Farm Weekend at Alderley Park

Shekina Rose, Families Editor
Farm Weekend at Alderley Park

15 — 16 April 2023 Tickets from £0.00 — Book now

Farm Weekend returns to Alderley Park this Easter for two days of family farm-themed fun on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 April. Get your wellies on and head down to the farm, with over 400 acres of lush, green space and farmland to enjoy and explore. The Farm Weekend is headlined by CBeebies fan-favourite nature show, Teeny Tiny Creatures, who will be performing four shows over the weekend, helping children to understand the vital role that the tiniest insects play in the world we live in. Expect an interactive, educational, and energetic thirty minutes to get you in the mood for exploration and learning!

Visitors will get to experience all sorts of delightful spring-time farming activities at the Farm Weekend at Alderley Park. Cuddle up with the cute fluffy lambs, ride around the farm on huge tractors and see lots of different animals – from tiny furry bunnies and lambs, to Shetland ponies and cows! Other fun activities include bushcraft and falconry flying displays.

Arts and crafts activities for will be available for the creative farm visitors, with a number of creative, hands-on workshops taking place throughout the weekend. Create your own bunny ears, decorate eggs with colourful patterns, get your face painted in the theme of a farm animal, and so much more to get you in the Easter spirit and fill you with sunny spring vibes!

For the adventurous types, there are all sorts of outdoor activities on offer, including exploring the scenic woodland paths, archery sessions and obstacle courses.

Head to the artisan markets for browsing and shopping, and you can also expect a wide range of locally sourced food and drink for when you get peckish.

Daniel Bourne, Head of Asset Management at Bruntwood SciTech said: “We are delighted that Farm Weekend is returning to Alderley Park for 2023. It has proved a fantastic opportunity to welcome the wider Cheshire community and bring our customers and residents together to experience the joy of the Park, enjoying the vast woodland and amenities there is on offer. With the number of exciting activities taking place over the two days, it’s set to be another weekend to remember.”

With so much to do for families of all ages, from exploring, to petting, to learning and getting creative, the Farm Weekend at Alderley Park is a delightful day out for families. Book your tickets through the link below.

15 — 16 April 2023 Tickets from £0.00 Book now

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