Rare Breeds Centre

Rare Breeds Centre 💛 100-acre farm attraction offering fun-filled family days out year-round! 🐷 Meet the animals, explore playgrounds, take part in pig racing & more.

We are part of COT, a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities. 100-acre farm based in the middle of the Kentish countryside run by Canterbury Oast Trust to provide skills and training to learning disabled adults. Also, open to the public year round as a farm attraction. Enjoy lots of family fun with three outdoor playgrounds, including a Zip Line and woodland assault course. Indoor So

ft Play Area and Meet the Animals barn, Pig Racing, and Tractor Trailer Rides. Butterfly Tunnel open during the summer. Restaurant and catering trailers serving food, hot drinks including Rye Bay Coffee Co. plus a great selection of ice creams and snacks. Book your visit online in advance!

⚠ The farm will be closed today and tomorrow, as the Met Office high heat warning is now forecast to remain in place unt...
25/06/2026

⚠ The farm will be closed today and tomorrow, as the Met Office high heat warning is now forecast to remain in place until Friday 26 June. This decision has been made to protect the health of our animals, visitors and staff.

We expect to reopen as usual this weekend, as temperatures are currently forecast to be lower. Please check our social media for any updates.

We apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back to the farm soon.

⚠️Due to the Met Office heat warning, the farm will be closed to visitors Wednesday & Thursday this week to protect the ...
24/06/2026

⚠️Due to the Met Office heat warning, the farm will be closed to visitors Wednesday & Thursday this week to protect the health of our staff, animals and visitors.

We will be reviewing the situation for the rest of the week. Please keep an eye on our social media for further updates.

⚠️Due to the Met Office heat warning, the farm will be closed to visitors on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week t...
22/06/2026

⚠️Due to the Met Office heat warning, the farm will be closed to visitors on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week to protect the health of our staff, animals and visitors.

Please keep an eye on our social media for further updates.

📢We are cutting the prices at the Rare Breeds Centre for families this summer thanks to the UK Government's . The littl...
22/06/2026

📢We are cutting the prices at the Rare Breeds Centre for families this summer thanks to the UK Government's .

The little joys in life matter - a family holiday, a meal out, or a daytrip making memories with your kids. But we know these things can feel unaffordable for many families in the summer.

That’s why we’re using Great British Summer Savings to reduce the cost of tickets/meals for children, so you don’t have to say no to making memories this summer. 😎🐖🌳🐑

🎫𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝟭 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. See our summer lineup of activities and book now! https://www.canterburyoasttrust.org.uk/rare-breed-centre/whats-on/farmyard-summer-fun/

TODAY’S THE DAY! 🔫🪐Get ready for a day full of fun as the Stormtroopers visit the farm for special meet and greets at in...
21/06/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY! 🔫🪐

Get ready for a day full of fun as the Stormtroopers visit the farm for special meet and greets at intervals throughout the day. It’s the perfect chance to say hello to your favourite characters, take photos and make magical memories!

To make Father’s Day even more memorable, we’re delighted to offer one complimentary parent or carer day ticket for every group booking with at least one paid adult or child ticket. It’s our way of helping you celebrate the incredible dads and carers in your life. Simply use the code FATHERSDAY26 at checkout to unlock your exclusive discount. Please note, this offer is valid for one adult per group and only for bookings made for Father’s Day itself.

You can enjoy extra activities running throughout the day. Families can also take part in our fun farm trail, guiding you around the farm as you explore and discover new surprises along the way.

And that’s not all, our face painter will be on hand, ready to transform children (and grown‑ups!) into their favourite characters.

It’s the perfect day out for dads, families, and little adventurers. We can’t wait to welcome you!

📢We’re delighted to share that we have been named a finalist in the Kent Charity Awards' "Animals & the Environment for...
19/06/2026

📢We’re delighted to share that we have been named a finalist in the Kent Charity Awards' "Animals & the Environment for Wellbeing" category!🐑🐂🐖🌳

A huge congratulations and thank you to everyone who has helped make this achievement possible. 👏

🎆 The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony in September. We’ll keep you updated!

