Manor Farm

28/11/2023

Ho Ho Ho!!! - The issue we had on Tuesday with the online shop have been fully resolved and the booking pages are now available again! 🎅🧑‍🎄🤶
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We have a very exciting Announcement! Father Christmas has made time in his busy schedule to join us at the farm for two weekends!
He will be with us on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th December and Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th December from 10am to 3pm.
So come and meet him in his cosy cottage! Your pre-booked visit begins in the Elf Post Office where you can write a letter to Father Christmas, then join Father Christmas in his parlour, deliver your letter in person and have a chat.
Each child then chooses a decoration from Father Christmas’s tree to take home.
£10 per child. Max family group per timeslot 2 adults and up to 3 children.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. FARM ADMISSION CHARGES ALSO APPLY

Please ensure you book a timeslot and name all the child you are bringing via the following link:
https://shop.hants.gov.uk/collections/manor-farm/christmas

25/11/2023

Every once in a while our long haired Guinea Pigs need a tidy up, just like the rest of us! I think they sat very well for their trim 😁✂️

24/11/2023

This Sunday Manor Farm celebrates the first of it's Christmas traditions with Stir Up Sunday. Stir Up Sunday is an old tradition that dates from the Victorian era, when families would gather around and 'stir' their homemade Christmas pudding five weeks before Christmas, the last Sunday before advent begins.
So Aunty Bea will be in the farmhouse kitchen with the range lit, making Christmas Pudding & mince pies!
Drop in and say hello, then stir the pudding mix and make your Christmas wish!

23/11/2023

Preparations for Christmas begin this weekend at the farm with Stir Up Sunday - a tradition dating back to Victorian times of making a wish as the Christmas pudding mix is stirred. So join Aunty Bea in the farmhouse kitchen & make your Christmas wish. Another Victorian tradition was adding coins (originally charms) to your Christmas pudding which was said to bring luck if you found them in your portion on Christmas Day. The traditional lucky charms were a silver coin for wealth, a wishbone for luck, a thimble for thrift, a ring for marriage, and an anchor for safe harbour.

13/11/2023

Family fun awaits, make sure you don't miss out!

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07/11/2023

02/11/2023

We've weathered the storm, and hope you have too! We plan to open as usual tomorrow, Friday 3rd November. Make sure you have your wellies and waterproofs as it's still very wet on the farm!

01/11/2023

⛈CLOSED - Thursday 2nd November⛈

Due to a Met Office weather warning of extremely strong winds with storm Ciaran, we have made the decision to stay closed tomorrow Thursday 2nd November for the safety of our visitors, staff and animals.

We anticipate opening as normal on Friday 3rd November, but please keep an eye on our social media for updates as we will continue to monitor the weather forecast.

🌬 Please take care and where possible avoid coastal and wooded areas during the forecast storm for your own safety.

31/10/2023

Happy Halloween everyone! It's the last day of classes at the Flying Broom Academy today, so come and make a herbology potion, learn how to fly a broomstick, test your spellcasting skills, and take home your own magical creature!

29/10/2023

Now that the clocks have changed and we move towards Winter, please note our opening hours will change shortly.

From the 1st November to 31st January, inclusive, the Farm will only be open to the public on Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

This week is the exception, as we will be open Monday and Tuesday the 30th and 31st October from 10am-5pm, closed on Wednesday 1st November, reopening on Thursday 2nd November.

26/10/2023

Thanks for all the lovely feedback about the Flying Broom Academy event. Great to hear that you're having fun! If you have any photos of your little witches & wizards at the Flying Broom Academy, we'd love to see them. Classes run until Halloween (Tues 31st) so there is still time to come down and make a herbology potion, fly a broomstick, and learn how to care for your own mythical creature to take home.

24/10/2023

Hello! It is you we are looking for?

We are recruiting for an Administration and Front of House Assistant to join our friendly Front of House team, to help assist in the smooth and efficient running of the visitor experience. Do you think this could be you?

This role will involve weekend working, bank holidays and school holidays.

For more information and to apply please follow the link:
https://careers.newjob.org.uk/HCC/job/Botley-Administration-and-Front-of-House-Assistant-HCC612381-HAM/996045801/

24/10/2023

We've had lots of promising young witches and wizards through the doors of the Flying Broom Academy so far this week. Classes run until Tues 31st October so grab your broomstick and fly down to the farm! Pick up a copy of our free trail in reception - will you be able to solve the raven's riddles and find the runestones?

23/10/2023

🥳 Very Exciting News 🥳

Manor Farm are now officially re-open for Birthday Parties! 🐷 Get your wellies ready because parties are back and bigger than ever . Click the link below for more information on this exciting experience. We can't wait for you to join us! 🐔🎈

https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/manorfarm/plan-your-visit/parties

20/10/2023

The farm is looking really spooktacular ready for Halloween! The Flying Broom Academy will be running classes from Saturday 21st to Tuesday 31st October, so get your best witch or wizard outfit on and come to explore. Visit the Flying Broom Academy dormitories, Professor Mandrakes office, Felicity Frogmarsh's sweet shop and the crystal ball caravan. There are FREE activities running all day and a FREE trail, so plenty to do even if the weather is wet. No pre-booking required.

