Are all areas of the attraction accessible by wheelchair?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible. Yes. However, the woodland area can be difficult to navigate during the winter months when the ground is muddy. Our tractor-trailer ride which is available daily and takes visitors up to our woodland area has space for one wheelchair per trip.

Can wheelchairs be rented? If so, what is the cost?

No, wheelchairs cannot be rented.

Do you offer special assistance for visitors in the wheelchair?

Yes, special assistance is available.

Is Rare Breeds Centre wheelchair friendly?

Yes, Rare Breeds Centre is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets. Yes. However, the woodland area can be difficult to navigate during the winter months when the ground is muddy. Our tractor-trailer ride which is available daily and takes visitors up to our woodland area has space for one wheelchair per trip.

Is Rare Breeds Centre baby friendly?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities.

Are all areas of the attraction accessible with a pushchair?

Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly. Yes, although our woodland may be tricky to navigate during the winter months due to being muddy.

Is there a restroom for mothers that are breastfeeding?

No, there are no breastfeeding rooms available.

No, Rare Breeds Centre have stated they are not dog friendly. Assistance/Guide dogs are the only dogs allowed on the farm.

Is there food and drink available to buy?

Yes there is dining and snack options. Our main food outlet, the Granary Restaurant serves a variety of freshly prepared food from locally sourced ingredients including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. We also serve up teas, gourmet coffees and hot chocolates, cold drinks, and sometimes handmade cakes and treats from our culinary students. There is one other catering outlet on the farm serving snacks and drinks, and we have an ice cream kiosk on site during the summer.

Can visitors bring their own food?

Yes, guest are allowed to bring their own food Yes! We have lots of picnic benches around the farm where visitors are welcome to eat and drink. Just make sure to clean your hands thoroughly at any of our handwashing stations before eating.

How much does food and drink typically cost for a family of 4?

For a typical family of 4, food and drink costs around £40.

How far is the parking from the attraction?

There is on-site parking available

Can parking spaces be pre-booked or reserved?

No, parking can not be pre-booked or reserved.

Are there accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities?

Yes, there are accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities. We have a number of disabled parking spaces available close to the farm entrance.

Does your attraction offer private hire, for parties or events?

Yes, Rare Breeds Centre has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events. Contact us to discuss group bookings.

What type of packages do you offer?

Full day entry to the farm for a minimum party size of 10 children and 3 adults Private use of the party room for 2 hours Lunch for all children Present for the birthday child Voucher for participating children for a FREE return visit to the farm

Can you rent a private room? If so, what are the costs?

£220 for 10 children. Optional additions include face painting, themed characters, entertainers, and farmyard themed party bags.

Is catering provided?

Yes, private catering can be provided.

What is the maximum number of guests allowed?

The maximum number of guests allowed is 30.

What are the closest public transport stops or stations to the attraction?

Ashford international train station is closest however it is still a 20 minute drive to the farm.

Do visitors need to pre-book time slots or tickets to get into the attraction?

Yes, Rare Breeds Centre had stated that you will need to pre-book. For special events, pre-booking is required. For regular day visits to the farm, pre-booking is not required, however, we do advise booking in advance during busy periods to avoid disappointment

Are there toilets available?

Yes, there are toilets available to the public.

Are there baby changing facilities available?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available

Are there accessible toilets?

Yes, there are accessible toilets available Yes. We have disabled toilets on the farm. No key is required for access.

Rare Breeds Centre

Ashford, Kent

Ages 2-10Children's FarmsParks and PlaygroundsIndoorsOutdoors

About Rare Breeds Centre

It’s all about the animals at the Rare Breeds Centre, where you will get the chance to meet cows, horses, rabbits, goats, sheep and all of our rare breeds of farm animals.

Set in 100 acres of stunning grounds in the Kent countryside, you can easily spend a day here enjoying all the attractions. Start your adventure in our animal barn where you can meet and stroke the animals. Explore our animal displays, stables, aviary and new goat paddock as well as our ferret enclosure where you can meet Al and Beano.

We're a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism
The Rare Breeds Centre is not only an amazing farm attraction that provides endless fun to outdoor enthusiasts, it is also part of the life skills programmes for Canterbury Oast Trust (COT), a charity supporting adults with learning disabilties and autism. Our students learn animal husbandry, customer service, horticultural and culinary skills on the farm. Visitors help to enrich the lives of our supported people learning on the farm as well as financially contribute to the charity's accommodation, care, and training services.
Visitors get the chance to meet and interact with residential and day students learning on the farm who are happy to share their knowledge and enthusiasm. Art created by our talented art students from Art at the Farm is also on sale in the gift shop, while plants propagated and nurtured by our horticultural students in our Plants and Produce team are also available for purchase.
We raise and protect rare breeds of farm animals
The Rare Breeds Centre is registered with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust and is the only place in Kent where you can see a wide variety of rare breed farm animals. We have 6 rare breeds of pigs, 6 rare breeds of sheep, 2 horse rare breeds, 4 chicken rare breeds, 2 rare breeds of goats, 2 rare breeds of geese, 3 of turkeys and even one rare breed aviary bird - the java sparrow. You can learn more about these fascinating breeds on the farm and from our website.
We have volunteering opportunities
As a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities and autism, we have a team of dedicated volunteers who help with everything from life skills training to repairing fencing. But we always have more volunteering opportunities on the farm and within our accommodation services for repairs and improvements, greeters, event parking and more! Corporations looking to fulfill their community involvement and volunteering goals find us a fun and rewarding location to volunteer where the work contributed is very much appreciated!

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Opening Times

Regular Times

Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00

1st April - 31st October Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

1st November - 31st March Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:30

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Typical visit time 4 - 5 hours

Suitable for Kids and Adults too

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Rare Breeds Centre

Highlands Farm, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3RJ, England

The Rare Breeds Centre is situated near Ashford, about fifteen minutes from Junction 10 of the M20 between Hamstreet and Woodchurch village on the B2067. Unfortunately the Rare Breeds Centre is not well-served by public transport or taxi. The nearest major train station is Ashford International.* *(There is a station at Hamstreet and trains from Ashford and from Rye stop there. But they are infrequent. Most taxi services operate from Ashford.)

Tel: 01233861493

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Rare Breeds Centre

About Rare Breeds Centre

We're a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism

We raise and protect rare breeds of farm animals

We have volunteering opportunities

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