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What’s on at the Rare Breeds Centre

We love making your visit extra special, so throughout the year we put on a whole host of seasonal events for the whole family to enjoy. Things kick off in spring with our much-loved lambing season and Woolly Week, followed by fun-packed summer holidays activities, spooky goings-on at Halloween with Effel Fartwaffer, our charming Christmas Market, and the Truly Magical Christmas featuring Santa’s Grotto! And that’s just for starters! We also host special themed weekends and one-off events dotted throughout the year, so there’s always something new and exciting happening on the farm. Take a look below to see what’s coming up, we look forward to seeing you!

BIG summer of games
23 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

Big Summer of Games

Spend your summer holidays with us on the farm with lots of giant games for the whole family to enjoy

lady sat on hay bale with large bee next to her reading a mindful bee book
4 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2025

Mindful Bee Book Launch

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

Siana in the grass with bubbles
9 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2025

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!

Wandering lamb book with a real rabbit
14 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2025

Words in Colour: Storytime and Crafts with Tom Delahunt

We’re thrilled to welcome children’s author Tom Delahunt to the Rare Breeds Centre this July for a series of enchanting storytelling and craft sessions in our Discovery Zone!

16 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025

Teddy Bears Picnic

We’ve got a whole weekend of teddy bear-themed fun lined up on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August, you won’t want to miss it!

23 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Country Showdown

Get your cowboy boots on and dust off your hats! We’re bringing a taste of the Wild West to the farm, for our Country Showdown Weekend!

30 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

Den Building

Discover the wonders of conservation and nature with our brand-new Conservation Officer

Raver Tots
6 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2025

Raver Tots at the Rare Breeds Centre

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

27 Sep 2025

Peppa Pig Meet and Greet

A Peppa Pig meet and greet is here! And she’s is heading to the farm with Mummy Pig and Evie on Saturday 27th September!

Halloween on the farm
18 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025

Hair-raising Halloween

Join us this spooky season on the farm for a day of fun!

Low bang fireworks
1 Nov 2025

Low Bang Fireworks Display

A firework display that everyone can enjoy, make sure to join us!

15 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Christmas Gift Market

Find lots of gift ideas and get into the christmas spirit at our Christmas Gift Market!