19/10/2023

We are looking forward to welcoming Pony Magic back to the farm next Monday. Fingers crossed that the weather is kind to us! See you for lots of fun half term activities. 🐴😁

17/10/2023

We are excited to welcome the students of 2023 to The Flying Broom Academy. Come and join in the fun from Saturday 21st October through until the 31st October - Halloween! Learn the magical arts of broomstick flying, spellcasting, herbology and the care of mythical creatures. Get your attendance report stamped at each lesson and take home your own herbology potion!

09/10/2023

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04/10/2023

We can add two more to the count! Born yesterday, this lovely lady had two little girls 😁👍 Adorable!

04/10/2023

We can add two more to the count! Born yesterday, this lovely lady had two little girls 😁👍 Adorable!

04/10/2023

Are you a teacher looking to book your next school trip? Take a look at our new and improved education page on our website and see what engaging trips we offer.
https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/manorfarm/education

02/10/2023

Well it's been a busy one! Once again we have some early lambs 😁 late last night and early this morning we had our first arrivals. Five lambs in total, and each of them, cuter than the last 🐑 They're all up in the sheepfold hiding from the rain so be sure to check them out 📸

29/09/2023

Some new friends have moooooved into the dairy, ahead of the weekend. Welcome Millie the cow and Gertrude the goat. They're udderly fantastic! 😉🐄🐐

27/09/2023

🐴 Meet Hetty 🐴

We've been chomping at the bit to introduce you to our new Shire Horse Henrietta, or Hetty for short. This gorgeous lady joined the family 3 weeks ago and has already settled in so well at Manor Farm. Today, for the first time, she met our donkeys Imogen and David! There was a lot of excitement 😁 She's still got a while to go before she's spending the day in our Equine barn, but feel free to come and say hello whilst she's grazing out in the field 🌱

26/09/2023

It's that time of year again, so dust off your broomsticks, and fly down to the farm!

23/09/2023

Customer Notice

From the 3rd October there will be contractors on site carrying out a two-phase contract. Roads retained to remain open with traffic control measures in place for four days working on improving and repairing the potholes.

The second phase will start after half term when Manor Farm is closed. The road to the park will be closed for extensive works on the hill area.

We will update you if there are any changes or any additional information we need to give you all. Thank you.

20/09/2023

0922- UPDATE
We intend to open as normal but will continue to monitor throughout today. If you venture out, stay safe.

****Wednesday weather update****

We're currently monitoring the weather conditions and will make a decision shortly regarding opening today.

Please check here for updates before travelling and stay safe.

17/09/2023

Following the success with our SEN backpacks, we have now expanded on our education offer. We have a SEN bag for each subject, allowing children who find school trips challenging to explore the same activities, but away from the group.
Ask your school about visiting Manor Farm 🐷🐮🐴🐝🚜

11/09/2023

Do you enjoy working with the public? We are recruiting for a Visitor Services Assistant to join our team delivering visitor activities, events & education visits.
We’re looking for someone friendly & engaging who is a confident public speaker with an interest in history.
This role will involve weekend working, bank holidays & school holidays.
Please follow the link for more information and to apply.
https://careers.newjob.org.uk/HCC/job/Botley-Visitor-Services-Assistant-Heritage%2C-Events%2C-Learning-&-Engagement-HCC610809-HAM/979577901/
If you would like to ask any questions, please e.mail [email protected].

09/09/2023

Tractors ready to roll into the weekend! It's going to be a scorcher, so if you are coming to see us please remember to bring hats, sunscreen and water bottles. The farm can be hot but there are shady spots, so why not take a visit to the wildlife garden or the shady den building area?

08/09/2023

Are you crafty & creative? You could be just the person we are looking for! Our craft volunteers club will meet up each month and work on projects for the farm. these projects will vary through the year using different craft techniques. We will provide all materials.
If you are interested or want to find out more, please drop me a line at [email protected].

07/09/2023

How are you keeping cool today? Remember to keep applying the sunscreen...or mud if you're a pig!🐷

24/08/2023

Congratulations are due for our Poll Dorset ewes 🥳 They're pregnant 🥳 Great scanning afternoon with Lara who told us we're mostly expecting twins...it's going to be a busy October!! 🐑

19/08/2023

Tune in to BBC Radio Solent on Monday from 11:00 to hear how Katie Martin got on, interviewing the team and getting stuck in to our farmyard chores! What a fantastic day it was! 🌻🐔

19/08/2023

For the second half of the summer holidays our friend Dr F.Armer the history detective is exploring the Victorians.
Come and try out the new trail, get your hands dirty with some Victorian chores, test your knowledge with our Victorian runaround quiz, or drop into the farmhouse for some crafts.

18/08/2023

We have piglets! Bridget gave birth to a beautiful, healthy litter yesterday evening ❤ Congrats 🎉

18/08/2023

A very wet and windy good morning to everyone! ☔️ Sadly, due to this weather, Pony Magic will not be here today. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a drier week on Monday when rides should restart 🐴👍