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Sunday, 17 June 2007

The combination of animals, beautiful countryside and value for money make Cannon Hall Open Farm a place which appeals to the whole family. There are plenty of baby animals on show whatever time of the year you choose to visit this award-winning venue. There's always something new to see on each trip and the playful piglets are popular all year round.

Spring lambing is a favourite time for many and lambs are born from Christmas right through to Easter when pygmy goat kids arrive. These little fellows will be particularly keen to meet you if you pick up a bag of animal food at the farm entrance. Blossom the huge shire horse is often hungry too and, like the donkeys, hates to be left out when there is food around. Alongside those animals you might expect to find on a farm you'll also find unusual creatures like llamas and wallabies and, if you're really lucky you might see a baby joey peeping out of it's mothers pouch.

There's an adventure playground providing fun for the children. A spacious tea room serving high quality fresh ground coffee, speciality teas and everything from a quick snack to a hot meal. In the farm shop you will find wonderful farm produce alongside a wide army of food, toys and gift items. There's plenty to interest the casual browser or the shopper in search of something a little different. Huge displays of pickles, jams and chutneys weigh down the shelves. It's hard not to find something you like. The fresh meat section boasts a wide variety of superb sausages along with wonderful dry cured bacon and ham. You'll find perfectly matured traditional beef, fine lamb and tender pork. If you've forgotten just how good food can taste, you'll find plenty of reminders at the Farm Shop. Parking is available next to the farm and is free for coaches and disabled visitors who will find good facilities and easy access to the farm.