DAYSOUT
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FAB DAYS OUT
ON THE FARM
THERE ’ S NO BETTER TIME TO EXPERIENCE FARM LIFE THAN THE SPRINGTIME . FROM LEAPING LAMBS TO BOWS OF BLOSSOM , ALL THE GLORIES OF SPRING ARE IN SHEER ABUNDANCE HERE IN KENT .
Spring is a time that welcomes new life into the world , with cute baby animals chirping and bleating across the countryside , plus a plethora of plants and flowers popping up from the earth to greet the sunshine . Kent is one of the best places to witness these new births and blooms , with countless animal experiences welcoming the public to their fields and barns with open arms . As The Garden of England , the county ’ s orchards also become a mesmerising array of blossoms which can be enjoyed at one of our many gardens . Food and drink in spring is also beautifully fresh , with Kent offering plenty of venues for farm-tofork food , and cideries which offer tour and tasting experiences amidst the blossoms .
FOR LEAPING LAMBS
Kent Life , Maidstone , 1-16 April www . kentlife . org . uk
Meet the lambs and goat kids and don ’ t miss the bottle feeding demonstrations throughout the day ! You can also hop on a fun farm ride , or get creative in the paint-a-pot studio creating the perfect Easter gift . Enjoy indoor and outdoor play areas , bouncy castle , meet new farmyard friends and so much more ! Don ’ t forget to visit the Big Top and catch one of the Easter shows . There will also be animal feeding sessions , owl flying demonstrations and so much more .
Rare Breeds Centre , Ashford From 1 April www . rarebreeds . org . uk
The Rare Breeds Centre has confirmed that 97 ewes are in lamb this season ! Keep up to date via their Facebook page for news of when they start being born . This 100-acre farm guarantees an incredible day out for all the family , no matter what age ! Meet the farm animals , enjoy the adventure playgrounds , ride on a tractor-trailer , watch falconry and more .
Four Winds Farm , Bidborough , 15-16 April www . facebook . com / farmfourwinds
Four Winds ’ annual lambing weekend is a great opportunity to visit a working sheep farm at the peak of lambing season . Along with seeing the newborn lambs in the barn , there will be sheep shearing demonstrations and a trailer ride ! There will also be lots of fun activities , crafts and face painting plus local producers stalls .
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