock feeding time (sheep feeding) | Saturday, Sunday and Monday | TBC | TBC |
| Woolly creations – make your own woolly sheep and woolly bracelet making | Saturday, Sunday and Monday | Discovery zone | 11am – 12pm |
| Woolly character competition (winner announced at the sheep race!) | Saturday, Sunday and Monday | Discovery zone | 10:30am till 2:30pm |
| Face painting (additional cost) | Saturday, Sunday and Monday | Opposite discovery zone | 10am till 3:30pm |
| Kent guild spinners, dryers and weavers | Saturday, Sunday and Monday | TBC | 10am till 3:30pm |
| Woolly weekend market | Saturday, Sunday and Monday | Main paddock (entry will require a farm ticket) | 10am till 4pm |
| Shearing demonstration | Sunday only | TBC | TBC |
| Meet Dolly Baa-ton | Monday only | TBC | TBC |
| Wool spinning | Monday only | TBC | Throughout the day |
Make sure you pop into The Granary Restaurant before you leave to try our brand new range of fresh sandwiches, baguettes, pasta, salad and wraps from the Hawkhurst Bread Shed alongside a delicious Costa coffee.
And be sure to check out what sheep themed biscuits and cakes our Granary Life Skills Students have made in our Life Skills Training Kitchen!
We aim to ensure that as many animal-related activities as possible take place each day. However, as we work with live animals, situations can be unpredictable, and not all animals may be available at all times or every day.
