Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
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We were staying over at Brecon and decided to take a trip out over to Ludlow. I checked on tripadvisor and noticed the Victorian Working Farm. It sounded interesting so we detoured on route and stopped off to see what it was like. We were so glad we did - it was a wonderful way to spean a morning. We didn't realise, until we got there, that this was the farm which was featured in the TV program Victorian Farm.
The farm is home to various animals included two shire horses Clumper and Tory who had also featured in the TV program when they were used to work the horse drawn farm equipment.
The farm tries to keep to the atmosphere of a working farm so the demonstrations and displays are all based on farming activities - butter making, suckling calves etc.
We had a thoroughly nice time and would recommend it to anybody.
The farm is home to various animals included two shire horses Clumper and Tory who had also featured in the TV program when they were used to work the horse drawn farm equipment.
The farm tries to keep to the atmosphere of a working farm so the demonstrations and displays are all based on farming activities - butter making, suckling calves etc.
We had a thoroughly nice time and would recommend it to anybody.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
There is enough to see to make a very pleasant few hours (if you stop there for lunch!), with buildings to explore and enough signs to explain what the farm machinery was used for. The old dairy is clearly used on some days, as it smelt of butter-making, and we did see the farrier in action at the forge. One of the shire horses was working in the fields, and we could see the others in the stables. There was a very knowledgeable lady in the cottage, demonstrating spinning and showing what plants are used to produce natural dyes. There are lots of chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese, and we were lucky to see new-born piglets. The grounds are well laid out, and the gardens were interesting too. The cafe in the old school room was nice, and there was plenty of room to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere with all the ducks on the ponds. If you watched Victorian Farm, then it's fun to spot the locations you recognize. We'd like to return one day and do a longer walk in the surrounding countryside.
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Lots to see for all ages. I wanted to go after watching the TV series Victorian Farm - only disappointment was the cottage they used isn't actually here; it's not far away but you can't visit it. Friendly, helpful staff and nice tea room in the old school house. Worth a trip if you are in the area.
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We spent around 4 hours here with our 12 and 11 year old daughters.
It was very relaxed and not busy which made it even better. One daughter even managed to help milk a cow which she was thrilled about.
The coffee in the cafe was good !!
We had good weather and I would recommend to visit.
It was very relaxed and not busy which made it even better. One daughter even managed to help milk a cow which she was thrilled about.
The coffee in the cafe was good !!
We had good weather and I would recommend to visit.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
I booked a day course after reading about it in the Guardian. I paid approx £64 for the day's course. There were three other ladies on the course, each with different reasons. One had been bought the course as a present by her daughters because she has always wanted to be a farmer, ever since childhood when she visited her grandmother who lived near a farm. Another lady wanted to further her knowledge about the lifestyle of a Victorian Farmer's wife and the other lady had recently bought a smallholding/farm and was really keen to learn as much as possible about farm life. I had watched the BBC 2 TV series and in particular the way food was prepared. I longed to see it first hand.
The tutor was very friendly and really knowledgeable and interresting. We did make beetroot soup which cooked on the old range and churned butter in a small blow jar. I also went into the pig sty and fed the pigs. We had lots of interesting chat and a sociable day but I thought that I would have been wielding a rolling pin and be up to my arm pits in dough after raking out the ashes and cleaning the pig sty. Even thought I might have a go at milking a cow. This did not happen but realistically I suppose health and safety measures as they operate today would not allow it.
I would love to go again even though dressing in Victorian dress would not be included. Unfortunately my camera broke on the day so I have no pictures to show.
The farm museum is in a beautiful setting. The day before the course we both went around the farm and saw the horses pulling the grass cutting machinery. Butter being made in a big churn and the cows being milked by hand. A wonderful day out. Tightwads recommend.
The tutor was very friendly and really knowledgeable and interresting. We did make beetroot soup which cooked on the old range and churned butter in a small blow jar. I also went into the pig sty and fed the pigs. We had lots of interesting chat and a sociable day but I thought that I would have been wielding a rolling pin and be up to my arm pits in dough after raking out the ashes and cleaning the pig sty. Even thought I might have a go at milking a cow. This did not happen but realistically I suppose health and safety measures as they operate today would not allow it.
I would love to go again even though dressing in Victorian dress would not be included. Unfortunately my camera broke on the day so I have no pictures to show.
The farm museum is in a beautiful setting. The day before the course we both went around the farm and saw the horses pulling the grass cutting machinery. Butter being made in a big churn and the cows being milked by hand. A wonderful day out. Tightwads recommend.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
Fascinating place...we, like others, went because of BBC's "Victorian Farm". It's a compact site, fairly flat, with lots of rally interesting exhibits, such as a farmworker's cottage, milking sheds, piggery, with beautiful, tiny piglets, shire horses in the stables and more farm machinery than you can shake a stick at. Lots of helpful staff dressed appropriately, good facilities for the disabled (important to me). Great for curious kids (they can even milk an artificial cow), lots of animals. A wonderful mkorning!
