Bring your children and join us at one of our workshops and escape the crowds. Places are strictly limited which means even at peak times it won't feel crowded. We'll look after you and your family from the moment you arrive with drinks and refreshments.
2024 Events
Spring Animal Event This Easter holidays we are welcoming Charlotte and her animals to the Barn. You will spend an hour getting close up with a variety of small animals including a hedgehog, rabbit, tortoise and snake. There will also be a spring trail around the farm and mini craft as well as free play outside. Homemade cake and drinks included!
Wednesday 3 April - 10am - 12noon FULLY BOOKED Thursday 4 April - 10am - 12noon FULLY BOOKED
£12 per child; £6 per adult; siblings 2 and under are free
Hedgehog House Workshop Make a home for a hedgehog to take home for your garden. There will also be a spring trail around the farm and mini craft as well as free play outside. Homemade cake and drinks included!
Wednesday 3 April - 2 - 4pm FULLY BOOKED Thursday 4 April - 2 - 4pm FULLY BOOKED
£12 per child; £6 per adult; siblings 2 and under are free
Bookings are confirmed once payment has been received. If you can no longer make the event we will do our best to fill your space and if we are successful we will refund you in full.
Past Events
Spring Trail A 2 hour outdoor only visit to the farm which includes: 🌼 Signposted Spring trail over the fields (1km, unsuitable for buggies) 🌼 Easter activities around the barn (including the usual mud kitchen and ride on toy tractors) 🌼 Drinks and an Easter Treat Box of snacks for your whole party
Bug Invasion Get to experience a range of creepy crawlies up close and personal as The Bug Lady brings her pets to the Barn. We will also hunt for some bugs around the farm and make mini bug hotels to take home!
Mud Houses This course will get the children making and baking mud bricks and to build their own mini mud houses! We will also have a wander around the farm and pick some vegetables and there will time for some free play outside. A light lunch is included for the adults and children, as are all of your drinks and a snack!
Superhero Scarecrows Each child will create their very own child sized super hero scarecrow which you can take home with you! We will have some super hero themed fun and there will time for some free play inside or out. A light lunch is included for the adults and children, as are all of your drinks and a snack!
Make your own Magical Toadstool Those of you who have been to the barn before will be familiar with our lovely little toadstools which the children can sit on. Why not join us to make your own and create a magical corner in your own garden at home. We will also have a wander around the farm and pick some vegetables and there will time for some free play outside. A light lunch is included for the adults and children, as are all of your drinks and a snack!
Miniature Gardens This course will get the children making a wooden box for their garden base. They will then plant it with miniature plants to make a complete little garden to take home with you! A light lunch is included for the adults and children, as are all of your drinks and a snack!
Pumpkin Workshop Come and enjoy 2 hours in the beautiful Autumn countryside at The Barn! Pick a pumpkin from our own pumpkin patch! Then enjoy some scrumptious Autumnal refreshments, including pumpkin spiced latte, marshmallow hot chocolate, pumpkin cake, chocolate cake and more! We will then create a pumpkin diorama (a miniature scene inside your pumpkin, complete with lights!) for you to take home!
Elf Workshop Father Christmas is looking for some special helpers to assist him at his busiest time of the year so he has sent one of his head elves over to The Old Barn with a list of elf jobs! Come and be an Elf for the afternoon!
"Hobby Reindeer" Christmas Workshop You've played on the "hobby" unicorns and dragons at The Old Barn and now it's time to make your own Christmas version! A lovely toy that will be treasured! This is a relatively simple craft but younger children will require some assistance. You will also be provided with seasonal nibbles and drinks whilst you work! This workshop will definitely get you in the mood for Christmas.
Pallet Christmas Tree Workshop Bring your family together to make a pallet Christmas Tree for your home this Christmas. Complete with hooks and lights and some simple decorations you'll have a lovely festive time snacking on seasonal nibbles! A lovely event to bring the family, young and old, together to get ready for Christmas.
Santa Paws Don't let your furry friend miss out on the festivities this year! Bring them to meet our very own Santa Paws. They'll be a festive trail, doggy treats, doggy carols aswell as the big dog himself! For one day only!!