Book now for your chance to experience farming life and see what lambing time is like at Spilman’s Farm this February half term!
Experience a true farming day out for all the family! Visit Spilmans this February and see what lambing time is like on the farm. Bring your little farmers to see newly born lambs and learn all about this special time of year.
You can visit on the following dates: Sat 10 – Sun 11, Thur 15 – Sun 18 & Thur 22 – Sun 25 February 2024.
There will be lots to see and do during your visit to Spilman’s, including:
🐑100 Expectant ewes
🐑Lambs are born every day
🦙Meet the farm animals including rare breeds, alpacas, goats & poultry.
👨🏼🌾Live farmer talks
❓Fun Facts and Q&A with the farmers!
✂️Fun sheepy crafts
🚗On-site car parking.
📸 Lots of lovely photo opportunities
🍟Hot and cold food served, plus drinks
How does the experience work?
- Please arrive 5 mins before your start time. This gives you time to park your car and check-in.
- On arrival, you will be welcomed by one of our friendly team who will check you in to the event.
- You will be asked a few health and safety questions and given a reminder on our sheep welfare policy for the event.
- PLEASE BE AWARE TOUCHING THE ANIMALS IS ENTIRELY AT THE CUSTOMER’S OWN RISK.
- PREGNANT WOMEN ARE ADVISED TO AVOID ALL CLOSE CONTACT WITH SHEEP DURING THE LAMBING SEASON.
- You are then free to look around the lambing shed, observe the flock of pregnant ewes, and see any newly born lambs.
- There are photo opportunities around the site and wool crafts to enjoy for all the family.
- If you wish to listen to a live farmer talk or ask the farmer any questions, there is the opportunity to do this every hour.
- The experience will last approximately 45 minutes but you are welcome to stay on the farm as long as you wish to enjoy the event.
How can I book?
- Booking is essential for this event. Tickets can be booked online on the Spilman’s website here.
- Tickets are £6.50 per person (adult or child).
- Everybody 2 years old and over are required to purchase a ticket. Under 2’s are free, but require a ticket. These tickets are added into the basket later on in the booking process.
Anything else I should know?
🧤Please come in warm clothing! The event is based inside farm buildings. Not all areas have heating – it is advisable to bring warm layers.
🐶 Strictly no dogs allowed – we are a working farm with pregnant and baby animals.
📷 You are very welcome to take as many photos as you wish during this event. including pictures of the sheep.
Find Spilmans
📍 Spilmans, Church Farm, Sessay, Thirsk YO7 3NB
☎ 07754 857284
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