This Autumn on the Farm

This autumn, we’ve a bumper crop of fun and festive activities for the whole family. There’s spooky fun, at our Halloween discos for kids or Scarecrow Afternoon Teas, specially designed for little ones.

It’s never too early to start planning for the festive season too!  This year Meet Farmer Christmas in his farm grotto, gather your gang for a festive breakfast or a special festive Afternoon Tea. Discover unique gifts and treats in our farm shop – perfect Christmas treats!


Farmer for a Day

A whole day of farming fun just for kids! Help our farm rangers with feeding, mucking out and handling of our animals. Take our sheep and goats for their walks. Learn how to do health checks, with games and fun activities too.

Dates: 29th & 30th October 2024, 9am – 3pm

Cost: £30 per child. Suitable for Children 8yrs – 16yrs. Booking Essential


Halloween on the Farm

Spooktacular family fun this Halloween on the farm. Fangtastic Halloween Discos for kids, with music, games and more. Family Scarecrow Afternoon teas and lots of BOOtiful Farm Shop picks!

Halloween Discos for kids!

Dates & times: Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st October. 5.30pm – 7.30pm NOW FULLY BOOKED

Join us for thrilling Halloween discos this October half term, hosted by DJ Richard’s Time Machine! Dance to spooky tunes, enjoy ghoulish party games with prizes and listen to haunting tales. Perfect for kids aged 4+, but fun for all. Each child gets a Halloween cookie and punch. Wearing a spooky costume is a must and the best one wins a prize! Booking is essential.

On Selected dates through half term. Booking is essential. Book now for fang-tastic fun!

Scarecrows, Spooky Props and Halloween Doors

Across the half term see our farm jampacked with spooky surprises! Mischievous scarecrows are hiding all around, with spooky props popping up here and there too! Don’t forget to check behind our fun Halloween doors – each one hides a joke to make you laugh.

Bring your little explorers and take on the challenge to spot them all. Will you find every sneaky scarecrow lurking around?

Keep your eyes peeled, and don’t forget to snap a selfie with your favorite scarecrow! It’s a fun-filled adventure for the whole family – come and join the hunt!

Scarecrow Afternoon Teas

Back by popular demand, our Spooky Scarecrow Afternoon Tea is the ultimate Halloween treat for little ones! This October half-term, treat your kids to a deliciously eerie afternoon tea designed just for them.

Menu Highlights: Sinister Sandwiches, Trick or Treat Sausage Roll, Scarecrow Fingers, (carrot and cucumber sticks), Strawberry Jelly Pot, Meringue Bones, Gooey Mud Pie Chocolate Brownie, Pumpkin Muffin and a Spooky Shake

Just £9.95 per child!

Available throughout October half-term, 2:30pm – 4:00pm. Booking is essential, so reserve your spot today for a frightfully fun feast!

To book call us: 01803 696 255 or email: cafemanager@occombe.org.uk


Spooky storytelling

Monday 28th & Wednedsay 30th October, 10.30am 
Spooky storytelling sessions with our resident storytellers! Fun and engaging, and sure to entertain and delight, with just the right mix of spooky fun guaranteed to make the kids laugh. Free with standard Farm Park & Play admission. No need to book!  Approximately 20 minutes of storytime.

Crafternoons

Tuesday 29th, & Thursday 31st October & Friday 1st November,
1pm – 3pm. 
A fun afternoon of gluing, sticking and colouring in! We’ve Halloween-themed crafting activities for all ages! Free with standard Farm Park & Play admission. No need to book!  


Taste & Discover with Pipers Farm

Join Us for a Tasting Event with Pipers Farm at Occombe Farm Shop!

We are thrilled to invite you to a special tasting event at Occombe Farm Shop with Pipers Farm, renowned for their exceptional local meat.

Join us on Saturday 2nd November, from 11.30am to 1.30pm. Sample their finest 100% grass-fed beef, properly free-range chicken, traditionally cured bacon and natural sausages.

A unique opportunity to sample award-winning produce, cooked over fire in front of your eyes! 

Festive Fun

Meet Farmer Christmas in his cosy grotto. Treat the family to a festive afternoon tea. Shop unique gifts and local treats in our farm shop.