Local Reviews
In January 2020, Charlotte Hilton said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Great value day out with the family
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In June 2003, Seaside7277 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Having spent some time at school on this site during the war,I was pleased to see that little has changed over the years ,and that what you are witnessing during your visit is a true picture of how farming was carried out in years gone bye.Even the old schoolhouse ,which is now being used as a cafe,is recognisabe as the place where I spent many hours pouring over books and chanting my times tables.If you are in the area ,dont miss the chance to experience a truly memorable day.
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In June 2009, StaffordJas said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We visited the farm last weekend and what a good day out it was!
We took directions from the farm website and it was very easy to find.
It is located in some lovely countryside and was the friendliest attraction we have ever visited.All of the staff enjoyed talking about their various roles in the farm and we were made to feel most welcome.
As well as seeing all the old farm machinery, we watched bricks being made and also, in the dairy , we saw a demonstration on butter making.
There was also other various activities taking place throughout the day.We were given a timetable of events when we entered.
It was lovely seeing all the animals,especially the calfs playing in their stable.
We had a look into the old school house which housed the tea rooms and the prices were very reasonable.There was seating both inside,and outside on the lawned area.
It was interesting to read that the previous reviewer had been to school there!
There is a museum shop which also sells Icecreams at decent prices and not rip-off prices like lots of places.
The farm buildings and farm house were very interesting to wander around.
The farmyard is cobbled,so sensible shoes are advised.We were able to wander amongst the sheep,lambs,chickens etc.
Walking through the vegetable garden,we were talking to the gardener who gave a very interesting talk about the various plants.
My son especially enjoyed meeting the massive horses that were being walked around the farmyard.
We spent longer than we were expecting to, as it was such a good day out and I would certainly recommend a visit .
We took directions from the farm website and it was very easy to find.
It is located in some lovely countryside and was the friendliest attraction we have ever visited.All of the staff enjoyed talking about their various roles in the farm and we were made to feel most welcome.
As well as seeing all the old farm machinery, we watched bricks being made and also, in the dairy , we saw a demonstration on butter making.
There was also other various activities taking place throughout the day.We were given a timetable of events when we entered.
It was lovely seeing all the animals,especially the calfs playing in their stable.
We had a look into the old school house which housed the tea rooms and the prices were very reasonable.There was seating both inside,and outside on the lawned area.
It was interesting to read that the previous reviewer had been to school there!
There is a museum shop which also sells Icecreams at decent prices and not rip-off prices like lots of places.
The farm buildings and farm house were very interesting to wander around.
The farmyard is cobbled,so sensible shoes are advised.We were able to wander amongst the sheep,lambs,chickens etc.
Walking through the vegetable garden,we were talking to the gardener who gave a very interesting talk about the various plants.
My son especially enjoyed meeting the massive horses that were being walked around the farmyard.
We spent longer than we were expecting to, as it was such a good day out and I would certainly recommend a visit .
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In April 2010, notrequired said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
The front of the broucher says " As seen on BBC2 " in fact clumper the horse and the brick clamp were the main attractions that were seen in the series, all of the other buildings included in the series were out of bounds on private land. Very misleading the staff and countryside were delightful.
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In July 2010, AKP01 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Great if you like to look at old ploughs (lots & lots of them!). Some nice animals. I recommend that you take a picnic (weather allowing) as we asked for 2 ploughmans lunches at 2.15p.m. & were told that no food was being served, even though it was stated that main meals were served until 2.30p.m. We went & had a very nice pub lunch.
Nice for children but a little limited. Ok for a couple of hours at the most.
Nice for children but a little limited. Ok for a couple of hours at the most.
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In June 2011, Bellou2 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Having seen 'The Victorian Farm' on TV I was interested to see where it was filmed! Acton Scott is an interesting outdoor museum with an opportunity to see how things were done a hundred years ago ( eg there was a wheelwright working, someone demonstating butter making and also someone making griddle scones on the range !) It was a lovely day when we visisted and the views are glorious . There was also an interesting exhibition on that day of models of farm implements and machinary. What patience !
There are chickens and geese running around and a varitey of farm animals to see. A good day out for all ages .
There are chickens and geese running around and a varitey of farm animals to see. A good day out for all ages .
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In July 2011, Falstaff1485 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Fascinating place...we, like others, went because of BBC's "Victorian Farm". It's a compact site, fairly flat, with lots of rally interesting exhibits, such as a farmworker's cottage, milking sheds, piggery, with beautiful, tiny piglets, shire horses in the stables and more farm machinery than you can shake a stick at. Lots of helpful staff dressed appropriately, good facilities for the disabled (important to me). Great for curious kids (they can even milk an artificial cow), lots of animals. A wonderful mkorning!
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In July 2011, Tightwads said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
I booked a day course after reading about it in the Guardian. I paid approx £64 for the day's course. There were three other ladies on the course, each with different reasons. One had been bought the course as a present by her daughters because she has always wanted to be a farmer, ever since childhood when she visited her grandmother who lived near a farm. Another lady wanted to further her knowledge about the lifestyle of a Victorian Farmer's wife and the other lady had recently bought a smallholding/farm and was really keen to learn as much as possible about farm life. I had watched the BBC 2 TV series and in particular the way food was prepared. I longed to see it first hand.
The tutor was very friendly and really knowledgeable and interresting. We did make beetroot soup which cooked on the old range and churned butter in a small blow jar. I also went into the pig sty and fed the pigs. We had lots of interesting chat and a sociable day but I thought that I would have been wielding a rolling pin and be up to my arm pits in dough after raking out the ashes and cleaning the pig sty. Even thought I might have a go at milking a cow. This did not happen but realistically I suppose health and safety measures as they operate today would not allow it.
I would love to go again even though dressing in Victorian dress would not be included. Unfortunately my camera broke on the day so I have no pictures to show.
The farm museum is in a beautiful setting. The day before the course we both went around the farm and saw the horses pulling the grass cutting machinery. Butter being made in a big churn and the cows being milked by hand. A wonderful day out. Tightwads recommend.
The tutor was very friendly and really knowledgeable and interresting. We did make beetroot soup which cooked on the old range and churned butter in a small blow jar. I also went into the pig sty and fed the pigs. We had lots of interesting chat and a sociable day but I thought that I would have been wielding a rolling pin and be up to my arm pits in dough after raking out the ashes and cleaning the pig sty. Even thought I might have a go at milking a cow. This did not happen but realistically I suppose health and safety measures as they operate today would not allow it.
I would love to go again even though dressing in Victorian dress would not be included. Unfortunately my camera broke on the day so I have no pictures to show.
The farm museum is in a beautiful setting. The day before the course we both went around the farm and saw the horses pulling the grass cutting machinery. Butter being made in a big churn and the cows being milked by hand. A wonderful day out. Tightwads recommend.
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In August 2011, stevegilbe said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We spent around 4 hours here with our 12 and 11 year old daughters.
It was very relaxed and not busy which made it even better. One daughter even managed to help milk a cow which she was thrilled about.
The coffee in the cafe was good !!
We had good weather and I would recommend to visit.
It was very relaxed and not busy which made it even better. One daughter even managed to help milk a cow which she was thrilled about.
The coffee in the cafe was good !!
We had good weather and I would recommend to visit.
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In August 2011, Monkeyplush said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Lots to see for all ages. I wanted to go after watching the TV series Victorian Farm - only disappointment was the cottage they used isn't actually here; it's not far away but you can't visit it. Friendly, helpful staff and nice tea room in the old school house. Worth a trip if you are in the area.
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