Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
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We went on a Thursday 23rd July (with a groupon voucher) and there were lots of demonstrations and there were not many visitors that day, but it also meant that my boys got to help the farrier (who was putting shoes on the shire horse) to pump the bellows, they also got to turn the wheel for lathe for the wheel wright who was showing us how to make a wooden wheel to go on a cart, they also got to feed lambs. There was a tour of the farm but we didn't do that. Lovely cafe in the old school, and nice seating area outside of it, reccommend the coffee and walnut cake! My favourite animal were the cute piglets, The boys spent a long time milking the pretend cow. We did take a picnic, there are lots of picnic benches and space for a picnic including a undercover area. There are some lovely things to buy in the shop, including local crafts. My children also loved playing in the shepherds hut in the play area. Beautiful location in the Shropshire countryside, afterwards we went onto nearby Carding Mill Valley and had fish and chips for tea (from Church Stretton) by the stream-beautiful!
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Demonstrations are given of crafts and skills from a by-gone age. Loads to learn. Smashing tea room too!
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Enjoyable and relaxing afternoon wandering around. Bottle fed a lamb and held a one-day old chick, which was an unexpected bonus. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff who answered all questions patiently and enthusiastically. Always a treat to get up close to a Shire horse.
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We had been looking forward to this for such a long time (since watching Victorian Farm on tv) and were not disappointed. Mucky footpaths, a midden of steaming manure, whiffy pigs, the scent of the blacksmiths forge and the wallop of the wheelwright - magnificent. We loved every minute and time flew, the team there are so into it, dress in period outfits and uphold the way of life of a Victorian farm.
Would definitely return, well done all.
Would definitely return, well done all.
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This historic working farm is a really good day out for all the family. Me and my husband took our 10 year old grand daughter yesterday and she thoroughly enjoyed stroking and feeding the lambs. She was also able to get close to shire horses and tanworth piglets as well. We watched scones being made as well as butter and my grand daughter tried her hand at milking a pretend cow. Had lunch at the cafe and the food was superb.
A really good day out
A really good day out
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Visiting with family for the first time we were pleasantly surprised by the amount of areas and interactions for all ages.
Despite the downpour the day before the ground was fine and accessible even for a wheelchair (take care on the cobbles!)
Several people explaining how things were done and showing the parts still surviving. Teaching about the animals - Lambs, chicks, pigs, geese, cows etc - and feeding time again for all ages.
A lovely backwater with interest around every corner.
Despite the downpour the day before the ground was fine and accessible even for a wheelchair (take care on the cobbles!)
Several people explaining how things were done and showing the parts still surviving. Teaching about the animals - Lambs, chicks, pigs, geese, cows etc - and feeding time again for all ages.
A lovely backwater with interest around every corner.
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The perfect family day out. Set in Shropshire's rural ideal, this working Farm takes you back to the turn of the century. Coming from a rural back ground I enjoyed seeing the kind of farming my grandfather talks about, and when I have taken him before he spent hours reminiscing. I love the working horses in their brasses, but for my metal head brother there were also steam engines and tractors.
Children will love petting the animals, and getting muddy. The food is good, and we particularly rate the hand churned butter. Perhaps not the best place for a first date, but a fun family day out.
Children will love petting the animals, and getting muddy. The food is good, and we particularly rate the hand churned butter. Perhaps not the best place for a first date, but a fun family day out.
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Had a great day out at the farm looking at all the different animals, old building and meeting the staff that showed us all the old ways a farm used to be run.
The kids got to stroke the cows, horses, donkeys & lambs.
They got to hold the chicks and feed the very energetic lambs, which was the highlight.
The kids got to stroke the cows, horses, donkeys & lambs.
They got to hold the chicks and feed the very energetic lambs, which was the highlight.
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We visited on Saturday 23rd May. We spent a leisurely few hours there. The farmyard tour was interesting and very informative. The staff are friendly and knowledgable. The place has been very well looked after. The cafe was excellent.
I returned the following weekend on one of the courses (making a Rustic Stool) offered at the farm. Had a thoroughly enjoyable day again.
I returned the following weekend on one of the courses (making a Rustic Stool) offered at the farm. Had a thoroughly enjoyable day again.
