Local Reviews
In August 2014, KevanMurphy said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
The place was a fascinating walk through history.Brilliant place for children to explore the past through a living working farm, whilst getting close to the animals and enjoying the sights and smells of a real farm. We watched an iron rim being put on a cart wheel that had just been made. The small of the scorching wood and burning wood as they struggled to fit he iron rim was so evocative of times gone by. Really excellent day out.
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In August 2014, lostintheirishsea said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
This was our second visit with our young kids and they really enjoyed it. We visited mid week on a nice sunny day - it was fairly quiet. Bring a picnic if you can - plenty of places to sit. There were the usual animals and exhibits to see. They could do with a couple more staff doing demonstrations, but nonetheless, it's an interesting and relaxing place to spend 2-3 hours.
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In August 2014, HeatSeeker said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
A great chance to experience farm life before mechanical aids arrived. Terms of the lease require they only use horse or human power.
On first arriving, we were rather disappointed. Quite a lot of interesting old farm equipment lying around, without labels. Arriving just after the farm opened, it was all very quiet.
But once we met the staff our feelings improved. They were all very friendly and keen to talk to us about life in the old days. By the end of the day, we felt we'd learnt a lot. We were also glad we had a smartphone to download additional information on subjects which really interested us.
Visiting on a Sunday it was quite quiet, but they put on several interesting demonstrations. Mid-week might be rather quieter, and without the demos, I'm not sure if we'd have found it so good.
We ate our own lunch so can't comment on the cafe. We had coffee and a drink there, service was very friendly; however they only served filter coffee, we much prefer espresso. We also noted cakes on open display, I do wish they'd keep them covered.
Toilets were excellent, but there's only one toilet block at the entrance, and a toilet in the cafe, plus a disabled toilet in the farmyard.
All in all, a very enjoyable day, and I reckon this is probably the best reconstruction of life in that time period we've seen.
My only complaint is the early closing time. Because we didn't have too far to travel, we had a full day there, and saw everything. But 4.30pm is just a bit early in my opinion.
On first arriving, we were rather disappointed. Quite a lot of interesting old farm equipment lying around, without labels. Arriving just after the farm opened, it was all very quiet.
But once we met the staff our feelings improved. They were all very friendly and keen to talk to us about life in the old days. By the end of the day, we felt we'd learnt a lot. We were also glad we had a smartphone to download additional information on subjects which really interested us.
Visiting on a Sunday it was quite quiet, but they put on several interesting demonstrations. Mid-week might be rather quieter, and without the demos, I'm not sure if we'd have found it so good.
We ate our own lunch so can't comment on the cafe. We had coffee and a drink there, service was very friendly; however they only served filter coffee, we much prefer espresso. We also noted cakes on open display, I do wish they'd keep them covered.
Toilets were excellent, but there's only one toilet block at the entrance, and a toilet in the cafe, plus a disabled toilet in the farmyard.
All in all, a very enjoyable day, and I reckon this is probably the best reconstruction of life in that time period we've seen.
My only complaint is the early closing time. Because we didn't have too far to travel, we had a full day there, and saw everything. But 4.30pm is just a bit early in my opinion.
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In August 2014, Kent_Traveller_2 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We visited on a sunny but fairly quiet day, which meant the children got a good go on the things they wanted to do. They each got a demo in the bodger’s workshop, and also helped the farrier keep his furnace going and were rewarded with a newly made horseshoe! There are a few other interesting items though it’s not an all-day experience by any means.
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In August 2014, SMD said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Spent the whole day looking around this attraction which has something for everyone. A really great day out. The butter making demonstration was really informative and interesting
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In September 2014, madelaine c said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
I'm still trying to work out where they filmed the Victorian Farm here, they do not make much play of it which was okay, yes it was a mid week visit so nothing much was happening apart from the blacksmith who was making a gift for a family member. Lots of aged agricultural machinery with no details of what they were for, a sadly forgotten kitchen garden, a school that's a sweet tea room now a couple of fields with mangolds and barley in and some spell binding views but nothing that really pulls it altogether and makes you feel you've learnt about old farming ways and whys .Probably best with a school group, one to point out not sure I'd recommend.
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In September 2014, ap0404 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
This historic farm offers a great insight into a farm life at the turn of the 19th century, with the daily demonstrations. A great day out!
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In September 2014, Andrew Gilbertson said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
If you are interested in farming methods and equipment from roughly 1870-1930 this is a great place to visit.
A very I formative guided tour of the farm yard. Wheel wrights working area. Horse gin powers machinery.
The old school, which was in use up to 1950s.
Good cafe.
Guides dressed in period costumes.
Flax making.
Heavy horses, plus a donkey, pigs, chickens, cows etc.
A good place to explore on your own after the tour.
A very I formative guided tour of the farm yard. Wheel wrights working area. Horse gin powers machinery.
The old school, which was in use up to 1950s.
Good cafe.
Guides dressed in period costumes.
Flax making.
Heavy horses, plus a donkey, pigs, chickens, cows etc.
A good place to explore on your own after the tour.
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In October 2014, Ian G said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We went in October half term and were pleased to see some activities for the children to join in. They were fascinated by the bread making and enjoyed sitting in the school room. They then helped the farrier to make a horseshoe which they got to take home. The tour of the grounds was very educational and everyone who worked there was friendly and helpful. Watching the farriers shoe the horses was great. If there are no demonstrations happening, it won't take long to walk around the farm but the grounds are open. We didn't eat at the cafe but the food looked good and reasonably priced.
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In November 2014, Louise B said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
During a large group cottage holiday, some of us went along to this farm – we were 5 relatives ranging from 8 years old up to 77 years. A good time had by all and we will return if ever back in the area – both the kids and the adults!
For the cost (£8 adults, £5 kids) you really do get to see and learn a lot. You can wander round at your own pace with no set timescale, you can walk round as many times as you like returning to areas of interest – ideal for those with both a day to fill, or just a couple of hourse. It’s so refreshing to see a farm in action without the modern technologies. The animals all looked happy and healthy, not a afraid of people, with many information points and learning tools. Seeing the old processes still in force was rather exciting!!! Even for someone with no major interest in farms or animals this is a very good day out and way to spend a relaxing but interesting afternoon. The staff were more than happy to answer any questions as well.
I would recommend taking a picnic as the little café on site was rather expensive. A picnic is always more enjoyable anyway!
For the cost (£8 adults, £5 kids) you really do get to see and learn a lot. You can wander round at your own pace with no set timescale, you can walk round as many times as you like returning to areas of interest – ideal for those with both a day to fill, or just a couple of hourse. It’s so refreshing to see a farm in action without the modern technologies. The animals all looked happy and healthy, not a afraid of people, with many information points and learning tools. Seeing the old processes still in force was rather exciting!!! Even for someone with no major interest in farms or animals this is a very good day out and way to spend a relaxing but interesting afternoon. The staff were more than happy to answer any questions as well.
I would recommend taking a picnic as the little café on site was rather expensive. A picnic is always more enjoyable anyway!
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