Introduction

The Farm
 
There has been a working farm here since the 17th century. It is now a unique and extremely popular attraction for families and school groups. The farm has many rare breeds of cattle, pigs, and sheep along with the usual farm animals including rabbits, goats, ponies, donkeys, poultry and waterfowl.

There are also exhibitions of the Cleveland dialect and calendar, plus the farming history of the area, vintage farm machinery and crafts, not forgetting the play and picnic areas, and farmhouse tearooms for refreshments.

Visitor Centre

The farm's visitor centre tells the story of the farm from the 17th century to the present day. You can trace the families who occupied the farm and major farming events, which affected its development. The farm also has a 19th century veterinary surgery, which gives the visitor an opportunity to see some of the medicines and equipment used in the 1890s.

The Agricultural Museum has a Victorian kitchen, a corn doll display and working beehive. The visitor centre shows the progression of farming and the advance of farming technology; while the hatchery gives an opportunity for visitors to watch chicks grow up. The farm holds demonstrations and an extensive events programme throughout the summer months, including walking stick making, Jersey cow hand-milking, bee keeping and a blacksmith at work.

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