Grand National Race Day

Name: Grand National Race Day
Start: 2024-04-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-04-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Manor Farm Park & Woodlands

13th Apr 2024

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Join us for our very own version of the Grand National!

On Saturday 13th April 2024, our chickens, donkeys and ferrets will be competing for first place!

The farm park and woodlands will be open from 10am to 5pm:

At 11am watch the chicken race.
At 2.15pm, it will be the donkeys' turn to compete.
At 3.30pm, the ferret race will reveal who's the fastest.
A full list of animal activities will keep little ones busy all day.

Kids will also love:

Saying hello to our bigger animals out in the paddocks.
Visiting our tortoises in the Tortoise Room.
Following The World of Dinosaur Roar! Discovery Trail in our woodlands.
Exploring our Indoor Playbarn with adventure play for all ages.
Having fun in our two outdoor playgrounds - The Burrows Play Area and The Fort Adventure Playground.

A full day of animal activities

Enjoy a full day out, with lots to keep little ones busy:

10:30am-4pm, Animal petting.
11am, Chicken race followed by chicken feeding.
11am-midday, Owl holding (additional £1)
11:30, Flying display*.
Midday, Feed the goats.
1pm, Flying display*.
1.15-3pm, Owl holding (additional £1).
1.30pm, Donkey grooming.
2.15pm, Donkey racing.
3pm, Goats' teatime.
3.30pm, Ferret racing.

*In the event of poor weather, an alternative under cover 'meet the birds' opportunity will be offered in our falconry centre, Hawks & Squawks.

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Enjoy a day in the countryside

Children can also have fun in our two outdoor playgrounds and enjoy over 25 acres of wide open spaces, safe for little ones to run around and explore.

Why not treat yourself to lunch in either Antlers Bistro or the Laughing Donkey Cafe. Or, if you'd like to bring a picnic, you'll find lots of picnic benches around the farm, as well as by the indoor adventure play area (not in the Cafe though please).

You'll find us in East Leake, which is easily accessible from Nottingham, Leicester and Derby - LE12 6LU.

Prices

Join us on Saturday 13th April:

Adults & Children aged 2-16 years - £12.95 online in advance/£14.95 on the gate.
Carers - £2 online in advance/£3 on the gate.
Under twos - £2 online in advance/£3 on the gate.
Babes in arms - free.

Members:

Adults & Children with Membership - Free. Please book online.

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Location

You'll find us in East Leake (LE12 6LU).

Located on the Leicestershire/ Nottinghamshire/ Derbyshire borders.

Castle Hill, East Leake, Nr Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6LU

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