Thrift Farm - Whaddon
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At Thrift Farm there is so much for you to see and do! Spread over a 52 acre working farm our attractions include the Farm Park, Café and Gift Shop. Thrift Farm offers work-based support to clients with learning disabilities and mental health issues, who work across all areas of the farm to build their skills and independence. Our highly skilled and specialist members of staff support the clients and help them to progress in their chosen areas. By visiting Thrift Farm you will also be supporting the great work we do with our clients. Come and meet a whole host of different creatures: from the traditional farm livestock such as sheep, goats, pigs and chickens to the more exotic rheas and alpacas. We also have smaller animals, such as rabbits and guinea pigs. We have an outdoor play area, including a small wooden assault course and an antique tractor for your little ones to climb all over. Our gift shop sells delicious free range eggs, from the chickens, ducks and geese at the farm, as well as Thrift Farm produced meat and also a range of toys, cards and gifts at amazing prices and much more. Why not visit our café? Serving delicious home made food and drinks at great prices. Treat yourself to a sumptuous slice of freshly baked cake, or simply drop in for a cappuccino. Kid’s lunch boxes are available here to eat in or take out to the Farm Park. You are welcome to bring a picnic and linger as long as you wish, we have picnic tables sited right next to the children's activity play area. Our animal adoption scheme includes a 20 minute session with your adopted animal as well as free entry to the Farm Park plus a goody bag and much more besides and all for just £30. Throughout the year we also hold special events where we can promise even more fun - keep an eye on our Facebook page for even more details of the next one. Opening times: Farm Park 5th February-5th November open daily 9.30am-4pm, 6th November- 4th February open weekends only 10am-3pm. Food4Thought Cafe is open 10:00am - 4:00pm (last orders 3:00pm for hot food, 3:30pm cold food/drinks). Thrift Farm is closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||