Set in 100 acres of beautiful Kent countryside, the Rare Breeds Centre is a working farm park and also a visitor attraction. The centre is home to a diverse range of rare breed farm animals such as sheep, goats, cattle, pigs and poultry as well as birds of prey, creepy crawlies, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets. A school visit to the Rare Breeds Centre will spark your pupils’ interest in animals and plant life. A visit to us will complement classroom learning and help children achieve a better level of understanding of the natural world around them. A visit to us offers a brilliant opportunity to connect with the living environment in a hands-on way – meeting and interacting with our wide variety of animals, pond dipping, bug-hunting or hearing from our farming experts. We also have a Big Red Trailer Ride and acres of woodland walks, adventure trails and outdoor play for the adventurers in your school. To enhance your visit, we’ve created a number of worksheets, trails and nature-led activity packs, which can be easily adapted to suit all age groups. Download them for free at: www.rarebreeds.org.uk/online-resources We are an inclusive farm, and welcome children with additional needs. Most elements of the farm are accessible to wheelchairs and we also have inclusive outdoor play equipment, picnic tables, and disabled changing facilities. The Rare Breeds Centre is owned & operated by Canterbury Oast Trust a local charity that provides homes, care, training & opportunities for over 150 adults with disabilities, many of whom live and work on and around the centre.

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