If you don't know about our life skills programmes, you can find out more about them here: https://www.canterburyoasttrust.org.uk/life-skills/

GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉�The winner of our Father’s Day Rare Breeds Centre giveaway is Lucy Gibbo Gibson, who nomi...
18/06/2026

GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
�The winner of our Father’s Day Rare Breeds Centre giveaway is Lucy Gibbo Gibson, who nominated Neil Gibson for being the best Dad. Congratulations, Neil! Lucy, please DM our official page to claim your prize. Thank you to everyone who entered!🤩

A quick reminder that we will only ever ask the winner to contact us via our official page, and apart from needing your email address, we will never ask for any personal details for ID verification purposes.

Get ready for a day full of fun as the Stormtroopers visit the farm for special meet and greets at intervals throughout the day. It’s the perfect chance to say hello to your favourite characters, take photos and make magical memories!

To make Father’s Day even more memorable, we’re delighted to offer one complimentary parent or carer day ticket for every group booking with at least one paid adult or child ticket. It’s our way of helping you celebrate the incredible dads and carers in your life. Simply use the code FATHERSDAY26 at checkout to unlock your exclusive discount. Please note, this offer is valid for one adult per group and only for bookings made for Father’s Day itself.

You can enjoy extra activities running throughout the day. Families can also take part in our fun farm trail, guiding you around the farm as you explore and discover new surprises along the way.

And that’s not all, our face painter will be on hand, ready to transform children (and grown‑ups!) into their favourite characters.

It’s the perfect day out for dads, families, and little adventurers. We can’t wait to welcome you!

17/06/2026

Our guinea pigs are getting World Cup ready!⚽️🐹

Our farm team has been busy at work - and it looks like the guinea pigs have taken pitch maintenance into their own paws. We built a football pitch ready for the big match, and they’re already hard at work mowing the lawn before kick-off 🤩🏟️

Come and meet our friendly guinea pigs in the Children’s Barn, where you can get up close and enjoy some gentle interaction. Our team is always on hand to help, and we make sure all animals have plenty of rest and space throughout the day.

📍Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch, Kent

COMPETITION CLOSED! Winner announced shortlyGIVEAWAY TIME - win a Family Ticket to a fun-filled Father’s Day at the Rare...
15/06/2026

COMPETITION CLOSED! Winner announced shortly

GIVEAWAY TIME - win a Family Ticket to a fun-filled Father’s Day at the Rare Breeds Centre!🤩🙌

We’re celebrating with an unforgettable day on the farm, and one lucky family will get to enjoy it all for free with ice cream!

Join us this Father’s Day as Stormtroopers visit the farm for special meet and greets throughout the day - perfect for photos, meeting your favourite characters, and making magical memories. There’ll also be extra activities running all day.

We’re giving away ONE Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children, aged 2+) AND free ice creams (1 each) for your family group!

Know a dad or father figure who deserves a brilliant day out? Nominate them for a chance to win.

To enter…

DO THIS ⬇️
- Like this post
- Share this post (the more shares, the more chances to win)
- Follow Rare Breeds Centre on Facebook and Instagram
- Nominate a great father or father figure in the comments and tell us why they deserve to win

DON’T DO THIS 🚨‼️
Do not enter any personal details onto ANY website or form to avoid being scammed.

Competition closes Thursday at 12PM, with the winner announced shortly after.

Plus, don’t forget - if you’re booking, you can get one complimentary parent or carer ticket per group using code FATHERSDAY26 at checkout.

Treat a deserving father figure to a day out they won’t forget.

Good luck!

ONE WEEK TO GO: Stormtroopers Meet and Greet this Father’s Day!🔫🪐Get ready for a day full of fun as the Stormtroopers vi...
14/06/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO: Stormtroopers Meet and Greet this Father’s Day!🔫🪐

Get ready for a day full of fun as the Stormtroopers visit the farm for special meet and greets at intervals throughout the day. It’s the perfect chance to say hello to your favourite characters, take photos and make magical memories!

To make Father’s Day even more memorable, we’re delighted to offer one complimentary parent or carer day ticket for every group booking with at least one paid adult or child ticket. It’s our way of helping you celebrate the incredible dads and carers in your life. Simply use the code FATHERSDAY26 at checkout to unlock your exclusive discount. Please note, this offer is valid for one adult per group and only for bookings made for Father’s Day itself.

You can enjoy extra activities running throughout the day. Families can also take part in our fun farm trail, guiding you around the farm as you explore and discover new surprises along the way.

And that’s not all, our face painter will be on hand, ready to transform children (and grown‑ups!) into their favourite characters.

It’s the perfect day out for dads, families, and little adventurers. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Address

Highlands Farm
Woodchurch
TN263RJ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

01233 861493

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