Local Reviews
In February 2016, Salvador C said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Back in the day when farming machinery was powered by humans & animals. When vegetarians were called turnip heads & woman covered their ankles.
In the heart of the Shropshire countryside lies a grand estate with a working Victorian farm. Littered with examples of Victorian farming & ways of living.
Take a trip back in time with friends & family to experience a quintessential outlook of working farm life & Victorian culture. From the farms working outbuildings to the grand central house & gardens. There is no doubt that a good day is required to find your way around.
From the many animals you will meet & greet throughout the day to the selection of working trades you can witness in action. No doubt animal lovers & engineers will be in their element.
There is a wide selection of activities for the whole family from educational facilities to blacksmiths workshops & tapestry.
Fancy a bite to eat?
For those who didn't pack lunch, there is a cafe serving hot & cold beverages, snacks & baguettes. Prices are above average so pack well!
Above all, a great day out for the whole family. Make sure the suns out & take in the rolling hills!
In the heart of the Shropshire countryside lies a grand estate with a working Victorian farm. Littered with examples of Victorian farming & ways of living.
Take a trip back in time with friends & family to experience a quintessential outlook of working farm life & Victorian culture. From the farms working outbuildings to the grand central house & gardens. There is no doubt that a good day is required to find your way around.
From the many animals you will meet & greet throughout the day to the selection of working trades you can witness in action. No doubt animal lovers & engineers will be in their element.
There is a wide selection of activities for the whole family from educational facilities to blacksmiths workshops & tapestry.
Fancy a bite to eat?
For those who didn't pack lunch, there is a cafe serving hot & cold beverages, snacks & baguettes. Prices are above average so pack well!
Above all, a great day out for the whole family. Make sure the suns out & take in the rolling hills!
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In March 2016, Mary P said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
6 adults and our 2 granddaughters visited Acton Scott on Easter Sunday, we had a lovely day. There was lots going on lambs being born, demonstrations of farm life eg.
butter making,wheelwright working and Blacksmith at work, lace making and glass blowing.
We all loved the baby animals, lambs, pigs and chicks and staff were eager to talk to the whole family. We were able to help take out the ponies to the field which was lovely.
butter making,wheelwright working and Blacksmith at work, lace making and glass blowing.
We all loved the baby animals, lambs, pigs and chicks and staff were eager to talk to the whole family. We were able to help take out the ponies to the field which was lovely.
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In April 2016, SJ E said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Over the last few years our boys (8,10) have visited numerous farms in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Acton Scott rates one of the best.
This is not a "bucket-&-feed farm", but enables much interaction with lambs, chicks / calves / piglets.
The farm is beautifully set, a Victorian working farm - an authentic feel, untouched by commercialism.
Butter churning by the milk maid, freshly made griddle scones in the farmhouse and a blacksmith. Working horses complete the setting with cart rides - ALL inclusive with a repeat visit in the entry ticket.
The staff - wonderful - calm and helpful, nothing ever too much trouble. What a great team. Thank you for a fantastic couple of days.
This is not a "bucket-&-feed farm", but enables much interaction with lambs, chicks / calves / piglets.
The farm is beautifully set, a Victorian working farm - an authentic feel, untouched by commercialism.
Butter churning by the milk maid, freshly made griddle scones in the farmhouse and a blacksmith. Working horses complete the setting with cart rides - ALL inclusive with a repeat visit in the entry ticket.
The staff - wonderful - calm and helpful, nothing ever too much trouble. What a great team. Thank you for a fantastic couple of days.
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In April 2016, Paola E said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Amazing place. A little pricy, but a unique experience with kids. Children can feed the lambs at certain times. There's a nice shop where to buy local products and art.
There's a fake cow kids can milk, an old machinery to make butter to try. Many many animals to watch close or touch.
There's a fake cow kids can milk, an old machinery to make butter to try. Many many animals to watch close or touch.
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In April 2016, Patricia D said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We took our 2 year old grandson here on a quiet Tuesday after the Easter Break. The weather was glorious and it was such a fun and relaxing day. There are many animals to see, the Shire Horses are just gorgeous and made the trip for me. My grandson fed the lambs, was fascinated by the chickens and the cockerels running around the yard. We saw the piglets and much more. We had a very nice lunch in the cafe, played pooh sticks on the bridge over the stream. My Grandson found everything very interesting, he did not get tired or bored walking around there for a good few hours. The atmosphere is one of peace and tranquillity in beautiful surroundings.
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In April 2016, Jill D said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
I have visited Acton Scott Historic Working Farm on several occasions, but my husband bought me a voucher for my birthday to spend a day learning to work with the heavy horses there. I cannot speak highly enough of this experience, it was everything I hoped for and more. Our hosts for the day, Jak and Simon, were really friendly and welcoming, and their love for the horses in their care shone through every minute of the day. They gave us the confidence to be really 'hands on' with the horses and we were encouraged at all times to have a go at the different tasks. We learned about grooming, feeding, harnessing, and then we went out to the field with the horses to try our hand at harrowing. A delicious lunch of soup and sandwiches was included in the very reasonable price, and then it was back to 'work' to learn to harness and drive a two wheeled tip cart and then a 4 wheeled wagon. I can honestly say that this has to be one of my happiest days! The horses were such gentle giants, and it was a very special experience to work with them so closely. A big thank you to Jak and Simon, and all who work so hard to make Acton Scott such a magical place for young and old alike. If you haven't been, I highly recommend that you put that right this year...
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In April 2016, SueCisme said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Whether you just like to see animals up close or you have a serious interest in farming heritage you will get what you need from a visit to Acton Scott Historic Farm. There are lots of enthusiastic people on hand to tell you about the farm and show you their particular skill. Children will enjoy the baby animals in particular at this time of year and they may be able to hold a chick or bottle feed a lamb. There is an excellent cafe in a lovely setting by the lake in what was the old schoolroom.
There are also opportunities to take a course if you want to learn how to make a wheel, handle heavy horses, rear pigs or just about anything to do with traditional farming skills.
Enjoy it while you can - funding from Shropshire Council seems likely to be withdrawn in April 2017, giving this very worthwhile attraction an uncertain future.
There are also opportunities to take a course if you want to learn how to make a wheel, handle heavy horses, rear pigs or just about anything to do with traditional farming skills.
Enjoy it while you can - funding from Shropshire Council seems likely to be withdrawn in April 2017, giving this very worthwhile attraction an uncertain future.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In May 2016, NS1 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We went on a sunny day, and that obviously helps with a farm type attraction.
The kids enjoyed holding chicks, sitting on a Shire house, watching wheel making/ cheese making/ glass blowing demonstrations and feeding the lambs.
Yes one or two bits could be done better, but on the whole if the kids are having fun, life as a parent is fun.
The food in the restaurant was good.
2 to 3 hours is probably plenty. Bought some eggs on the way out which were lovely.
The kids enjoyed holding chicks, sitting on a Shire house, watching wheel making/ cheese making/ glass blowing demonstrations and feeding the lambs.
Yes one or two bits could be done better, but on the whole if the kids are having fun, life as a parent is fun.
The food in the restaurant was good.
2 to 3 hours is probably plenty. Bought some eggs on the way out which were lovely.
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In May 2016, hallchr said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Ok the weather was not great but to be honest unless you intend to take a picnic its all a bit sparse, I appreciate its nice to get to see the animals, but demonstrations are quite spread out, and at £9 per adult it can be quite expensive for a family visit
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In May 2016, Anne L said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Our Granddaughter loved this working farm ... butter making and the little shop waqs fab....a must visit !!!
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