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People of the Farm

Lia, animal care lead, with bottle for lamb rearing

Lia Cartwright

Animal Care Lead

Lia keeps a steady routine for our sheep, goats, and small animals. She explains simple ways visitors can stay calm around livestock and how to read their body language during meet-and-feed moments.

Tom, barn host, beside hay bales and feed buckets

Tom Ridley

Barn Host

Tom greets groups at the barn door, sets an easy pace for the visit, and answers practical questions about daily work on a mixed farm—from bedding to feed and simple tools we use year-round.

Farm Visit Options

Morning Meet & Feed

Visitors placing feed into shallow troughs for friendly goats

from £12 / person

A gentle start by the pens with short introductions to goats and sheep, followed by a careful feed round. Good for first-time farm visitors and younger families.

Pasture Walk

Small group walking a mown path across green pasture

from £10 / person

A slow loop across open fields with simple notes on grazing, hedgerows, and water points. Expect firm ground and wide views of the Stretton Hills when the weather is clear.

Barn Basics Workshop

Hands demonstrating knot tying on a low beam in the barn

from £18 / person

A practical hour under cover: bedding, clean water checks, safe tool handling, and simple knots we use daily. Suits small adult groups looking for a more hands-on session.

Little Farmers Hour

Child placing straw in a low pen beside a caretaker

from £9 / child

Short, simple tasks for children with an adult: topping water, collecting clean eggs when in season, and a calm close-up look at small animals with a team member on hand.

Visiting FAQs

What should we wear?

Choose layers you don’t mind getting a little dusty. Closed shoes or boots with good grip are best. In wet weather, the pasture can stay soft even after rain has passed.

Can we bring snacks?

Personal snacks are fine in the picnic spot by the yard. Please avoid feeding any outside food to animals—feed is provided during supervised moments only.

Is the visit suitable for pushchairs?

The barn area is on firm ground. Pasture paths are mown but uneven in places. Many families choose the barn-focused option if wheels are tricky on the day.

Yard view with quiet pens, hay bales and low stone wall

About the Place

Fieldgate Animal Farms England sits on the edge of Church Stretton with open views and a working rhythm shaped by the seasons. We host small groups who want a steady, close look at farm life—short feeds, quiet moments by the pens, and simple pasture loops.

Each visit follows a clear plan set by the team on the day. We focus on safe distances, clean hands, and clear explanations, so everyone leaves with a plain view of how animals are cared for and why routine matters on a mixed farm.

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Visitor Notes

Stable door half open with soft light inside the barn

"Calm, friendly, and informative—our children loved the feed round." — Ruth

"The pasture walk was gentle with wide views. We learned a lot about routine care." — Daniel

"Plenty of time for questions. The team made everything easy to follow." — Priya

"A simple, hands-on hour in the barn that felt very real and unhurried." — Owen

"Great for a weekend morning—quiet, tidy, and well organised." — Marta

"Our group appreciated the practical tips and clear guidance with the animals." — Ahmed

"The visit matched the description exactly—steady pace and friendly staff." — Becca

"Perfect mix of meeting animals and seeing how the farm runs day to day." — Lucas

Contact

441 743 295 814

14 Dairy Lane, Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6DQ, England

[email protected]

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