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We took our children to Acton Scott nearly 40 years ago and as we were on holiday in the area, we decided to go back. The place is full of old world charm and the animals were a delight to see.
The 'Bailiff' who took us on a walking tour round the farmyard was an excellent chap, full of enthusiasm and made it very interesting. We watched a wheelwright and a blacksmith at work and they were great too. We were able to feed some young lambs, one of which was a practiced escape artist!
We must also say a word about the restaurant in the old School House. The food was excellent - home cooking style - and not overly expensive.
All staff we met were charming, helpful and chatty, which all made for a good experience.
The 'Bailiff' who took us on a walking tour round the farmyard was an excellent chap, full of enthusiasm and made it very interesting. We watched a wheelwright and a blacksmith at work and they were great too. We were able to feed some young lambs, one of which was a practiced escape artist!
We must also say a word about the restaurant in the old School House. The food was excellent - home cooking style - and not overly expensive.
All staff we met were charming, helpful and chatty, which all made for a good experience.
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What a fantastic day we had at Acton Scott! We arrived in the morning which meant we missed the bank holiday crowds who arrived later in the day. The site is fascinating with plenty to look at. Unfortunately we managed to miss most of the demonstrations that went on (honey collecting, wheel making and so on) but we did see the shire horse working on an area of ploughed land. The man working them was happy to stop and chat extensively about the work, the horses and was most interesting. All those working there were both knowledgeable and friendly.
There were plenty of young animals to see thanks to it being springtime, which attracted many families with children. There is plenty of space for children to enjoy themselves and also for picnics. We had lunch in the cafe which was pleasant. It is the former schoolhouse and contains lots of interesting information about what school life would have been like then.
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will most certainly return again - probably many more times!
There were plenty of young animals to see thanks to it being springtime, which attracted many families with children. There is plenty of space for children to enjoy themselves and also for picnics. We had lunch in the cafe which was pleasant. It is the former schoolhouse and contains lots of interesting information about what school life would have been like then.
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will most certainly return again - probably many more times!
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When we visited, a Monday afternoon, we were the only people there for most of our visit. (Apparently Monday's are usually quiet). We watched a donkey pumping water from the well, had a horse shoe made for us by a very friendly and informative farrier. We also bottle fed the lambs. The staff were friendly and there was a fair bit to see - as well as the animals. The farm is in a lovely setting and is good for a relaxed walk with interesting things to see and hear about. I guess it might have felt more lively had there been more people around, but the peace and quiet suited us and it was a lovely way to spend a couple of sunny hours. The ginger cake was very tasty too!
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Nice for an hour or two walk around in the sunshine, but quite expensive for the privilege. Apart from a few farm animals, there really isn't much more to see. There was a very friendly guy making a bottle opener out of iron and a lady baking scones in the kitchen who were both a credit to the place, but I didn't see anything else going on.
I wouldn't go again, but it was nice to wander around in the sun.
I wouldn't go again, but it was nice to wander around in the sun.
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As a mixed group of 4 adults and 2 young kids, we all had different ideas for a good day out. And we were all very happy with this choice. The children had fun meeting and handling the animals, and the history and staff were what the adults were looking for. It is a very hands-on place with lots to see and people who can't wait to show you everything. I expect as the year turns there are different things to see and I for one plan to re-visit and see another side of this unique and wonderful place.
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We'd been looking forward to visiting this farm ever since watching the Victorian Farm series on TV.
Just a couple of miles off the main road, it's easy to find, but still a haven of peace in the countryside.
It isn't as big as some similar places (so a half-day is plenty to see it all) and if you know the TV series, then you won't see everything featured on that (e.g. the cottage) but the rural location is peaceful and pretty and there are several walks available if you want to go beyond the farm itself.
There is a good range of animals and several working demonstrations, so all in all it's still worth a visit.
Just a couple of miles off the main road, it's easy to find, but still a haven of peace in the countryside.
It isn't as big as some similar places (so a half-day is plenty to see it all) and if you know the TV series, then you won't see everything featured on that (e.g. the cottage) but the rural location is peaceful and pretty and there are several walks available if you want to go beyond the farm itself.
There is a good range of animals and several working demonstrations, so all in all it's still worth a visit.
