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Home Farm - is an exciting place to explore

An Irish Moiled calf - one of our rare breeds on Home Farm, Croxteth Country parkSelf-Guided
The farm is a great place to take young children to see in real life animals familiar to them from stories and pictures. Learn farm animal names and sounds, discuss farm products such as eggs and milk or
introduce aspects of caring for animals and their needs like bedding, water and food.

Storytelling with our Storyteller

Available: April - October, 10.00am or 1.00pm (unless otherwise arranged).
Duration: 1½ hours (can be shortened for younger groups)
Charge: £3.80 per child.
Minimum charge: £95.00 per group 

The Ugly Duckling and other animal stories
Stories about farm animals with rhymes and ditties such as The Farmer's in his Den, The Ugly Duckling and an original story about some misplaced pigs!

Storytelling teachers notes (PDF [106.9Kb] opens in new window). Also Croxteth Risk Assessment (PDF [128.2Kb] opens in new window) for all storytelling visits available.

Home Farm Worksheets
Line drawings of farm animals to colour (pig, sheep, goat, horse, cow)
Outline Drawings (set of 5) 50p

Seasonal Special
Available: Monday 24 November to Friday 24 December, 10.00am - 3.15pm.
Charge: £5.70 per child (which includes a present from Santa and farm admission).

Ho! Ho! Ho! Father Christmas at Home Farm!
Come and see Santa and his friends on the farm! Especially for Early Years, but any ages can book this special visit in advance, limited to 100, morning or afternoon. Adults with the group go free. It is recommended to bring a camera. Contact us to book - 0151 233 6905 (Educational bookings).

'Highly rated the experience . . .' - Walton St Mary C of E Primary School