Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
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Very good
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Great fun
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Loved this place, such a lovely place to walk around and see all the different animals. Especially loved Charlie and Joe the Shire Horses as I'm a big fan of them. Definately will be going again. Loved there 1940s day!
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I haven't been to Acton Scott in a while. It has some changes for the better. Nice day out enjoyed my visit. I also enjoyed the gluten free cake that they have, they also do food in their cafe. The children had a lovely time. We got to see how they lived back in the days gone by.
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Such an interesting place
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Amazing place full of information and illustrations plus it is still working efficiently a wonderful example of how things were in the past - is present day so much better??
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Great experience! We went on the open day and it was packed! Great day!
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It's very interesting and educational to see how an old style farm operated . Remember, old style means just 100 years ago ,so much has changed in the last 100 years .I would say it is well worth a visit for both adults and children .it's quite compact and easy to get around, with animals to see along with wild fowl, chickens and if you are lucky you may get to see the horses ploughing, depending on the season
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Been here lots of times- I love the old fashioned things- lots to do and see. Set in beautiful countryside. Nice shepherds cottage tearoom
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Been on a 2 day ploughing course with shire horses
The instructors Simon and Jak were great very knowledgeable very easy to talk too and nothing was to much trouble and there was no such thing as a stupid question
There were 3 of us on the course Karen,Alan and myself and the ploughing was shared between the 3 of us
I would highly recommend this place even if it was just to step back in time for a day or just a few hours
Thank you all for a great time
The instructors Simon and Jak were great very knowledgeable very easy to talk too and nothing was to much trouble and there was no such thing as a stupid question
There were 3 of us on the course Karen,Alan and myself and the ploughing was shared between the 3 of us
I would highly recommend this place even if it was just to step back in time for a day or just a few hours
Thank you all for a great time
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Well worth a visit....especially for the family
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Fantastic day out for eanyone
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Great value day out with the family
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Very hands on with all the animals for the children and adults. Lovely time had by all. Happy animals too, able to roam .
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Both my boyfriend and I had a wonderful day here / the volunteers were amazing - very knowledgeable and friendly! Animals were very well cared for! Amazing food available in the cafe!
Highly recommend visiting here x
Highly recommend visiting here x
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I have wanted to visit Acton Scott since the Victorian Farm series was on television nearly 10 years ago. We finally managed it today and, despite the grey damp weather, we really enjoyed our visit. I was sad to learn of the demise of Clumper the Shire horse a couple of years ago as he featured in the original TV series. Nevertheless, the Shire horses were majestic and wonderful to see - especially Joe who stands 18.2hh! We also really enjoyed the wheelwright demonstration which really brought the craft back to life in the 21st century. We rounded off our visit with a hearty warming lunch in the cafe and can thoroughly recommend a visit to all countrymen.
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Seen Acton Scott in many of the historical programs but was definitely drawn in by the wartime farm program . Decided that a visit was needed & away we went . Very welcoming staff & lovely entrance building soon had us wandering around inside . The old school is now a cafe serving hand made on the premises food of a very high quality . The originality of the farm is evident , with the bare minimum of the modern world interfering in it .
A very relaxing & nostalgic day in many ways for us both , would love to return again , if just to feel like a child again and enjoy the experiences of being on a farm for the first time . The smells ( all good ! ) sounds & sights stirring memories of the past
A very relaxing & nostalgic day in many ways for us both , would love to return again , if just to feel like a child again and enjoy the experiences of being on a farm for the first time . The smells ( all good ! ) sounds & sights stirring memories of the past
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Fantastic visit. Great example of a Victorian working farm,.
ALSO look out for events put on by the FOLKlore group that often hold specialist days at the farm. Halloween, Christmas, Lammas...real folklore for everyone. Very entertaining and interesting. Brilliant performers: Storytellers, musicians and folklorists. A unique 'must see'.
ALSO look out for events put on by the FOLKlore group that often hold specialist days at the farm. Halloween, Christmas, Lammas...real folklore for everyone. Very entertaining and interesting. Brilliant performers: Storytellers, musicians and folklorists. A unique 'must see'.
