

Acton Scott Heritage Farm – Inclusive Family Days Out
We are excited to welcome All In families to Acton Scott Heritage Farm for a day of hands-on, SEND-friendly activities.
Children and young people can explore, create, and discover at their own pace, with supportive staff and volunteers on hand throughout the day.
Dates:
Saturday 6th September
Sunday 5th October
Thursday 30th October
Website: Home - Acton Scott Heritage Farm
Acton Scott, Church Stretton, SY6 6QN
Telephone: 01694 781 307
Email: contact@ashf.org.uk
Activities:
Activities are running all day with a short lunch break, and can be accessed at any time.
Bailiff’s Cottage
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Herbs & Spices: Make “smelly bags”, pick herbs, grind spices with a pestle & mortar, and learn how they were used.
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Laundry: Try the dolly tub and mangle, grate soap, and have a go at the outdoor laundry area.
Bailiff’s Fruit & Vegetable Garden
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Sieve compost, plant seeds, and water the beds.
Fleece Barn
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Card wool, use a drop spindle or spinning wheel, twist cord, and explore jars filled with natural fibres.
Kibbling
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Turn the handle to grind wheat, then feed the chickens and ducks.
Handling Table
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Explore a variety of everyday items, feel different shapes and materials, and guess their uses.
Around the Farm
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Meet our Shire horses (friendly but not for touching)
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See rare and heritage farm animals
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Discover traditional farm buildings and demonstrations
Dates:
Saturday 6th September
Sunday 5th October
Thursday 30th October
Times:
10.00am - 4.30pm.
Further Information:
Please note these are family activities with access allowed for the All In Member and up to 3 family members. There are limited places available on these dates as they are open to the public also. Booking is not essential, you can attend at any point in the day between 10.00am - 4.30pm.
The site has:
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Accessible toilets and plenty of handwashing facilities
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Quiet spots and seating around the site
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Café, gift shop, baby changing, and Tramper hire (mobility scooter)
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We recommend sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing