𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗳𝗳𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸!

Last month we were heartbroken to tell you about the loss of Stuart, our Buff Orpington Cockerel and his hens, after a fox broke into their enclosure overnight...

We are now delighted to tell our followers that after some small developments on the enclosure to fox proof it as best as possible - we have Buff Orpingtons again!

Meet Hank, and his hens - Hennifer Coolidge, Hennifer Love-Hewitt, Hennifer Hudson and Henna Ortega! They are settling into their new surroundings well and are now on public display next to our Wings and Whiskers.

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Buff Orpington chickens are considered a heavy breed, along with other unusually large fowl, such as Cochins, Brahmas, Langshans, and Jersey Giants. Some say Buff Orpingtons look even larger than they are due to their dense and fluffy feathering.

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Post Published: 15th May 2024

Happy 3rd Birthday Rowan

Rowan, the youngest of our Clydesdales, turns 3 today!

Sure, she might be mischievous, easily distracted and downright troublesome sometimes - but we love her for it, and wouldn't change a single thing about her!

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Clydesdale horses like Rowan were part of Scottish Architect Andy Scott's inspiration when designing The Kelpies! Kelpies are shape-shifting spirits believed to inhabit Scottish lochs, usually described as a grey or white horse-like creature, who are able to adopt human form! Scott - inspired by these myths and by the Clydesdale horses that once powered Scottish industry - created the famous sculpture that we all know today!

Post Published: 24th April 2024

We've been waiting 'all night long' for our latest additions to arrive at Almond Valley!

Sheila and Kim, 2 Highland Cattle cows arrived at the farm this afternoon (Thursday 14th March 2024), along with Kim's young calf - Fia!

Make sure to visit to see the park's newest residents, who are sure to be just as popular as any rockstars!

Did You Know

Though the classic image of a Highland cow today is red, they also come in other shades including yellow, brindle, dun, white. However it is the black colouration (like our cow Sheila) that is the breed’s original colour.

Post Published: 14th March 2024

Price Increases

With big increases in costs and overheads we sadly have no option but to marginally increase our admission charges and annual passes.

Day admissions tickets will be increasing by £1 per person

Family and plus carer pass memberships are increasing by £5 per person

Childminder Passes are increasing by £25 per pass

Charity Passes are increasing by £50 per pass

Passaround Passes are increasing by £100 per pass.

Group and Learning Visits charges are remaining the same.

These changes will come into effect on the 18th March 2024. If you have a pass that is due to expire on or before the 30th April 2024, you can renew ahead of the expiry date by submitting your application through our website under Plan Your Visit.

We'll honour the current membership prices up to 18th March 2024 and your new membership will start from your current expiry date.

Post Published: 2nd March 2024