Mamma’s House

Fun on the farm

Could this be one of our local best kept secrets? Located in Wilstead, and very much a working farm, is Herring Green Activity Farm & Bird of Prey Centre. We were lucky enough to be invited along for a fantastic family day out.

There is so much to see and do here. There are lots of animals to meet, including alpacas, Shetland ponies, goats, sheep, and highland cows. My two also loved seeing all the different types of birds that are kept, from new-born owls to majestic eagles. Everyone receives a bag of animal food on arrival, to feed some of the animals. The great thing is, once you have fi nished feeding and seeing the animals and birds, you can let the children play in the different play areas. Restrictions are still in place, and I felt totally safe bringing my family here.

As restrictions lift and we get back to some normality, more of the activities will be restored, such as tractor rides, animal meet and greets, fl ying displays, grooming the animals, and even stop for a coffee and cake in the tearoom. It is open to visitors all week; you just need to prebook on the website. Children under two are free.

I recommend looking out for the toddler sessions during the week, which are such a good deal.

They also have other experiences such as walking with alpacas and one to one bird of prey encounters. We had such a lovely day out, and we can’t wait to visit again soon!