Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
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Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
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Acton Scott closed to the public in 2022. The management of the farm is in the process of moving to the Acton family.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Plodone
Norwich, UK87 contributions
May 2022
Tripadvisor keeps asking me to review this Working Fram,
It was rubbish the first time and I very much doubt that has inproved
It was rubbish the first time and I very much doubt that has inproved
Written 6 March 2023
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Jan M
Yeovil137 contributions
Jun 2021
we spent a morning at the farm and very much enjoyed the whole experience. There is a lot to see and do for all ages and the staff are extremely knowledgable and approachable. It still has a proper farm feel about the place and not too theme parked. We spent a few hours remembering how we used to use some of the old farm equipment, a few years ago now! It is also a great place for families.
Written 12 June 2021
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Ben
Ashbourne, UK43 contributions
May 2021 • Family
A great day out at Acton Scott Farm. Despite the Covid restrictions there was still plenty to do and see. Our children managed to help Farrier Tom make a horse shoe at the forge and were given it as a keep sake. Great demonstration and Tom was a real character. There were baby chicks that were held and the opportunity to sit in a 6’ high shire horse! The grounds were stunning along with the beautiful views of Shropshire.
There was a willow maze which the kids loved as well. Loads to see and a great insight into the past.
Only draw backs were the lack of toilets and cafe due to the restrictions, some porta loos might help along with other drink outlets.
There was a willow maze which the kids loved as well. Loads to see and a great insight into the past.
Only draw backs were the lack of toilets and cafe due to the restrictions, some porta loos might help along with other drink outlets.
Written 6 June 2021
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Sally S
1 contribution
May 2021
We all had the a fantastic time, the perfect place to take my young grandchildren. So much to see that met all their different likes: chicks, piglets, horses, tractors and wheels and the highlight for one the shepherds hut! Plenty for me and my big children, amazing veg patch, beautiful scenery, weaving and dairy and delight at watching the kids run excitedly around in a safe and well looked after venue. We all left feeling more than happy. I realised I’d lost my purse there, rang up and was told they’d found it and put it in the safe. I live around 20 miles away but a member of staff delivered it to my door. Wow that’s service! Thank you so much to all at the farm who helped to make our day special. We’ll definitely be back.
Written 31 May 2021
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David Armitage
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May 2021
What a hidden gem this place is. Having been to many of the differing tourist attractions in and around the county, this has to be pound-for-pound right up there with the very best of them. It's just a lovely place with a team of staff members who do it proud. They are all so friendly and helpful and that all helps with the real feel-good factor you get just walking around. Set against a film-set backdrop of rolling hills and countryside, I can't think of too many lovelier places to be. Extremely reasonably priced. Fantastic - will definitely return.
Written 29 May 2021
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Catherine
Shropshire, UK96 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Lovely visit with my sisters. Reasonable entry, free parking and very friendly staff. Good gift shop, tasty sausage sandwich and other food available by picnic benches. Saw lots of animals: baby pygmy goats, geese, pigs, chickens, ducks, shire horses, lambs, donkeys. Even got to hold a duckling and stroke lambs and watch piglets suckle. Nice informative place about victorian farm and wood craft. Safe covid measures and eady social distancing. Would recommend for families.
Written 20 May 2021
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Neil T
Wolverhampton, UK231 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
Great place to visit, plenty to see and it's so well kept, very clean and the animals all look really happy and healthy, worth every penny.
Written 11 October 2020
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Ratherfussy
Doncaster, UK63 contributions
Sep 2020
Whist visiting Shropshire we found this little gem. Nothing sophisticated but an eye opener into historical farming and rural history. The wheelwright was very interesting as was the horse and binder harvesting the wheat. A little gem of a place if you like history.
Written 16 September 2020
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Kellyp1
Birmingham, UK14 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Both my boyfriend and I had a wonderful day here / the volunteers were amazing - very knowledgeable and friendly! Animals were very well cared for! Amazing food available in the cafe!
Highly recommend visiting here x
Highly recommend visiting here x
Written 18 November 2019
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Rockhoppers02
Norfolk, UK19 contributions
Oct 2019
I have wanted to visit Acton Scott since the Victorian Farm series was on television nearly 10 years ago. We finally managed it today and, despite the grey damp weather, we really enjoyed our visit. I was sad to learn of the demise of Clumper the Shire horse a couple of years ago as he featured in the original TV series. Nevertheless, the Shire horses were majestic and wonderful to see - especially Joe who stands 18.2hh! We also really enjoyed the wheelwright demonstration which really brought the craft back to life in the 21st century. We rounded off our visit with a hearty warming lunch in the cafe and can thoroughly recommend a visit to all countrymen.
Written 15 October 2019
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Jane H
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Can dogs go in?
Caroline P
Wolverhampton, UK26 contributions
No I don’t think you can too many loose farm animals. We didn’t take our dog and I didn’t see one there.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
- Acton Scott Historic Working Farm is open:
- Thu - Mon 10:00 - 16:30
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- (1.18 mi) Bottle and Glass
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