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COT’s Rare Breeds Centre

Registered Charity No. 291662

Canterbury Oast Trust

Year-round events

What’s on at the Rare Breeds Centre

We host a variety of seasonal events for all the family for half terms and holidays including an Easter show and egg hunt, Halloween fun with Effel Fartwaffer, and our Truly Magical Christmas with Santa’s Grotto. Plus, enjoy themed weekends, special events, and weekly Storytelling Wednesdays and Rhyme & Sign with Siana sessions—there’s always something new happening on the farm.
14 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026

Messy Play Sessions in the Discovery Zone

Dive into Creativity at the Discovery Zone with Our Messy Play Sessions!

Fairies on the farm
7 Feb 2026

Fairies on the farm day

Join us on Saturday 7th February for a magical day as fairies visit the farm!

16 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026

Scarecrow Week

Spring is on its way! As flowers begin to bloom and the sunshine returns, we’re celebrating the season with Scarecrow Week here at the farm, and you’re invited!

15 Mar 2026

Mother’s Day

Check back here to find out what special events we have planned for the day!

Chase and Rubble
21 Mar 2026

Paw Patrol meet and greet

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 […]

3 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Easter Holidays

Hop on over from Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April for our Easter Show and a guided Easter Egg Hunt! Check back here until then for updates on our full schedule of the week, with pig racing confirmed to return as one of this week’s highlights.

23 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

May Half Term

Check back soon to discover what’s coming up this May half term.

21 Jun 2026

Father’s Day

Visit this page again soon for a look at the special events we have planned on the day.

25 Jul 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Summer Holidays

Make the most of the Summer Holidays with a visit to the Rare Breeds Centre! Stay tuned to this page for news on the exciting activities we’ll be hosting.