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To visit an old ( working ) Farm was a great treat, to see a large number of implements that we have seen and used in the past, watch butter being churned and learn what we had done wrong in the past, talk to members of staff and see how the farm is run, children able to hold day old chicks, horses should have been out binding in the oat field because the weather was good but staff spending time talking to visitors. It seams uncertain what the future is because of running costs Shropshire county council run museum .
The cafe is very good , they do serve. Fast food, they serve homemade food as fast as they can!
The cafe is very good , they do serve. Fast food, they serve homemade food as fast as they can!
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Even on a Sunday in August our visit didn't feel crowded. Lots for children to do (helping feed the lambs, or hold new baby chicks was going down a treat when we were there). Wonderful cafe in the old school, serving excellent light lunches and homemade cakes. Well worth a visit.
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My husband and I visited this historic farm 17/8/19 for the 1940's event. A warm welcome from staff & we began pottering around, following the paths. Many people - visitors & staff were wearing clothes in the 1940 style. It felt so natural & everyone blended. There was even a place where one could have hair done in the style of the period.
We were slightly concerned about having to wait a long time for food, having read a t'advisor review for the preceeding day. We'd packed some edibles to leave in car - just in case. We need not have worried. I sat in my borrowed w'chair at an outside table by The Old School House whilst my husband waited in a queue to order food. As he returned to the table, about 20mins later, a waitress followed carrying our lunch - yummy jacket potatoes etc.. If any are concerned about waiting time...it IS a Victorian Farm - a conveyor belt type food system just would not suit.
I am a Blue Badge holder & was grateful for the borrowed w'chair. I could sit when nec. or use for stability when going over some cobbled areas. It was great to see so many free ranging chickens scurrying around everywhere. A flock of geese happy to share their space with visitors. Goats, piglets, calves etc. all looked very well.
We both pickd up on the fact that whilst many children were around, there were no tantrums nor screaming from any. The tranquility of the place had worked it's magic on everyone.
Thank you to all concerned for creating such a place of interest.
We will return.
We were slightly concerned about having to wait a long time for food, having read a t'advisor review for the preceeding day. We'd packed some edibles to leave in car - just in case. We need not have worried. I sat in my borrowed w'chair at an outside table by The Old School House whilst my husband waited in a queue to order food. As he returned to the table, about 20mins later, a waitress followed carrying our lunch - yummy jacket potatoes etc.. If any are concerned about waiting time...it IS a Victorian Farm - a conveyor belt type food system just would not suit.
I am a Blue Badge holder & was grateful for the borrowed w'chair. I could sit when nec. or use for stability when going over some cobbled areas. It was great to see so many free ranging chickens scurrying around everywhere. A flock of geese happy to share their space with visitors. Goats, piglets, calves etc. all looked very well.
We both pickd up on the fact that whilst many children were around, there were no tantrums nor screaming from any. The tranquility of the place had worked it's magic on everyone.
Thank you to all concerned for creating such a place of interest.
We will return.
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Wonderful farm full of animals.Plenty to see on event days .Friendly staff and animals.Staff really care about their animals here.
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Fantastic day out with the family. Plenty to see and do and lots of opportunities to get hands on with the animals. We enjoyed sampling the cakes and lunches in the cafe too.
From my 6 year old “this is the best farm I’ve been to, it’s got all the animals you could ever want and lots of great events too!”
We got a groupon voucher making it even better value for money.
From my 6 year old “this is the best farm I’ve been to, it’s got all the animals you could ever want and lots of great events too!”
We got a groupon voucher making it even better value for money.
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Visited with my daughter and two young grandsons. Was only planning to spend half the day there but stayed until the end. Saw all of the activities which were great. What is special here is the staff doing the demonstrations - they make sure that every child has a go no matter how many children turn up for holding a chick or lamb feeding. You can also get close to the lovely animals and there are lots of them, many running around for you to see. My favourites will always be the shire horses such big beautiful giants. The tug of war with a grass rope was such fun and the staff and lady we spoke to towards the end were so interesting. There’s lots of space to run around, have your picnic and all and will definately be back
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There is a fabulous off road mobility scooter that can be hired at the farm. Well worth booking this ahead of a visit if someone in the party struggles with walking. Cute pygmy goats, free range chickens walking around and beautiful piglets. Great family trip we could all enjoy
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