Local Reviews
In August 2017, Catherine Y said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We visited her as a group of 5 adults and a 5yo. Had a lovely time learning the history of farming and watching historic farming techniques be kept alive!
There's a lovely cafe serving beautiful homemade food at a resonable price, also ample picnic space in beautiful grounds.
The little one loved it, but so did the rest of us! Highly recommended!
There's a lovely cafe serving beautiful homemade food at a resonable price, also ample picnic space in beautiful grounds.
The little one loved it, but so did the rest of us! Highly recommended!
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In September 2017, Ian P said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Easy to walk around in an hour but recommend joining the Bailiff's tour of the farmyard where he talks about the history and practicalities of running the farm. We could have spent all day there; you are given a map and an itinerary for the day at the entrance. Briefly, we saw the two working Shire horses, the working blacksmith, ducks, chickens, goats, pigs, cows, threshing facilities, the dairy, wheelwright, cottage and of course the delightful cafe/restaurant in the old school.
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In September 2017, Kelly B said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Having expected just a couple of hours, we were there for ages. Great for young kids and hands on things to do. Enjoyed finding the fairy doors (adults as much as the kids). Lots of animals (goats, horses, chicks, pigs) including feeding them. Unfortunately the maze was out of action due to wasps but plenty of other things to do. Old farming machinery and classroom also there to experience. Cafe there had nice cakes/drinks although at the end of the day, staff were a little grumpy and we seemed to inconvenience them with a group of about 12 (as soon as we got our drinks, they locked the door and this meant we couldn't use the toilets there and had to trek to the main entrance). Was quirky to have some of our group walking round in the period clothing made available for dressing up.
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In September 2017, cherrypop2015 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We went to actonscott today as it was part of the national heritage open day was a great little place we went as a couple there was a lot of interesting things going on, children there were having an amazing time!!!
We looked on trip adviser before we went and quiet a few said the food in the cafie was expensive oh my goodness far from it my husband had a ploughmans cheese lunch and I had a pie ploughmans if anything there was to much for £8!! The food was beautiful
We looked on trip adviser before we went and quiet a few said the food in the cafie was expensive oh my goodness far from it my husband had a ploughmans cheese lunch and I had a pie ploughmans if anything there was to much for £8!! The food was beautiful
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In September 2017, northall said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
A quiet day when we visited, but still a lot to see. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable people. Enjoyed watching the reactions of some toddlers with the chicks.
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In October 2017, gillianabertawe said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
lucky enough to visit the farm as they celebrated harvest - great afternoon with visitors included in whole experience as we processed round the farm. Impressed that they still managed some demonstrations too. Our second visit (the first excellent also)
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In December 2017, sarahmark83 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
So, initially this place just excited me because I got a bit addicted to the TV series Victorian Farm back when it was on TV!
But putting that aside (hate to burst anyone's bubble, including my own, but it's not actually a farm where people live out their lives like they're in Victorian times) this is just a really simple, quiet, gentle place to spend a day. I do have a thing for places that make you feel like you've stepped back in time and they've done it well here. The people who work there dress in period clothes on the whole, but not with that novelty role-playing thing that you get in some places that can be a bit cringe.
It really is an old working farm. They really do plough the fields and harvest crops using shire horses and a cart. Older kids can have a go at grinding wheat. Younger ones like my 16 month old just enjoy seeing all the animals.
The cafe is small but we've never been unable to get a table. They call it something like 'good food not fast food' and that is true! You don't get your food in a rush, and we have experienced a few (quickly corrected) mistakes with our orders, but the staff are very helpful and it IS good food. Especially the sweet potato fries... seriously the best I've had ANYWHERE I'd go there just for them!
They also run courses in some really interesting sounding crafts and things. I tried to get on their natural dyes course in the summer but it was fully booked. Will try again next year!
