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Low Barns: Kids in the Country

Name: Low Barns: Kids in the Country
Address: Low Barns Wall, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4DR
Telephone: 07731 399259

In the heart of the Tyne Valley, Low Barns, a mixed livestock farm, sits right on the edge of the river Tyne and, although only a short distance from the market town of Hexham, it sometimes feels like a whole other world! As part of the Countryside Stewardship scheme, we are proud of our environmental conservation features such as species rich hedgerows, wildlife ponds, mixed woodlands filled with wildlife and wildflowers, and a beetle bank perfect for studying minibeasts. In 2025, we transformed a woodland space into our beautiful woodland classroom to now also include bush craft activities into our visits. On the farm, we will be pleased to introduce you to many of the animals which call here home. From the cattle to the sheep and ponies to the chickens and ducks, there are many different animals to learn about and lots of opportunities to get hands on!

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Contact Details

Facilities

Car parking
Covered space
Hand washing facilities
Toilets

Pricing

Visits to Low Barns are free

What we can offer

Bushcraft
Conservation and site maintenance skills
Cooking
Forest Schools
Indoor crafts
Pre-visit information available
Provision of materials/equipment/livestock
Risk assessment
Self-guided activities
Set programmes
Small animal care (e.g. grooming, feeding, handling etc.)
Tailored programmes
Working with livestock (e.g. feeding, milking, egg collecting, daily maintenance, grooming (where appropriate))

Accreditations

CEVAS Accredited

This place has CEVAS accredited personnel.

CEVAS stands for Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme. A nationally recognised accreditation, the scheme offers training for individuals who are working – or plan to work – with groups of school children, young people or clients with additional needs.