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Having seen 'The Victorian Farm' on TV I was interested to see where it was filmed! Acton Scott is an interesting outdoor museum with an opportunity to see how things were done a hundred years ago ( eg there was a wheelwright working, someone demonstating butter making and also someone making griddle scones on the range !) It was a lovely day when we visisted and the views are glorious . There was also an interesting exhibition on that day of models of farm implements and machinary. What patience !
There are chickens and geese running around and a varitey of farm animals to see. A good day out for all ages .
There are chickens and geese running around and a varitey of farm animals to see. A good day out for all ages .
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We took our grandchildren to Acton Scott this summer and everyone had a terrific time - children and adults! Acton Scott makes for a very interesting, fun day and it was lovely to be outdoors and making the most of the few days of sunshine we had.
Source: thebestof.co.uk
We had a lovely summer's day at Acton Scott with my NCT group. It was a great place to take the children; lots of fresh air, running about and seeing farm animals at work. The adults found it interesting too! Reasonable admission prices, lovely food and refreshments... a fun packed day for everyone.
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Great if you like to look at old ploughs (lots & lots of them!). Some nice animals. I recommend that you take a picnic (weather allowing) as we asked for 2 ploughmans lunches at 2.15p.m. & were told that no food was being served, even though it was stated that main meals were served until 2.30p.m. We went & had a very nice pub lunch.
Nice for children but a little limited. Ok for a couple of hours at the most.
Nice for children but a little limited. Ok for a couple of hours at the most.
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The front of the broucher says " As seen on BBC2 " in fact clumper the horse and the brick clamp were the main attractions that were seen in the series, all of the other buildings included in the series were out of bounds on private land. Very misleading the staff and countryside were delightful.
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We visited the farm last weekend and what a good day out it was!
We took directions from the farm website and it was very easy to find.
It is located in some lovely countryside and was the friendliest attraction we have ever visited.All of the staff enjoyed talking about their various roles in the farm and we were made to feel most welcome.
As well as seeing all the old farm machinery, we watched bricks being made and also, in the dairy , we saw a demonstration on butter making.
There was also other various activities taking place throughout the day.We were given a timetable of events when we entered.
It was lovely seeing all the animals,especially the calfs playing in their stable.
We had a look into the old school house which housed the tea rooms and the prices were very reasonable.There was seating both inside,and outside on the lawned area.
It was interesting to read that the previous reviewer had been to school there!
There is a museum shop which also sells Icecreams at decent prices and not rip-off prices like lots of places.
The farm buildings and farm house were very interesting to wander around.
The farmyard is cobbled,so sensible shoes are advised.We were able to wander amongst the sheep,lambs,chickens etc.
Walking through the vegetable garden,we were talking to the gardener who gave a very interesting talk about the various plants.
My son especially enjoyed meeting the massive horses that were being walked around the farmyard.
We spent longer than we were expecting to, as it was such a good day out and I would certainly recommend a visit .
We took directions from the farm website and it was very easy to find.
It is located in some lovely countryside and was the friendliest attraction we have ever visited.All of the staff enjoyed talking about their various roles in the farm and we were made to feel most welcome.
As well as seeing all the old farm machinery, we watched bricks being made and also, in the dairy , we saw a demonstration on butter making.
There was also other various activities taking place throughout the day.We were given a timetable of events when we entered.
It was lovely seeing all the animals,especially the calfs playing in their stable.
We had a look into the old school house which housed the tea rooms and the prices were very reasonable.There was seating both inside,and outside on the lawned area.
It was interesting to read that the previous reviewer had been to school there!
There is a museum shop which also sells Icecreams at decent prices and not rip-off prices like lots of places.
The farm buildings and farm house were very interesting to wander around.
The farmyard is cobbled,so sensible shoes are advised.We were able to wander amongst the sheep,lambs,chickens etc.
Walking through the vegetable garden,we were talking to the gardener who gave a very interesting talk about the various plants.
My son especially enjoyed meeting the massive horses that were being walked around the farmyard.
We spent longer than we were expecting to, as it was such a good day out and I would certainly recommend a visit .
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
A fantastic fun day out! I was a city boy for years, so I learnt a few things at Acton Scott too! Fresh air, friendly knowledgeable staff, refreshments.... It was a bit like Blists Hill in Telford, except with animals! Me and my nieces and nephews loved it. Great stuff.
Source: thebestof.co.uk
Having spent some time at school on this site during the war,I was pleased to see that little has changed over the years ,and that what you are witnessing during your visit is a true picture of how farming was carried out in years gone bye.Even the old schoolhouse ,which is now being used as a cafe,is recognisabe as the place where I spent many hours pouring over books and chanting my times tables.If you are in the area ,dont miss the chance to experience a truly memorable day.
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