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Farmyard Frights and Delights at The Rare Breeds Centre

Highlands Farm, Woodchurch Ashford, Kent, TN26 3RJ

18th - 26th October

Join us this Halloween from Saturday 18th till Sunday 26th October for heaps of spooky fun, silly surprises, and fang-tastic activities for all ages!

Effel’s Whiffs and Woofs
Effel is making her grand return to the farm this Halloween, starring in her fan favourite show with all new Effel’s Whiffs and Woofs.

Trick or Treat Trail
Join the fun on our Stamp 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 6 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:
Glow in the Dark Slime Den
Effel’s Show
Witches Hat Ring Toss
Smelly Jars in Effel’s Potion Pantry
Pumpkin Bowling
Photo Booth

Face Painting
Face painting will be running daily from the 18th to the 26th, perfect for transforming into your favourite spooky character! This activity carries a small additional cost.

Fancy Dress Competition
Calling all witches, wizards, and mini ghosts! Come in your best fancy dress to take part in our daily costume competition, it’ll be frightfully fabulous!

Extra activities running Monday to Friday
From Monday 20th to Friday 25th, we’re adding a daily dose of Halloween magic, each day brings one extra spooky activity to enjoy.
Monday – Boo Bingo
Tuesday – Homemade Potion Making
Wednesday – Wiggly Wild Show
Thursday – Monster Disco
Friday – Broomstick Making

Halloween is just around the corner, and we’ve got a week full of magical moments and pumpkin-packed fun for the whole family! Be sure to book your tickets in advance to guarantee your spot, this is sure to be a treat!

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Opening Times

10.00 - 17.00

Prices

See our website for all ticket options.

Facilities

Café

Car Parking

Picnic Site

Baby Changing

Disabled Access

Toilets

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Afternoon Tea @ The Cannon Cafe at Fort Amherst

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