Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
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The school house has been kept in a fantastic condition the stadards all round the farm were great and all the staff were knowledgable about the farm history......The snacks in the cafe are great
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Headed here after seeing it on TV on the Victorian Farm series.
Generally speaking it didn't disappoint, lots of interesting animals, including shire horses which are always impressive.
They have preserved many of the original features, including the horse gin which was demonstrated powering machinery to grind corn.
There seemed to be a distinct lack of activities to watch, the promised craft/artisan demonstrations were unmanned other than a very good wagon wheel making demonstration. We turned up for the bailiffs wife demonstration but unfortunately she didn't turn up!
Generally speaking it didn't disappoint, lots of interesting animals, including shire horses which are always impressive.
They have preserved many of the original features, including the horse gin which was demonstrated powering machinery to grind corn.
There seemed to be a distinct lack of activities to watch, the promised craft/artisan demonstrations were unmanned other than a very good wagon wheel making demonstration. We turned up for the bailiffs wife demonstration but unfortunately she didn't turn up!
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Had an enjoyable visit at this museum while we were visiting the Ludlow area - really enjoyed the Victorian Farm TV programme and it was good to see where the action took place. One of the shire horses was out ploughing, there were piglets to see, one lady was cooking griddle scones and another was showing how to pat butter into shape and make different identifying patterns on top. Lots of information available. Had lunch in the cafe - this was the old school house and there were some great table mats with snippets out of the old school log. Thought the entry fee was a bit high at £9 for concessions, but I suppose they do need the entry money to keep the place going.
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We did have a nice day here, (4 of us in our 60's) but I have to agree with another reviewer that we did expect to see a bit more happening, especially the Men! I enjoyed it greatly, as we only visited last week & there were all the babies (i.e. lambs, piglets, chicks, etc.) to enchant me & also my favourites, the Working Horses...although sadly we only got there as 'He' had finished his work & was being led back to the stables. The cafe is unique in the old School & I had a very yummy jacket potato, whilst the other 3 had a lovely cream tea. All in all a pleasant few hours spent, whilst staying in the area.
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Good parking: warm, welcoming reception area and staff. On the day of our visit there was an exhibition and demonstrations by woodcarvers which were very good. Having always wanted to visit Acton Scott because of the TV series connection we seemed to be off to a very good star. The visit then went down hill. Apart from the bodger, shop and restaurant, the rest all seemed to be very tired and lacking any lustre and real interest. What a pity as so much could be made of this attraction. As it was, not worth the entrance fee, even though one could return for free. All our party of 4 were disappointed.
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We were passing acton scott last Saturday and having been there about a year ago we decided to pop in and have another look round! Nothing had changed which was nice. Its great for kids and adults and for us in our early 20s it was still very interesting. The piglets were to die for and all the animals look very well looked after! The tame sheep was brilliant and loved being stroked. We didn't go up to the tea room but last time I remember it being very nice. A lovely place for the while family!
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A very interesting victorian working farm, demonstrations of wheelmaking, ploughing with two gorgeous shire horses and a lovely little cafe in the old schoolroom (recommend the jacket potato, yum!). If it is, or has been raining wellies are an absolute must!
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A fantastic place to visit whether its just adults or you have young children with you, it gives them the chance to see how farming used to be done and how hard people had to work. It brings you closer to nature. A really great day out, and you do need a day to enjoy it.
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Really friendly staff/volunteers. And very pretty grounds. Improvements could be made by way of bringing the old wagons out of the sheds so they can be seen and admired properly. Also it'd be nice for the animals if the shire horses weren't tied up facing the corner of their stable and the poor donkey unable to turn around in its stall. It'd be nice to see them properly
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We wanted to visit the farm after enjoying the TV programme made here. We weren't disappointed. There are various demonstrations throughout the day and we enjoyed watching the wheelwright at work. We joined a walking tour of the farm buildings hosted by a very friendly, informative and enthusiastic ' guide' - he really made our visit worth every penny of the entrance fee. There are plenty of animals to see and interact with. The one minus was that the tea room/restaurant seemed to struggle to cope at times - particularly when coach parties arrived en masse . We would probably take a picnic and some drinks in the future to avoid the long queues. A lovely place to spend a few hours and amazing to see somewhere that still uses very traditional farming methods. We felt our entrance fee was really going to a worthy cause and we hope that this attraction goes from strength to strength.
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Spent an very pleasant afternoon here with the grandchildren and it was the fantastic staff that made the day for them. A lovely lady made a corn dolly with each of them taking time to explain things as they went along. The piglets were sweet and the shire horses huge but we were able to stroke them quite safetly. When we visited there was a smelters convention taking place which may sound boring but was really interesting seeing hoe the furnaces were made etc.This place is owned by Shropshire Museum Service and we were told that funding may be withdrawn which would be a shame. It does need some investment and some areas need improving..it would be a shame to let this place go as it has alot of things going for it.