But putting that aside (hate to burst anyone's bubble, including my own, but it's not actually a farm where people live out their lives like they're in Victorian times) this is just a really simple, quiet, gentle place to spend a day. I do have a thing for places that make you feel like you've stepped back in time and they've done it well here. The people who work there dress in period clothes on the whole, but not with that novelty role-playing thing that you get in some places that can be a bit cringe.
It really is an old working farm. They really do plough the fields and harvest crops using shire horses and a cart. Older kids can have a go at grinding wheat. Younger ones like my 16 month old just enjoy seeing all the animals.
The cafe is small but we've never been unable to get a table. They call it something like 'good food not fast food' and that is true! You don't get your food in a rush, and we have experienced a few (quickly corrected) mistakes with our orders, but the staff are very helpful and it IS good food. Especially the sweet potato fries... seriously the best I've had ANYWHERE I'd go there just for them!
They also run courses in some really interesting sounding crafts and things. I tried to get on their natural dyes course in the summer but it was fully booked. Will try again next year!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In March 2018, jeffreygrenfellhill said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
If " Town " grandchildren come to visit give them a " country fix by bringing them here to this vibrant farm " Ours loved every minute of it. .
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In April 2018, Gullysucker2 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
A wonderful day out! The farm is easy to find and has plenty of parking, it's immaculately kept and beautifully presented. Today there were spring flowers popping up in the borders and the sun was shining on the duck ponds 😍
Little info signs and friendly, helpful staff in period garb really bring the Victorian aspect to life. We enjoyed the BBC docuseries so being able to immerse yourself in it and read/hear about day to day life was very interesting.
It's easy to navigate but, being a working farm, not always pushchair/wheelchair accessible. The toilets and all of the hand washing facilities about the place are kept spotlessly clean and well stocked. The animals are gorgeous and there are lots of opportunities to get involved in feeding etc.
Now the food .. ohmygoodness 🤗
Aside from the sublime cream teas, the reasonable prices and generous portions make for a lovely tea room in the old school house! Plenty of outdoor seating/picnic area on a gentle hill down to the duck pond/goat pen. Lush!!
Be sure to look out for the lovely Ingrid making butter in the Dairy. It's amazingly good and she has so much knowledge about country life, definitely worth popping back to chat to her as she churns the most delicious butter that's ready to eat the same day.
Survey says: will definitely be returning soon! xx
Little info signs and friendly, helpful staff in period garb really bring the Victorian aspect to life. We enjoyed the BBC docuseries so being able to immerse yourself in it and read/hear about day to day life was very interesting.
It's easy to navigate but, being a working farm, not always pushchair/wheelchair accessible. The toilets and all of the hand washing facilities about the place are kept spotlessly clean and well stocked. The animals are gorgeous and there are lots of opportunities to get involved in feeding etc.
Now the food .. ohmygoodness 🤗
Aside from the sublime cream teas, the reasonable prices and generous portions make for a lovely tea room in the old school house! Plenty of outdoor seating/picnic area on a gentle hill down to the duck pond/goat pen. Lush!!
Be sure to look out for the lovely Ingrid making butter in the Dairy. It's amazingly good and she has so much knowledge about country life, definitely worth popping back to chat to her as she churns the most delicious butter that's ready to eat the same day.
Survey says: will definitely be returning soon! xx
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In May 2018, Sarah B said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
I visited Acton Scott on a spring week day (school term time) over lunchtime. It was VERY quiet (I only saw 3 other visitors), which I actually really enjoyed. I'm sure the atmosphere and experience would be very different when the place is full of children and families. There was a list of activities going on during the day and the only one during the time I was there was the horse shoe making. The farrier was about to go to lunch as I got to that bit but he insisted that he demonstrate his craft to me (his only audience) and wanted me to keep the horse shoe I'd watch him make. What a lovely chap ! Other things I enjoyed: cute black piglets, copious chickens, the baliff's house (very authentic and evocative of family life at the time) and the wool shed, which was very interesting given the county's history of wool production. If you are after an exciting theme park don't come here. If you like a bit of rural life as it was in the days before intensive farming and the world wide web you'll probably enjoy your visit.
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