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We. Spent a sunny morning at the farm it was lovely to see all the baby animals the lambs were bought out for the children to feed.We watched the shirehorses working in the field.It was as the old days.A nice tea room and garden.
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I visited as a child and always wanted to take my own children there. We visited on a chilly damp Spring day. It is fascinating and the staff are lovely and chatty and knowledgeable. The loos are beautiful! We saw tons of baby animals, spent ages admiring the two shirehorses and the donkey. The children were fascinated and we had a great time too.
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Nothing to dislike -you visit a site like this because it appeals to you. This site provided what it is expected to,and does it very well.
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A truly awesome experience, fascinating insight into the past and a great family day out. I enjoyed looking at the old farming equipment and the shepherd huts. The shop is stacked with great souvenirs and gifts but set aside a few hours to enjoy the experience that Acton Scott has to offer.
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During a large group cottage holiday, some of us went along to this farm – we were 5 relatives ranging from 8 years old up to 77 years. A good time had by all and we will return if ever back in the area – both the kids and the adults!
For the cost (£8 adults, £5 kids) you really do get to see and learn a lot. You can wander round at your own pace with no set timescale, you can walk round as many times as you like returning to areas of interest – ideal for those with both a day to fill, or just a couple of hourse. It’s so refreshing to see a farm in action without the modern technologies. The animals all looked happy and healthy, not a afraid of people, with many information points and learning tools. Seeing the old processes still in force was rather exciting!!! Even for someone with no major interest in farms or animals this is a very good day out and way to spend a relaxing but interesting afternoon. The staff were more than happy to answer any questions as well.
I would recommend taking a picnic as the little café on site was rather expensive. A picnic is always more enjoyable anyway!
For the cost (£8 adults, £5 kids) you really do get to see and learn a lot. You can wander round at your own pace with no set timescale, you can walk round as many times as you like returning to areas of interest – ideal for those with both a day to fill, or just a couple of hourse. It’s so refreshing to see a farm in action without the modern technologies. The animals all looked happy and healthy, not a afraid of people, with many information points and learning tools. Seeing the old processes still in force was rather exciting!!! Even for someone with no major interest in farms or animals this is a very good day out and way to spend a relaxing but interesting afternoon. The staff were more than happy to answer any questions as well.
I would recommend taking a picnic as the little café on site was rather expensive. A picnic is always more enjoyable anyway!
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We went in October half term and were pleased to see some activities for the children to join in. They were fascinated by the bread making and enjoyed sitting in the school room. They then helped the farrier to make a horseshoe which they got to take home. The tour of the grounds was very educational and everyone who worked there was friendly and helpful. Watching the farriers shoe the horses was great. If there are no demonstrations happening, it won't take long to walk around the farm but the grounds are open. We didn't eat at the cafe but the food looked good and reasonably priced.
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If you are interested in farming methods and equipment from roughly 1870-1930 this is a great place to visit.
A very I formative guided tour of the farm yard. Wheel wrights working area. Horse gin powers machinery.
The old school, which was in use up to 1950s.
Good cafe.
Guides dressed in period costumes.
Flax making.
Heavy horses, plus a donkey, pigs, chickens, cows etc.
A good place to explore on your own after the tour.
A very I formative guided tour of the farm yard. Wheel wrights working area. Horse gin powers machinery.
The old school, which was in use up to 1950s.
Good cafe.
Guides dressed in period costumes.
Flax making.
Heavy horses, plus a donkey, pigs, chickens, cows etc.
A good place to explore on your own after the tour.
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This historic farm offers a great insight into a farm life at the turn of the 19th century, with the daily demonstrations. A great day out!
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I'm still trying to work out where they filmed the Victorian Farm here, they do not make much play of it which was okay, yes it was a mid week visit so nothing much was happening apart from the blacksmith who was making a gift for a family member. Lots of aged agricultural machinery with no details of what they were for, a sadly forgotten kitchen garden, a school that's a sweet tea room now a couple of fields with mangolds and barley in and some spell binding views but nothing that really pulls it altogether and makes you feel you've learnt about old farming ways and whys .Probably best with a school group, one to point out not sure I'd recommend.
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Spent the whole day looking around this attraction which has something for everyone. A really great day out. The butter making demonstration was really informative and interesting
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