EVENTS

We hope you find the time to come and visit us this Autumn & Winter, and continue to support our small local business!

We are of course, limiting visitor numbers as well as allocating arrival time slots to ensure we keep you all safe and don't have an influx of visitors at any one given time.

If you have any questions or queries, please do call us on (01980) 629438 or email us directly on events@choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Macmillan Coffee Morning

It’s that time of year again, and for all of our hardworking staff, it'ssssss COMPETITION TIME!!! Come along for our Annual Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday the 24th September 2021, and see our staff, who have ALL been ...

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Jazz Evening on The Farm!

Join us for our final instalment of our “NEW” for 2021, Jazz Evening. Start your weekend with a warm welcome and a delicious glass of our award winning Bluestone Vineyards Classic Cuveé or NEW for 2021, our ...

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Blacksmith’s Forge-In & Market

Come along and join the Wessex Guild of Blacksmiths on our farm in Salisbury, Wiltshire! Come and have a go at being a Blacksmith, adults and children are both welcome to come and have a go, under the guidance of a ...

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Cholderton SCARE Breeds Farm

Come along, if you DARE, for our Cholderton SCARE Breeds Farm Halloween Half Term from Thursday 21st - Sunday 31st October. Join in for all the fun on the farm this Halloween Half Term, with our NEW interactive spooky ...

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Family Halloween Party

In addition to our Cholderton SCARE Breeds Farm Halloween Half Term on the farm we are also hosting our Family Halloween Party with the amazing Disco Dion, on Saturday the 30th October, 2021 from 7pm-11pm! COME IN FULL ...

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Comedy Night ft. Matt Black

Another BRAND NEW and exciting event scheduled for 2021, our Comedy Night, featuring the amazingly funny and talented, Matt Black, the Piano Man, a local legend in Dorset promises to delight crowds wherever he plays! The ...

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Festive Murder Mystery

And they're baackkkkkk!!! The amazing team from Murder One, the UK's Premier Murder Mystery company will be with us on Saturday 11th December, from 7:30pm-11pm with tickets now on sale FROM just £40.50 per person (over ...

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Celebrate Christmas Together

With this festive period set to be so much more special than usual, make every moment memorable and celebrate the Christmas season with us and our team making it perfect for you and those most important to you, whether it be ...

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Farm Meat & Sausages

We now have our very own incredible meat available to purchase in our Farm Shop! Call us to order and reserve your exceptional family joint of roast British Pig Association Pedigree pork for collection today. We ...

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Bluestone Vineyards

Bluestone Vineyards is our 10 acre on-site boutique vineyard on the McConnell family farm in Wiltshire, which is run by the brother duo, Toby and Nat McConnell. Currently Bluestone is planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and ...

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Fresh Food Boxes

Throughout these challenging times, as a business we have had to diversify and have managed to asset in supplying the local community with our fantastic value Food Boxes! Please continue to show your support as a small local ...

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Bluestone Cellar Door

The vineyard brothers Toby & Nat have been working hard with family members while we are closed and they have made lots of progress on the *new* Bluestone Cellar Door which is opening in spring/summer 2021! Just in time ...

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Brambles Outdoor Nursery

Did you know we now have our very own Ofsted nursery on-site! Beautifully run and operated by Brambles Outdoor Nursery Group, they joined us on the farm in February’s 2021, and the staff and children are settling in ...

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Cholderton Gift Guide

Please keep supporting small local businesses like ourselves during these incredibly difficult times, treat your loved ones to the special gift of happy memories, not only do we offer fantastic-value days out for all the ...

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Hampers of Lacock

Our very own wine, Bluestone Classic Cuvée is now available in these incredible Wilstshire based Hampers! The Story Behind Hampers of Lacock A couple who came to the village of Lacock for a Sunday walk and a drink at ...

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Testimonials

We arrived at the farm having booked tickets online to be greeted by a very friendly man. He explained in detail what the day would involve and how they were adhering to social distancing.
We had a fantastic day; the piglet race and the adventure playground being particular highlights. The farm is wonderful for both adults and children (we have a 1 year old and a 5 year old) and such excellent value for money. Lots of space to move around and none of the areas were too busy. Thank you for a lovely afternoon and for managing the current situation so well, it’s been a highlight of our South west adventure.

Anna R, Trip Advisor – One of the best farms we’ve been to!

Really great little farm. The staff were friendly and happy to share their knowledge of the animals. Our kids loved feeding the goat kids (so did the adults!), and getting up close with the smaller creatures. The pig race was great fun to watch too. The outdoor play area is fantastic – our kids especially loved the zip wire – and we enjoyed a little walk through the woods. All in all, a great day out.

Tamara Leggett, Facebook

Nice to see somewhere operating with some sort of normality in the current abnormality of the world. Plenty of space with the majority of children back at school, and pleasant walks through the woodlands shaded for a break from the sun.

