Local Reviews
In May 2015, Darren L said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We visited on Saturday 23rd May. We spent a leisurely few hours there. The farmyard tour was interesting and very informative. The staff are friendly and knowledgable. The place has been very well looked after. The cafe was excellent.
I returned the following weekend on one of the courses (making a Rustic Stool) offered at the farm. Had a thoroughly enjoyable day again.
I returned the following weekend on one of the courses (making a Rustic Stool) offered at the farm. Had a thoroughly enjoyable day again.
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In June 2015, Stuart H said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Had a great day out at the farm looking at all the different animals, old building and meeting the staff that showed us all the old ways a farm used to be run.
The kids got to stroke the cows, horses, donkeys & lambs.
They got to hold the chicks and feed the very energetic lambs, which was the highlight.
The kids got to stroke the cows, horses, donkeys & lambs.
They got to hold the chicks and feed the very energetic lambs, which was the highlight.
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In June 2015, alexpudge said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
The perfect family day out. Set in Shropshire's rural ideal, this working Farm takes you back to the turn of the century. Coming from a rural back ground I enjoyed seeing the kind of farming my grandfather talks about, and when I have taken him before he spent hours reminiscing. I love the working horses in their brasses, but for my metal head brother there were also steam engines and tractors.
Children will love petting the animals, and getting muddy. The food is good, and we particularly rate the hand churned butter. Perhaps not the best place for a first date, but a fun family day out.
Children will love petting the animals, and getting muddy. The food is good, and we particularly rate the hand churned butter. Perhaps not the best place for a first date, but a fun family day out.
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In June 2015, Bryan P said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Visiting with family for the first time we were pleasantly surprised by the amount of areas and interactions for all ages.
Despite the downpour the day before the ground was fine and accessible even for a wheelchair (take care on the cobbles!)
Several people explaining how things were done and showing the parts still surviving. Teaching about the animals - Lambs, chicks, pigs, geese, cows etc - and feeding time again for all ages.
A lovely backwater with interest around every corner.
Despite the downpour the day before the ground was fine and accessible even for a wheelchair (take care on the cobbles!)
Several people explaining how things were done and showing the parts still surviving. Teaching about the animals - Lambs, chicks, pigs, geese, cows etc - and feeding time again for all ages.
A lovely backwater with interest around every corner.
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In July 2015, gandyworldwide@aol.com said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
This historic working farm is a really good day out for all the family. Me and my husband took our 10 year old grand daughter yesterday and she thoroughly enjoyed stroking and feeding the lambs. She was also able to get close to shire horses and tanworth piglets as well. We watched scones being made as well as butter and my grand daughter tried her hand at milking a pretend cow. Had lunch at the cafe and the food was superb.
A really good day out
A really good day out
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In July 2015, Rolfies said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We had been looking forward to this for such a long time (since watching Victorian Farm on tv) and were not disappointed. Mucky footpaths, a midden of steaming manure, whiffy pigs, the scent of the blacksmiths forge and the wallop of the wheelwright - magnificent. We loved every minute and time flew, the team there are so into it, dress in period outfits and uphold the way of life of a Victorian farm.
Would definitely return, well done all.
Would definitely return, well done all.
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In July 2015, Sceptre1902 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Enjoyable and relaxing afternoon wandering around. Bottle fed a lamb and held a one-day old chick, which was an unexpected bonus. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff who answered all questions patiently and enthusiastically. Always a treat to get up close to a Shire horse.
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In July 2015, Wizzy44 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Demonstrations are given of crafts and skills from a by-gone age. Loads to learn. Smashing tea room too!
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In July 2015, shropshire69 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We went on a Thursday 23rd July (with a groupon voucher) and there were lots of demonstrations and there were not many visitors that day, but it also meant that my boys got to help the farrier (who was putting shoes on the shire horse) to pump the bellows, they also got to turn the wheel for lathe for the wheel wright who was showing us how to make a wooden wheel to go on a cart, they also got to feed lambs. There was a tour of the farm but we didn't do that. Lovely cafe in the old school, and nice seating area outside of it, reccommend the coffee and walnut cake! My favourite animal were the cute piglets, The boys spent a long time milking the pretend cow. We did take a picnic, there are lots of picnic benches and space for a picnic including a undercover area. There are some lovely things to buy in the shop, including local crafts. My children also loved playing in the shepherds hut in the play area. Beautiful location in the Shropshire countryside, afterwards we went onto nearby Carding Mill Valley and had fish and chips for tea (from Church Stretton) by the stream-beautiful!
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In July 2015, peggydog745 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Very quiet and restful visit, loved it all, animals, helpful staff and good value for money.
Lovely things in the gift shop for all ages - could have seriously damaged the credit card and Cafe is quirky - but the cakes are just fab.
Lovely things in the gift shop for all ages - could have seriously damaged the credit card and Cafe is quirky - but the cakes are just fab.
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