Event Details
Thursday 23 April
Friday 24 April
Saturday 25 April
Sunday 26 April
7pm to 9pm
Price: £50 per adult | £35 per child
All children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not suitable for children under the age of 11.
About the event
Join the farmyard team for an evening in our lambing shed. The event will include a talk about sheep and farming on the estate, as well as a chance to help us care for our cade lambs and carry out the evening sheep and lamb checks. If we're very lucky we may even witness the birth of some of our lambs, though live births are not guaranteed.
Important information & accessibility
This event takes place at the farmyard. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not suitable for children under the age of 11.
Please wear sturdy footwear. Access around the farmyard includes inclines and steps, but a lift is available. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about accessibility or require an essential carer ticket.
Meeting point & refreshments
Please meet at the farmyard entrance at 6.45pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits are included.
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Whether bug hunting in Stand Wood, cycling on the Tissington Trail, or hitching a ride on a historic steam engine, Chatsworth and the Peak District are a dream destination for an unforgettable family escape. Find a stay with us in a cottage, shepherd’s hut, inn or hotel.