Jamie Bell, Google

Given the challenges that Covid is supplying in plenty, I think they are doing an outstanding job. Plenty of social distancing around the farm, great signage reminders dotted about and plenty of hand washing stations. They advised that the restaurant is offering a reduced menu, I don’t know what it was like at normal capacity but wow still lots of choice! Every time we’ve been the staff have been nothing but helpful and knowledgeable. A really enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours.

Alice, Trip Advisor – Great way to spend the afternoon

Lovely farm, animals and staff. This is the first time we’ve visited, and will definitely be back again. All staff were welcoming and friendly, they all said hello when they saw you around the farm. We were able to relax and enjoy the farm, lots of cleaning and hand sanitising stations provided. Thank you for a lovely afternoon out.

Kirsty Vincent, Facebook

Had a lovely family day out pig racing, feeding ducks and stroking Angus. Had a lovely meal and staff very friendly. Our second visit and will be back again soon when visiting our grandson. Thank you all.

David Buck, Google

We had a great visit here today, A perfect day out for a 7 year old, 5 year old and baby! Lots of hand washing facilities and clear direction where to stand when seeing the animals. Considering it was a quiet Monday there was still a timetable of activities including the great PIG RACE! The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and my sister and I are looking forward to returning.

Sflw22, Trip Advisor – Great COVID friendly day out

Lovely farm with gorgeous animals and good play areas. The staff were all very welcoming and great with the children. The manager gave a good intro to Covid measures before entering and a lot of measures have been introduced and adhered to. Thank you for a really lovely day. Definitely recommend.

Sarah Pritchard, Facebook

An excellent day out had by all, even without the tractor running and soft play open due to covid measures they have in place. Lots of animals to feed and play areas to break up the day too. I thik the highlight for us may have been feeding the goats and the pig race!

Chris, Google

I adore this place; me and a friend recently visited just after lockdown and i was so pleased with my visit. the staff are so knowledgeable and hap to help. it really feels like they want you there and try and improve the experience for all. They have loads on offer to see and do, running events on most days. I was particularly fond of the newly born piglets – I recommend this place for young families or families with little ones who love animals. or even those looking for a day outdoors that they will remember! 10/10

Aaron H, Trip Advisor – The place to choose

We had an amazing afternoon here today I must admit the time slot booking at first irritated me

but on arrival being greeted by the manager and given the funniest information speech was a great start and the day only got better… Staff 5* animals 5* better than competitors locally by a mile and so good with covid too!!! My little girl had the best time and everyone has to experience the duck feeding!!! #epic thank you so much

Tammy Burley, Facebook

Fantastic day out. Cannot fault anything, lovely greeting upon arrival, very well set up with handwashing and sanitising around the site. All animals happy and healthy, even the rabbits came and fed from our hands. Pig racing was great for the kids, clearly well cared for animals. The whole site was clean and tidy, not too busy which allowed for social distancing. The food was fairly priced and the hotdogs were lovely, great that you leave your number and they contact you when ready, saved waiting around. Will visit again.

Hannah Pease, Google

What a brilliant way to spend a day! A relaxed and beautiful place with so many animals to meet and so much to do. The challenge of COVID regulations was handled really well, with hand washing facilities readily available and we felt very looked after. The staff were passionate and knowledgeable and really couldn’t fault it. We signed up to the morning Alpaca walk, which was wonderful! We learnt loads and had a lovely walk through all the most beautiful parts of the farm meeting so many other animals along the way. Would highly recommend this experience too! We took a picnic and loads of sheltered and shady tables available.

YarisScotland, Trip Advisor – Wonderful experience for all ages!

Visited for the first time yesterday and we had THE best day out since moving yo the area. Highly recommend this place. super friendly, happy, funny animals. Gorgeous scenic walks and really friendly helpful staff. We will definitely revisit many times! So much to see and do.

Rachael L Howe, Facebook

We had such a lovely day, despite the wind and drizzle. Friendly and welcoming staff, lovely food in cafe and so much for children to do. Animals are friendly too so great handling opportunity for children.

Emz M, Google

We had a great day out as an extended family with the party ranging from age 12 weeks to 67 there was something for everyone. The animals are well looked after with daily animal activities. We loved the pig racing and duck feeding. The adventure play area is an added bonus and makes it more of a day out. My son loved the zip wire! Welcomed by lovely staff who explained all the new covid related procedures like take away food and no tractor rides. Beautiful setting too.

Simplythebest1980, Trip Advisor – Excellent family fun!

Took my 4yr old daughter yesterday, it was in her words “Awesome”. it was nice and quiet so she got to see all the animals. The social distancing measures were really well done. We spent a lovely couple of hours there. Really enjoyed it, well done Cholderton

highly recommended.

Natasha Weeks, Facebook

Absolutely loved my day out here. Friendly helpful staff. Happy funny animals. Beautiful scenery!

MatRach Howe, Google

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