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UK / South East / Kent

Woolly Weekend at The Rare Breeds Centre

Highlands Farm, Woodchurch Ashford, Kent, TN26 3RJ

2nd - 4th May

Join us for a baa rilliant weekend packed with sheep themed fun for all ages.

Enjoy a lively programme of activities, including some exciting brand new sheepy surprises. Take part in the Great Sheep Escape Trail, cheer on competitors in the Lamb National, and get hands on with our shear your sheep activity.

There’s also flock feeding time, a sheep themed photo booth, engaging shearing demonstrations and the chance to watch traditional wool spinning in action.

Before you head home, make sure to visit The Granary Restaurant to enjoy our brand new range of fresh sandwiches, baguettes, pasta, salads and wraps from the Hawkhurst Bread Shed, perfectly paired with a delicious Costa coffee.

Don’t forget to treat yourself to the sheep themed biscuits and cakes made by our talented Granary Life Skills students in the Life Skills Training Kitchen.

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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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25th - 31st May

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