Event Details
Thursday 23 April
2pm to 4.30pm | £35 per person
Enjoy a farmyard tour, learn about our sheep and farming, and care for sheep and lambs.
About the experience
Join our farmyard team as they prepare for our lambing season, enjoy a tour of the farmyard, learn about our different sheep breeds and farming on the Chatsworth Estate. Help us to care for our lambs and carry out sheep checks. You may even witness the birth of some lambs, although live births aren't guaranteed.
Important information
Not suitable if you are pregnant, or for children under the age of 12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress appropriately. We recommend sturdy footwear, sun cream, layers and a waterproof coat.
Meeting point
Please meet at the Farmyard entrance 15 minutes before your session start time.
Accessibility
These events take place at the Chatsworth Farmyard which is an accessible venue. There will be periods of standing, inclines and uneven ground. If you have any questions about accessibility or require a carer's ticket, please email [email protected].
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Stay with us
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.
