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A wonderful place to stop and stretch – just off A303 in beautiful Wiltshire Countryside. Plenty of free car and coach parking available.
Visit Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm and you will see many animals including: Pigs, Goats, Sheep, Donkey, Cows, Ponies, Rabbits, Peacocks, Guinea Pigs, Chickens, Ducks & Geese. There are daily animal experiences including Pig Races, feeding the Rare Breeds, Animal Encounters and Guinea Pig Fishing. Plenty of space for little ones to run around their 4 play areas and in their large soft play barn. Check their website for seasonal special events and school holiday activities.
Perfect for:
-Educational or special interest groups
-Tour group stop offs
-Team building/off-site meeting venue
-Groups looking for experiences all on the same site
The onsite Shop, Café and Bar makes an excellent lunch/tea stop off point for groups, serving delicious fresh locally sourced food with a full breakfast and lunch menu, and barista hot drinks and homemade cakes. Disabled facilities and takeaway options available.
Farm stay accommodation in the adjoining Stonehenge Hostel is also available for up to 70 guests over 14 airy bedroom with bunk beds and some ensuite options available.
Bespoke options available:
-Alpaca Walks
-Farmer Experiences
-Educational Talks
-Hire of large events barn
Tours and experiences can be tailored to suit the needs of your group.
Bring your group and pick and choose from all the wonderful experiences and facilities we have on one site! All run by the same family, visit our beautiful farm with rare breed animals, enjoy hot drinks and fresh meals in our Cafe, take a tour through our vineyards and partake in a tasting, hire our large events barn and stay in our on-site hostel accommodation.
Wine Tours
Also on site is the Family English Sparkling Wine, Bluestone Vineyards, first planted in 2016, is producing well known classic varieties such as chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier in their 10-acres of vines. The wine produced onsite and local artisan products are available to purchase from the gift shop.
Contact Bluestone Vineyards directly to book a tour around their vineyards and guided tasting. Lunch, picnic and afternoon tea options also available. www.bluestonevineyards.co.uk
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Booking Information:
Name of trade contact: Sammi Brockway
Trade email address: events@choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com
Trade Tel: 01980 629438
Opening Dates: 7 days a week 10am - 6pm (excluding 24th - 26th & 31st December - 1st January
Trade Prices – Group/FIT rates from:
For trade rates for farm visits, experiences, alpaca walking tours, wine tours and specific catering packages, please call to enquire and pre-book. Group rates available.
Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Park standard entry – Adult: from £8; Child: from £7. There are often discounted tickets in term times. Please check website.
Min group size: 8
Languages: English
Duration of visit: 1- 2 hours
Coach Parking: There is plenty of room for parking coaches and drivers are warmly welcomed with a hot drink and meal voucher when pre-booked.
Suitable for Education / Corporate / Incentive visits: Yes. Educational groups can receive animal talks and activities. Team building and tailored guest events can be made by arrangement.
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Additional Information:
Accommodation - There is a comfortable and friendly youth hostel which is ideal for large and small group accommodation. Please enquire for further details
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Just off the A303 between Andover and Amesbury OR from the A338 (Salisbury to Marlborough road) signposted with brown tourism signs "rare breeds farm".
The nearest railway station is Grateley (approx. 3.5 miles) and Salisbury (approx. 9 miles). Wilts & Dorset Bus number 63 & 64 to Cholderton village from Salisbury ( Or bus to Stonehenge, stop in Amesbury and share taxi to farm
Autumn/Winter (1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
Spring/Summer (1 Apr 2025 - 29 Oct 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 18:00* |
* Closed on 24th - 26th & 31st December - 1st January
Please visit our website to book tickets online - under 2's GO FREE!
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