Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
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We had a great time here. It's a lively place - the animals are out and about, so expect to make contact! We were greeted by the friendliest, cutest little goats I had ever seen! While it is great for younger children, my 15-year old daughter also had a lovely time holding chicks and feeding lambs. The guided tour was interesting and informative.
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Good
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My husband and I visited here as we were camping locally. We walked the whole attraction within 20mins and thought the place would be bigger. There were lots of activities for children and you can’t take away how hard the small team work however in hindsight we weren’t their target audience. Would go back on one of their courses which they offer at a price which look tempting.
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A farm untouched by time, has a charm which is unique.
The restaurant is very good and you get very good value for money.
The live demonstrations are excellent and as one of our children had helped on the blacksmiths bellows, he was presented with the horse shoe that the blacksmith had just made. As you can imagine he was thrilled.
A first rate day out for the family.
The restaurant is very good and you get very good value for money.
The live demonstrations are excellent and as one of our children had helped on the blacksmiths bellows, he was presented with the horse shoe that the blacksmith had just made. As you can imagine he was thrilled.
A first rate day out for the family.
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Great day out with the family.
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Lovely morning out with the kids. Reasonably priced and lots of activities to join in with that are included in the entry price.
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Very good place to keep kids entertained the entire day. Sand pit. Fairy doors hunt. Animals feeding. Holding chicks. Milking a (fake) cow. Cafe shop. Etc.
We spent our second day in Bridgenorth. Another great place. Look for the car parking besides the river. There is a big playground for all ages and ice cream. Then you can stroll by the river and get the little train up the hill for 1.60 return. Kids under 5 go free
You can have a picnic at the castle ruins and the steam trains will entertain the kids while you have some food.
We spent our second day in Bridgenorth. Another great place. Look for the car parking besides the river. There is a big playground for all ages and ice cream. Then you can stroll by the river and get the little train up the hill for 1.60 return. Kids under 5 go free
You can have a picnic at the castle ruins and the steam trains will entertain the kids while you have some food.
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A most enjoyable day out for adults and kids
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What a fantastic day spent at the farm! I brought my 5 and 2 year old sons to the farm and they had a brilliant time meeting all the people working there and seeing all the animals. There was so much to see and do and the staff were genuinely lovely and keen to help us learn more about the traditional ways of farming. There were lots of hand-on activities the boys could get involved with, which they loved. And all set in beautiful surroundings. Thank you to the Acton Scott Working Farm team for making this day a day for my boys and I to remember, and for all your work in enabling the farm and all its ways to continue to live...
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A great day out, something for everyone.
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Always lovely to visit in any season
Beautiful and friendly Historic farm
Beautiful and friendly Historic farm
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This was a return visit to the famous Working Farm museum - I went with my adult son and adult niece, both of whom had visited as children and enjoyed going back. It was great to see three day old piglets and learn about their care. The Shire horses are magnificent and we met the new Mule, Delilah. Everyone who works there is so friendly; they will answer your questions fully and I learned a lot about a farrier's work which we saw demonstrated, which is pretty much the same now as it's been for hundreds of years. You can learn about the farm and the history of farming methods from the displays too. One minor drawback was the long wait for food at the cafe - if you mind waiting, you should take a picnic, but the home-made food was excellent! Kids love the animals and you can help feed the animals, handle baby chicks etc. so it can be a hands-on experience.
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Loved this place. In a world full of commercial themed places to go that dampen the soul, this is a fun and enjoyable place that is untouched by time. The staff are friendly and helpful and food is great. ( Coffee is a bit odd).
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Lovely place 4 a day out and 2 teach us kids about the olden day xx
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Nice relaxing place to spend a few hours with your children. Activities available such as feeding the animals. Nice Cafe and shop. Would recommend it
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Brilliant for the children cafe outstanding the welcome was superb. Thank you for an amazing visit.
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Tried this on the of chance and wow how nice was this, such a lovely location and interesting to see everyone in Character. Lovely to see old ways still being shared.
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The title was the word my 7 year old Grandaughter used to describe her day. She has been to every farm, National Trust property and tourist venues in both Shropshire, North Wales and the West Midlands and always wants to return to Acton Scott. It is by far her favourite. We spent 6.5 hours here and all enjoyed every minute. It is a step back in time with a lovely setting, wonderful atmosphere and amazing staff. It is a true farm not a venue trying to compete with something it isn't. You won't find razzmatazz or gimmicky lures. It is a welcome relief from the commercial approach a lot have taken.
Please don't change it anymore you have a true treasure which has a special place in this modern world.
Please don't change it anymore you have a true treasure which has a special place in this modern world.
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Lovely place, friendly staff. Great for primary school aged kids
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When we visited we arrived early at 1000. Greeting was friendly as were all farm workers throughout the day. Wonderful setting and we were treated to a fascinating display of how to put an iron tyre onto a cartwheel. Shire horses were stunning and the man looking after them made our children feel safe and happy. Finished off with a super home made lunch. Excellent day out.
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A fun day out with lots to see. There are a variety of animals to see and there are often demonstrations on traditional skills such a butter making to watch. There is a cafe and there is also a gift shop.
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We obviously heard about this place because of the TV series, so though we'd check it out. To be fair we didn't have high expectations and those expectations were spot on. There's not a great deal to see or do really. Not sure if we just went on a quiet day (mid week in early may), so we didn't stay for that long. You can spend 2 or 3 hrs here, if you stop for some lunch in the old schoolhouse (which does some nice food, but is a little pricey... Tourist pricing rather than comparable to the area). The staff are friendly and knowledgeable (sorry, you won't see any TV stars working there).. and if you're lucky they may be feeding the lambs or ducklings/chics. We got to feed a lamb and hold some of the chics and ducklings, and in one of the cottages they had a couple in Victorian clothing making some kind of pancakes that farm workers often took with them.. they were generous with the samples too. 😀
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If you like countryside ,back to nature etc then you will love this place. We came on a saturday and it wasnt too busy like most places, kids 6 and 2 loved it , they looked at the animals and played in the laurel and hardy style gypsy caravans ,lovely cafe very friendly lady serving and gluten free cakes on sale aswell
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Really great place to visit been many times before and hope to visit many times again
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Never been before but was so impressed!
Staff were very friendly and had a donkey and cart ride for the children which they adored and was the highlight of the holiday.
Great tea and cake in the old school.
Beautiful buildings, great exhibits and friendly staff. A great combo.
Would not hesitate to recommend.
Staff were very friendly and had a donkey and cart ride for the children which they adored and was the highlight of the holiday.
Great tea and cake in the old school.
Beautiful buildings, great exhibits and friendly staff. A great combo.
Would not hesitate to recommend.
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