2 peacock chicks hatched 08.08.08

These two Peacock chicks hatched out on the first day of the Bejing Olympics - Their proud Peahen and Peacock parents are being very attentive. Its a little difficult to spot the chicks at times and we are yet to discover whether they are male or female!

Our last lamb to be born this year

Our last lamb for 2008 was born at 9.15am on the 26th June.

He is a Charolais X tup born to a Herdwick ewe.

This photo was taken just 15 minutes after he was born.

He is now running around with our other Herdwick Tup born earlier this year.

Herdwick sheep are very protective of their off-spring -

A native breed of Cumbria and once a breed adopted by Beatrix Potter who championed their revival.

Farm Opens to Public Easter Monday 10am to 4pm

Hello , I'm trying to get a better view!

Come and see me and the other lambs this Easter.

I'm one of Quads and this is the Ewe who has adopted me as my mum cannot cope with 4 of us.

There are lots of other animals to see Pigs & Piglets, Sheep & Lambs, LLamas, Cattle & Calves or just enjoy the scenery and a country walk.

The Garden Centre will be open for customers as will the Farm & Coffee Shop.

Admission to the Farm is Adults £3.50 each and Children £2.50 each.

See you soon.

Conservation Wetland Work begins

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Houghall Pork and Lamb

Houghall Pork, bacon and Gammon, Lamb and Mutton is now available from The Farm & Coffee Shop or you can order for collection from the Farm.
For more information contact Janet Ambler on
0191 386 4020.

Why not order a Houghall Harvest Box from The Farm & Coffee Shop. This can be made to your own requirements as a Special or everyday mix, with a choice of Fresh Veg, Fruit, Free range eggs and meat from our farm to your table.
For more information contact Brigid Press on
Tel: 0191 375 4747

What's at the end of your rainbow?

We had a fantastic day for the Xmas Fayre well attended by both staff and the public who showed great interest in all we had to offer.

Come and visit the Farm & Garden Centre in the New Year.

Farm open to the Public every weekend and from Easter to October every day for a modest entrance fee of £3.50 per adult and £2.50 per child; there is a family ticket for £10. Open 10am to 4pm or Dusk whichever is sooner

Garden Centre open daily 10am to 4pm - reduced opening hours during the Xmas / New Year holidays.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

from all of the Farm & Garden Centre Staff.

SOLD OUT
Real Christmas trees are on sale now at Houghall Garden Centre. Your chosen tree is netted for a safe journey home. For more information contact the garden centre on 0191 3754747 or email brigid.press@edhcc.ac.uk