Name: Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre
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Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre

Sacrewell Farm Thornhaugh, Peterborough PE8 6HJ

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Sacrewell Farm – A Perfect Family Day Out! Sacrewell Farm offers 50 acres of gardens, rare breed animals, and play areas for all ages. Open daily 9am–4:30pm, visitors can explore the restored 18th-century watermill, meet pigs, sheep, goats, alpacas, ponies, and donkeys, and enjoy indoor soft play in the Playbarn or outdoor adventure and natural play areas. The farm supports heritage and education through historic farming equipment, wildlife, and interactive animal encounters.

Admission: Adults £11.95 (£13.15 with donation) + £0.60; Children (2–15) £10.25 (£11.28) + £0.60; Age 1 £3.00 (£3.30) + £0.60; Under 1 & carers free. Sacrewell Farm combines heritage, wildlife, and play for an engaging, educational family experience.

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Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Things to See & Do:
- Sensory Garden: The tranquil sensory garden, located between the Playbarn and Farmhouse, offers a peaceful spot to sit, relax, and enjoy the surroundings.
- Farm Animals: Sacrewell is home to a wide variety of farm animals, from traditional stock such as pigs and sheep to alpacas, supporting rare, heritage, and recovering breeds. Visitors can learn how farming and wildlife coexist in rural England. Key animals include British Landrace pigs, Hill Radnor ewe lambs, Boreray sheep, Golden Guernsey goats, English goats, Crollwitzer and Red Bourbon turkeys, Oxford Sandy and Black pigs, Kunekune pigs, and British Spotted Ponies. Spring brings lively lambs, including orphan Cade lambs, hand-reared on the farm.
- Watermill & Heritage: The 18th-century watermill, built from Barnack limestone and Collyweston slate, relies on a spring-fed mill pond for power. Fully restored through Heritage Lottery and other funding, the mill allows exploration of four floors showcasing machinery that turns wheat into flour and the life of Victorian millers. The mill house also tells the story of Land Army girls and homefront life during the Second World War.
- Old Farming Equipment: Historic farm machinery is on display, including a Harry Ferguson TE 20 tractor, a Claas combine harvester, horse-drawn implements, and smaller tools like wooden shovels, scythes, milk churns, and barrels, many made locally in Stamford.
- Wildlife: The 550-acre estate supports abundant wildlife. Rabbits, badgers, foxes, damselflies, butterflies, buzzards, and red kites are frequently seen, while the mill pond and bird hide host swans, ducks, moorhens, and Canada geese.
- Playbarn & Indoor Play: The Playbarn offers soft play fun with ball pits, climbing structures, themed zones, and a chicken coop for egg collecting. A mud slide and picnic tables provide additional entertainment and convenience for parents.
- Outdoor Play Areas: Children can enjoy natural and adventure play areas. The award-winning natural play space includes water play with stepping-stones, bug hunting, and creative exploration. The adventure playground, farmyard-themed, has wooden tractors, elevated walkways, rope tunnels, slides, swings, trampolines, and a sandpit. Activities encourage physical exercise, messy play, and imaginative fun for ages from babies to 12 years.
- Pooh Sticks: The mill stream and bridge provide a traditional spot to play Pooh sticks, following the rules established in A.A. Milne’s classic stories.
Rare Breed & Native Animals
- Pigs – British Landrace pigs like Larry, Kune Kune pigs, and pot-bellied pigs enjoy grazing, fresh vegetables, and interaction.
- Cattle – Belted Galloway cattle, including Abigail, Matilda, Cinnamon, Pepper, Tom, and Jerry, graze the paddocks and are friendly and interactive.
- Equine – Shetland ponies, British Spotted Ponies, and Falabella horses roam the fields, interact with visitors, and are suitable for educational and therapeutic activities.
- Donkeys – Mr Mint, Marina, and Splash are gentle companions that enjoy attention and grazing in the paddocks.
- Sheep – Jacob, Hill Radnor, Boreray, and Herdwick sheep are hardy, productive, and part of the farm’s rare breed program.
- Goats – English goats, Boer goats, Pygmy goats, and Golden Guernsey goats provide milk, companionship, and education. Notable goats include Houdini, Acorn, Chestnut, Hardy, Winston, Archie, Bubbles, and OJ.
- Alpacas – Peaches, Honey, Jasmine, and baby Twiglet are social, hardy, and fluffy, perfect for observation and educational encounters.
- Small Animals – Rabbits and guinea pigs in the animal village are visible daily, offering close interaction.
- Chickens – Hens, including Silkies and Pekin Bantams, lay eggs daily, giving insight into poultry care and farming.
- Sacrewell Farm combines heritage, wildlife, rare breeds, and extensive play areas to provide a full, educational, and engaging experience for visitors of all ages.
Events: https://www.sacrewell.org.uk/events/

Facilities

Gift Shop
Free Parking onsite
Toilets, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities
You can bring a picnic
Onsite restaurant and snacks are available

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Sacrewell Farm day:

Adult (16+ years): £11.95 (£13.15 including donation) + £0.60 booking fee
Child (2–15 years): £10.25 (£11.28 including donation) + £0.60 booking fee
Child (age 1): £3.00 (£3.30 including donation) + £0.60 booking fee
Under 1 & Carers: Free

Pricing URL: https://sacrewell.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Children’s Birthday Parties: Make magical memories with a birthday party at Sacrewell! Whether your little one dreams of hands-on animal adventures or non-stop fun in our indoor Playbarn, we have the perfect celebration for you.
- Little Farmer Experience Party: Perfect for a farm-themed celebration, this party includes:
  - Exclusive party space
  - Hands-on animal interaction guided by our experienced team. Activities may include making fruit kebabs for animals, creating hay feeders for rabbits, stepping into enclosures to meet smaller animals, and feeding the goats. Activities vary depending on the season and animal availability.
  - Delicious party food catered by the on-site café, The Farmhouse Table
  - Full access to the farm
  - Price: £20 per child (over 1 year old, minimum 10 / maximum 24 children). Time slot: 2.5 hours (10:30am – 1:00pm). All children attending must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian.
- Playbarn Exclusive Party: Ideal for larger groups, hire the Playbarn exclusively for up to 125 guests (adults and children combined). This party includes:
  - Sole use of the Playbarn
  - 2 hours of party time (including 15 minutes set-up and 15 minutes close-down)
  - Playbarn Kiosk open, serving hot and cold drinks and treats
  - Optional catering from The Farmhouse Table (contact them to arrange a food package)
  - Price: £275 for 2 hours. Time slot: 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Friday to Sunday

Open 7 days a week, 9am – 4:30pm. (With the exception of Christmas/Boxing/New Years Day)

Address: Sacrewell Farm Thornhaugh, Peterborough PE8 6HJ

Post Code: PE8 6HJ

Council: Peterborough

County: Cambridgeshire

Sacrewell is situated off the A47 Peterborough to Leicester road, near where the A47 crosses the A1 at Wansford. It is well signposted on each road. Our official address is Great North Road, Thornhaugh, Peterborough, PE8 6HJ and you can also view Sacrewell on Google Maps.
Using your Satnav: As you approach Sacrewell on the A47 or A1, please ignore your satnav and follow the signposts for “Sacrewell Farm Centre”. The nearest village is Wansford and the closest postcode is PE8 6LB. Our GPS co-ordinates are 52.589269, -0.405684