Local Reviews
In July 2012, MadVic2002 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We took our granddaughters here and they had a great time - there is so much for children to do and the staff certainly know how to get them involved.
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In July 2012, icsinclair said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
A party of 14 from a Solihull U3A have just spent a most interesting & worth-while visit to the Acton Scott Victorian working farm near Church Stretton in Shropshire.
We last went there with our grandchildren soon after it opened in 1975. Of course, like many other we saw the Victorian Farm TV series based on it. But the reality is much better than just seeing it on TV.
Justifiably popular with children and school-parties, it is fascinating for adults, especially if you are fortunate enough to have a conducted tour by one of the staff - well worth paying extra fro this . we were taken round by th Bailiff - his knowledge & enthusiasm added a new dimension to the experience.
It has NOT been "tarted up" or made a "tourist attraction" - you see life as it really was on a farm as it was about 130 years ago. Go with an enquiring mind, be prepared to ask questions, enter into the experience, use your imagination, and you will have a very worth-while visit.
AND do have coffee and cakes at The Old Schoolroom Cafe - excellent food & good value in authentic surroundings.
Another place you would be wise to visit
We last went there with our grandchildren soon after it opened in 1975. Of course, like many other we saw the Victorian Farm TV series based on it. But the reality is much better than just seeing it on TV.
Justifiably popular with children and school-parties, it is fascinating for adults, especially if you are fortunate enough to have a conducted tour by one of the staff - well worth paying extra fro this . we were taken round by th Bailiff - his knowledge & enthusiasm added a new dimension to the experience.
It has NOT been "tarted up" or made a "tourist attraction" - you see life as it really was on a farm as it was about 130 years ago. Go with an enquiring mind, be prepared to ask questions, enter into the experience, use your imagination, and you will have a very worth-while visit.
AND do have coffee and cakes at The Old Schoolroom Cafe - excellent food & good value in authentic surroundings.
Another place you would be wise to visit
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In August 2012, pa3ddg said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
It was good to come back here after 15 years. We could see that there have been some expanding work done.
Seeing all the animals was lovely. We could see a smith, do not call him blacksmith, changing the shoes of an horse.
I would have loved it if there are more demonstrations, but we joined rather early.
It's a great day out.
We did have our lunch in the old school house. It's not a bad place to have your lunch.
Seeing all the animals was lovely. We could see a smith, do not call him blacksmith, changing the shoes of an horse.
I would have loved it if there are more demonstrations, but we joined rather early.
It's a great day out.
We did have our lunch in the old school house. It's not a bad place to have your lunch.
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In August 2012, Food_For_Grownups said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Having been enthralled by the "Victorian Farm" programme, we decided to visit the farm. It was interesting to a degree but it is really meant as a day out for children. The was very little mention of the BBC programme at the farm I had expected to see more.
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In August 2012, adrian6D said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Obviously a great place for kids - but us adults will find plenty of interest too. Everything from charcoal burning to very cute piglets with mum, working horses, bee hive viewer, old machinery, animals and poultry everywhere. Tea room in the old school house complete with scrounging hens if you eat outside! Friendly and helpful staff who look the part. Glad we went.
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In August 2012, 3wheeledcrumpet said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We loved "Victorian Farm" - we have the DVD, and the Christmas DVD, and the book . . . so we had to visit when we were in the area. What a beautiful place this is ! The aged trees and the calm are my strongest memories. The staff were very friendly and we found this much freer than the average working museum - you can go in and out of places and up and down stairs without feeling that people are watching you all the time, about to tell you off ! My son particularly loved the roadbuilder's and shepherd's huts. I rather fell for the Tamworth piglets ! We didn't use the cafe but it looked lovely, and very sensibly there are toilets as you go into the building (a handsome black-and-white schoolhouse), so you don't feel obliged to buy food because your child needs the loo ! Although the paths stretch for some distance they are well-maintained and we saw several wheelchair-using visitors negotiating the farm without difficulty. Reasonably priced and well worth a visit if you like animals or enjoy history.
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In August 2012, Mrsheathershaw said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Spent an very pleasant afternoon here with the grandchildren and it was the fantastic staff that made the day for them. A lovely lady made a corn dolly with each of them taking time to explain things as they went along. The piglets were sweet and the shire horses huge but we were able to stroke them quite safetly. When we visited there was a smelters convention taking place which may sound boring but was really interesting seeing hoe the furnaces were made etc.This place is owned by Shropshire Museum Service and we were told that funding may be withdrawn which would be a shame. It does need some investment and some areas need improving..it would be a shame to let this place go as it has alot of things going for it.
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In August 2012, RHGH said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We wanted to visit the farm after enjoying the TV programme made here. We weren't disappointed. There are various demonstrations throughout the day and we enjoyed watching the wheelwright at work. We joined a walking tour of the farm buildings hosted by a very friendly, informative and enthusiastic ' guide' - he really made our visit worth every penny of the entrance fee. There are plenty of animals to see and interact with. The one minus was that the tea room/restaurant seemed to struggle to cope at times - particularly when coach parties arrived en masse . We would probably take a picnic and some drinks in the future to avoid the long queues. A lovely place to spend a few hours and amazing to see somewhere that still uses very traditional farming methods. We felt our entrance fee was really going to a worthy cause and we hope that this attraction goes from strength to strength.
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In September 2012, stiffmouse said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Really friendly staff/volunteers. And very pretty grounds. Improvements could be made by way of bringing the old wagons out of the sheds so they can be seen and admired properly. Also it'd be nice for the animals if the shire horses weren't tied up facing the corner of their stable and the poor donkey unable to turn around in its stall. It'd be nice to see them properly
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In September 2012, Bae said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
A fantastic place to visit whether its just adults or you have young children with you, it gives them the chance to see how farming used to be done and how hard people had to work. It brings you closer to nature. A really great day out, and you do need a day to enjoy it.
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