Newparks Farm

Newparks Farm

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Posted 2018-08-19 by Suefollow
A fantastic place to teach kids about farm animals.

Muiravonside Country Park in south-east Falkirk (30 minutes north-east of Glasgow) is 170 acres of woodland and parkland open to the public all year round.

As well as marked trails, picnic sites and a play area, you'll also find [Link http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/muiravonside/newparks-farm.aspx ] – a small demonstration farm where a range of rare breed Scottish livestock, rescued animals and birds are homed.

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Animals you will find:

  • Highland cattle: Billy and Freddie

  • Clydesdale horses: Hamish and Jake

  • Shetland ponies: Charlie, Robbie, Teddy and Eddie

  • Pigs: Red and Amber (Tamworths); Summer, Spring and Autumn (Wessex Saddle Backs)

  • Llamas: Fudge and Larry

  • Soay and Hebridean sheep

  • Amazon parrots: Chico, Alfie and Del

  • Donkeys: Birch, Harley, Partland and Pierce

  • It's a fantastic place to bring kids as you'll find information at each enclosure telling you about the animals.

    The restored farm steading buildings house an assortment of smaller animals including numerous rabbits and exotic birds, whilst the nearby wildfowl pond and bird enclosures contain the flocks of larger birds like chickens, geese and ducks.

    When: is open to the public all year from 9:30am until 4:00pm

    Where: Muiravonside Country Park, The Loan, Whitecross, EH49 6LW

    Price: You can support the work they do by donating in the farm courtyard.

    For more information about , [Link http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/muiravonside/newparks-farm.aspx visit the website here].

    Read [Link https://glasgowmumsgroup.co.uk/kid-friendly-farms-near-glasgow/ Kid Friendly Farms Near Glasgow]
    Read [Link https://glasgowmumsgroup.co.uk/glasgow-parks-and-gardens/ Glasgow Parks And Gardens]

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