A warm welcome awaits you on our 134 acre grassland working dairy farm. At present we have a herd of 60 dairy cows which produce about 1000 litres of milk a day year round. We also have beef animals, young calves, chickens, wild ducks that visit our pond and two horses.
It is a full time job as the cows need milking twice a day, 7 days a week leaving little room for days off! During the winter we bring all the cattle inside so we feed them every day with straw and silage.
During the summer we let all the animals outside which gives us time to do field work, harvest the winter feed and do maintenance on the farm.
You are invited to watch the cows being milked, get up close to the young calves, and experience the day to day running of a traditional farm. See all the wildlife such as Bluebells, Kestrels and Lapwings (children are usually more interested in watching the rabbits playing!)
A great opportunity for children to learn where dairy products in the supermarket come from in an exciting and genuine environment. We do ask that small children are supervised and older ones act responsibly around the farm.
We provide swings and a large sandpit to provide extra entertainment for younger visitors which always seem to be put to good use!
Mrs Nicky Burgess, Shaw Farm, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4QE
+44 (0)161 427 1841
nicky.burgess@shawfarmholidays.co.uk