Local Reviews
In October 2018, PhilCheshire12 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We visited with grandchildren on a beautiful sunny day in October. The farm in the Shropshire Hills is in a lovely location and it does help to visit in fine weather. The staff were without exception really friendly and chatty and child friendly. Apart from the free range chickens and goats and 2 day old piglets, there were cattle, cart horses,a donkey and mule to visit. Plenty of old farm implements and the farrier was making horse shoes and our 4-year old was thrilled to take one away with him as a gift from the farm.
Wear walking shoes or wellies for children as it can be a bit mucky in places but that makes it feel authentic! The cafe was good with cheerful, fast service and decent food AND excellent home made cakes. However by the time we had arrived several of the specials items had sold out. We spent 4 hours there and thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
Wear walking shoes or wellies for children as it can be a bit mucky in places but that makes it feel authentic! The cafe was good with cheerful, fast service and decent food AND excellent home made cakes. However by the time we had arrived several of the specials items had sold out. We spent 4 hours there and thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
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In November 2018, shellpitt1982 said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We visited here in October half term with our two children and nieces and nephews ages from 2 to 11. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day. There was plenty to see and do. It is one of the best farms we have been to with excellent value for money and really quiet for a half term visit. We got to try rug making, saw apple and pear making, wool spinning and lots of old farm machinery in addition to all the farm animals including baby piglets and chicks.
Staff were all very friendly. Would highly recommend.
Staff were all very friendly. Would highly recommend.
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In November 2018, Peter A said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Really enjoyed our visit, especially the fairy trail. Our granddaughter was loving every minute. Interesting for adults too, children get hands on with lots of things, grinding the grain to feed the hens was great fun. Loved all the animals, especially the black piglets. We found all of the fairy doors too!. The butter making was really good, learning about the patterns on the butter very interesting. A recommended visit, would certainly go again.
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In January 2019, ShropshirePassport said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We went unsure what to expect and found it to be a lovely little place with hands on experiences for kids and adults alike - our toddler was able to grind the corn for chicken feed and then he got to hold a chicken. he also feed a lamb which was almost a sheep! It’s so lovely to hear people talking so passionately and with such knowledge to young children to keep it all alive and not forgotten
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In February 2019, Coffee-matey said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We had a really lovely despite a bit of drizzly rain to start but it soon cleared up. After enjoying a lovely snack in the old school, we wandered around the exhibts and really enjoyed talking to the people who work in the various places, dressed in period costume. We met the lady who looks after the beautiful heavy horses and I told her of my love for horses, having grown up in Epsom (The Derby) and especially the Shires. Well, to my delighted surprise she asked if I would like to ride 'Charlie' the shire but I explained that the arthritis in my hips wouldn't let me straddle such a wide back as Charlies; she then asked if I would like to take the reins to drive Charlie pulling the hay cart and I readily agreed. I was allowed, under supervision, to lead Charlie from the stables around to the where the cart was, buck him up into the shafts and do up some of the straps. After instruction, I the took the reins for the normal route taken for passengers who normally sit on the hay bails for a ride. I was over the moon to have done that - Thanks Acton Scott Farm - We went back into the school for another drink and a bite then returned to our B&B. What a lovely day ! !
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In March 2019, Bekki C said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Lovely animals, huge variety. We were lucky enough to see piglets being born. We also stroked the horses and had a ride on the cart. Fabulous day out, suitable for all - we will be returning 2019.
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In April 2019, Ollie C said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We visited on a wet drizzly day for our daughters birthday and felt the entry price was a bit too high for what was offered inside.
It may have just been our luck but there didn't seem to be much going on. There weren't many animals for a farm and we had done the whole site and seen all the animals within an hour.
We chose to eat in the cafe and which was very overpriced. Charging £6 for a small Panini that didn't come with any chips or sides (had to pay extra for those) left a damper on the day as it cost us almost £40 for 3 adults and a small child to have a small bite and a drink each. I'm also not sure why they freeze their frube yoghurts either as it meant the child wasn't able to eat it until it had defrosted enough to sqeeze it out the gap at the top you tear off.
Not only that but there wasn't enough seating for the amount of customers they were serving as the cafe is tiny.
With that said the staff we encountered were very friendly as were the animals we saw.
Ended up leaving disappointed overall so unlikely to visit again when there are much better farm parks out there for there.
It may have just been our luck but there didn't seem to be much going on. There weren't many animals for a farm and we had done the whole site and seen all the animals within an hour.
We chose to eat in the cafe and which was very overpriced. Charging £6 for a small Panini that didn't come with any chips or sides (had to pay extra for those) left a damper on the day as it cost us almost £40 for 3 adults and a small child to have a small bite and a drink each. I'm also not sure why they freeze their frube yoghurts either as it meant the child wasn't able to eat it until it had defrosted enough to sqeeze it out the gap at the top you tear off.
Not only that but there wasn't enough seating for the amount of customers they were serving as the cafe is tiny.
With that said the staff we encountered were very friendly as were the animals we saw.
Ended up leaving disappointed overall so unlikely to visit again when there are much better farm parks out there for there.
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In April 2019, Marjorie H said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
The weather could have been better, but it didn't spoil our day here. All the staff were wonderful, chatting and explaining everything they were doing, a great inspiration to some members of our party to take up new skills. Lovely to watch the two new heavy horses being prepared for harrowing and see them working in the field. We have been to Action Scott a few years ago in the summer time, but it was a real treat to visit late spring as we saw the newly hatched chicks and ducklings, together with the new lambs, piglets and calves. The soup and cheese scone in the cafe were delicious, served by very friendly staff were a great end to our visit here.
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In April 2019, Angela R said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We are frequent visitors and it is our ‘must go to’ place. It is a gentle, unassuming peaceful place in a beautiful setting. A real feeling of being amongst a family of people who really care both for their animals and heritage.
We arrive as it opens and leave as it closes. There are no gimmicks just a working farm museum.
The gift shop sells good quality gifts and crafts alongside produce which is truly excellent.
Well done and thank you.
We arrive as it opens and leave as it closes. There are no gimmicks just a working farm museum.
The gift shop sells good quality gifts and crafts alongside produce which is truly excellent.
Well done and thank you.
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In April 2019, 155judith said about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
We visited over Easter and the whole family loved the farm. We saw the horses in harness working on the land. Lots of animals to see at close quarters. It was not over busy and we looked round at a gentle pace. We had lunch and my daughter and her husband had the ploughman’s lunch. One cheese and one pie and scotch egg. They looked wonderful. A lovely day out for the family.
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