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We loved "Victorian Farm" - we have the DVD, and the Christmas DVD, and the book . . . so we had to visit when we were in the area. What a beautiful place this is ! The aged trees and the calm are my strongest memories. The staff were very friendly and we found this much freer than the average working museum - you can go in and out of places and up and down stairs without feeling that people are watching you all the time, about to tell you off ! My son particularly loved the roadbuilder's and shepherd's huts. I rather fell for the Tamworth piglets ! We didn't use the cafe but it looked lovely, and very sensibly there are toilets as you go into the building (a handsome black-and-white schoolhouse), so you don't feel obliged to buy food because your child needs the loo ! Although the paths stretch for some distance they are well-maintained and we saw several wheelchair-using visitors negotiating the farm without difficulty. Reasonably priced and well worth a visit if you like animals or enjoy history.
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Obviously a great place for kids - but us adults will find plenty of interest too. Everything from charcoal burning to very cute piglets with mum, working horses, bee hive viewer, old machinery, animals and poultry everywhere. Tea room in the old school house complete with scrounging hens if you eat outside! Friendly and helpful staff who look the part. Glad we went.
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Having been enthralled by the "Victorian Farm" programme, we decided to visit the farm. It was interesting to a degree but it is really meant as a day out for children. The was very little mention of the BBC programme at the farm I had expected to see more.
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It was good to come back here after 15 years. We could see that there have been some expanding work done.
Seeing all the animals was lovely. We could see a smith, do not call him blacksmith, changing the shoes of an horse.
I would have loved it if there are more demonstrations, but we joined rather early.
It's a great day out.
We did have our lunch in the old school house. It's not a bad place to have your lunch.
Seeing all the animals was lovely. We could see a smith, do not call him blacksmith, changing the shoes of an horse.
I would have loved it if there are more demonstrations, but we joined rather early.
It's a great day out.
We did have our lunch in the old school house. It's not a bad place to have your lunch.
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A party of 14 from a Solihull U3A have just spent a most interesting & worth-while visit to the Acton Scott Victorian working farm near Church Stretton in Shropshire.
We last went there with our grandchildren soon after it opened in 1975. Of course, like many other we saw the Victorian Farm TV series based on it. But the reality is much better than just seeing it on TV.
Justifiably popular with children and school-parties, it is fascinating for adults, especially if you are fortunate enough to have a conducted tour by one of the staff - well worth paying extra fro this . we were taken round by th Bailiff - his knowledge & enthusiasm added a new dimension to the experience.
It has NOT been "tarted up" or made a "tourist attraction" - you see life as it really was on a farm as it was about 130 years ago. Go with an enquiring mind, be prepared to ask questions, enter into the experience, use your imagination, and you will have a very worth-while visit.
AND do have coffee and cakes at The Old Schoolroom Cafe - excellent food & good value in authentic surroundings.
Another place you would be wise to visit
We last went there with our grandchildren soon after it opened in 1975. Of course, like many other we saw the Victorian Farm TV series based on it. But the reality is much better than just seeing it on TV.
Justifiably popular with children and school-parties, it is fascinating for adults, especially if you are fortunate enough to have a conducted tour by one of the staff - well worth paying extra fro this . we were taken round by th Bailiff - his knowledge & enthusiasm added a new dimension to the experience.
It has NOT been "tarted up" or made a "tourist attraction" - you see life as it really was on a farm as it was about 130 years ago. Go with an enquiring mind, be prepared to ask questions, enter into the experience, use your imagination, and you will have a very worth-while visit.
AND do have coffee and cakes at The Old Schoolroom Cafe - excellent food & good value in authentic surroundings.
Another place you would be wise to visit
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We took our granddaughters here and they had a great time - there is so much for children to do and the staff certainly know how to get them involved.
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The staff were informative. We watched butter being made and went to buy some afterwards. It was delicious. The cottages are next door. The information sheet gave as many filming locations as possible but some of the Victorian Farm was filmed off site. We had lunch in the cafe which had previously been Acton Scott school. The Farm Bailiff's cottage reminded me of my grandfather's home. The gardens were lovely. I thought it was good value and if you live nearby, the season ticket would be well worth considering if you have a young family to entertain.
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Be sure not to miss the working horses in action. Lost of hands on action for kids
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This is a lovely way to spend a few hours. Staff dressed in Victorian clothes were very pleasant and informative watching the gardener garden with old equipment in the kitchen garden was a delight. Small number of livestock, pigs, calves, sheep, chickens were all in good condition. Learning about a Victorian farm was very interesting
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We have been 3 times now and love it well worth a visit as things going off all the time,children love it.(Big and small!!)
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My family had a great time at Acton Scott last year. We'll definitely be going again this Summer. Lots of fun, fresh air and OK we all learnt something too! But the fun for the kids is the main thing. Highly recommended.
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Great day out for the kids and family - our son and his cousin loved it - great venue and good value for money
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A fantastic day out for all the family. Very educational and the kids love it.
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I have visited Acton Scott for many, many years, and as a child it gave me and my family much pleasure, I have really fond memories. It is one of my favourite places in the whole country, I'm so pleased it is still going strong. It's a wonderful opportunity for kids from towns & cities (like myself) to be able to see animals (especially those beautiful Tamworth piggies) up close and learn so much about them. It was also fascinating to learn about how farming was - without all the modern technology and vehicles of today.
A must if you are in the area - especially for kids - no matter how big or small !
A must if you are in the area - especially for kids - no matter how big or small !
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