Cotswold Farm Park, The Cotswolds
Home of the nation’s favourite farmer, Adam Henson’s farm park in the Cotswolds will already be familiar to regular viewers of the BBC’s Countryfile programme.
Foodies may know the farm from ‘Nigel and Adam’s Farm Kitchen’, where Adam joined forces with Nigel Slater to show the process of producing and cooking Britain’s favourite foods.
Awarded Farm Attraction of the Year in 2014, Cotswold Farm Park is a wonderful place to bring children as there are lots of activities on offer.
Alternatively, come for a lunch of sausages and chips followed by a farm walk to get a healthy dose of country air.
Visit The Cotswold Farm Park
When Adam’s late father, Joe Henson, threw open the gates to his farm in 1971 and began the Cotswold Farm Park, he did so to preserve our rare breed farm animals and educate the public about them. Adam and his business partner Duncan now manage the park.
Walk The Rare Breeds Trail
Walk ‘The Rare Breeds Through History Trail’ to see the animals learning about the introduction of each breed as you go. Spot the Old Gloucester cattle who were bred for milk, draught work and meat. They’ve been famous since the thirteenth century for the production of traditional Double Gloucester Cheese. Look out for Belted Galloway cattle with their distinctive white stripe.
Feed The Lambs
Children will squeal with delight when they see the Touch Barn. Have a go at holding chicks and rabbits and bottle-feeding the younger goats and lambs. In the Demo Barn, see the action as it changes throughout the year starting with the lambing season, followed by milking, shearing and lots more.
Take a Tractor Ride
Take a guided tractor ride around the farm to learn more about the farm and its animals or try the Wildlife Walk to see the diversity of animals and plants on the farm. You’ll see wonderful views across a rolling Cotswold landscape.
Tuck in to Ham, Eggs and Chips
Eat lunch in Adam’s Kitchen where you’ll find a child-friendly, largely pork-inspired menu with plates such as chunky cut ham, egg and chips and sausages with chips and beans. The sausages are made from their very own Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs.
Tips
- Stock up with meat and eggs in the Farm Shop which also sells produce from local suppliers such as the Cotswold Lavender Farm
- Plan your day out in advance by checking out the daily farm schedule on their website
- You can visit Adam’s Kitchen and the Farm Shop without buying an entrance ticket to the park
- Make a date to visit the BBC Countryfile Live Show at Blenheim Palace in August where Adam’s farm will have a stand
- The animals have also featured at The Big Feastival
Where to Stay in The Cotswolds
The Fish Hotel near Broadway is situated on a 400-acre country estate.
Both family friendly and dog-friendly, it has a range of different accommodation options from chic bedrooms to treehouses. Stay here and you’ll find it’s in an ideal location for exploring the Cotswolds.
Ready to start planning a weekend break in the Cotswolds? Check out these recommendations for the Best Places to Stay in The Cotswolds
Dogs
They tell me unfortunately I can’t go! Due to the close contact with the animals, they allow only Guide Dogs into the Farm Park. You can, however, take me on the Wildlife Walk which they think I will enjoy very much.
How to Find Cotswold Farm Park
Cotswold Farm Park, Bemborough Farm, Kineton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5UG
Website: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
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Sally is the founder and editor of The Foodie Travel Guide. She travels around the UK and beyond in search of the best foodie days out, tasting experiences and delicious places to stay. She loves a glass of English sparkling wine, afternoon tea with friends and escaping London for gastronomic adventures.