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LITTLE EAST Life on the farm doesn’t stop for a pandemic, and while it’s not certain attractions will open their gates for Easter, new life still blossoms. Last year, many farms decided to go virtual, posting videos, photos and answering children’s questions about farm life. At the time of print, it’s unknown what will happen this year, but it’s worth checking the farms websites and social media pages to ensure you don’t miss out on any action, be it a real visit or viewing from the comfort of your own home. Here is our pick of farms to keep on your radar. Snettisham Park, Norfolk A 329-acre working farm, a visit here can involve many exciting adventures from seeing lambs being born to a 45-minute deer safari where you will see the magnificent red deer herd. You can bottle feed lambs, collect fresh farm eggs and ride ponies as well as taking a walk on one of three wonderful trails. The farm has a shop selling its own produce too. www.snettishampark.co.uk Suffolk Punch Trust, Suffolk Home to stables and farmyard animals such as pigs, sheep, cattle and chickens, there’s plenty of fun to be had. Explore heritage exhibitions, walking trails and learn about the Suffolk Punch breed. Visit the ducks, rabbits, goats and guinea pigs at the Pets Paddocks. Complete your visit with a bite to eat at the café. www.suffolkpunchtrust.org Easton Farm Park, Suffolk There’s a good mix of education and hands-on fun at this farm. Get up close with the animals with pony rides, bunny hugs and creepy crawlies. Explore the farm by following its Green Trail and Meadow Walks. Let children burn off energy at the adventure play area. Make the most of your trip with an extended stay at the on-site campsite or holiday cottages. www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk Wimpole Home Farm, Cambridgeshire Petting, feeding, play areas, pretty gardens and walking trails, this farm has it all. During lockdown closure the farm has been virtually offering an insight into what life is like on the farm. Visit the website to watch videos to meet new arrivals including calves, lambs and piglets, watch horses being exercised, seed sowing and the mucking out of the pig pen! www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate Mead Open Farm, Bedfordshire Covering 30 acres, the farm is home to animals large and small including sheep, pigs, cows, goats, ponies and rabbits. There’s a focus on education with the opportunity for children to learn and interact with the animals through bottle-feeding lambs, grooming ponies, petting rabbits and more. www.meadopenfrm.co.uk Old MacDonalds Farm, Essex A popular family day out, the farm is alive with animals bouncing around and colourful adventure areas. During Easter, there’s usually special events with workshops, shows and baby animal encounters. www.omdfarm.co.uk Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Norfolk With its 250-year-old landscaped garden and mostly outdoor attractions, there’s plenty of space to social distance. Get close to a range of animals throughout the grounds which is home to snow leopards, tigers, crocodiles, gibbons and more. The animal feed and talk programme is an exciting opportunity to learn more. www.thrigbyhall.com Paradise Wildlife Park, Hertfordshire Located in Broxbourne, the wildlife park has an amazing range of animals including tigers, lions, monkeys, zebras, camels and wolves. What makes it really special is the fact that you can get up close and personal, meeting and feeding many of the animals. There are three themed adventure playgrounds, children’s rides, indoor soft play areas and more. www.pwpark.com Herrings Green Activity Farm, Bedfordshire The birds of prey are the big attraction with over 200 birds on display. Herrings Green Activity Farm is a family run business caring for all its birds and animals around the clock. As well as birds, handlings and displays, there is a farm with goats and alpacas. A number of experiences are available throughout the year. www.birdsofpreycentre.co.uk 57
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