Fancy’s Family Farm is a community farm and tourist attraction on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. The farm is situated at the ex-Portland ROTOR Radar Station, in the Verne area. The community farm acts as a children’s farm and educational facility. It is a community interest company, relying entirely on donations. The farm was …
We are a family run, high quality food retailer.?The Machin family has seen the site grow, from the original wooden hut with a table on the side of the road, to the fully fledged farm shop that opened in April 2004.?The Balloon Tree takes its name from an ancient horse chestnut tree that stood at …
The high cliffs of Troup Head provide a spectacular setting for Scotland?s largest mainland gannet colony. There are also thousands of kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills here, along with several other species, including puffins. You may even be lucky enough to see porpoises, minke whales or dolphins offshore. ?
Set in the remote and awe-inspiring scenery of the Trossachs, Inversnaid boasts both a romantic and interesting history. It?s a very special place for nature lovers. Exploring the trails at this stunning reserve will bring you face-to-face with extraordinary wildlife, long-lost ruins and spectacular views.
This reserve is set in a stunning mix of woodlands and wetlands on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Breathtaking views and a diverse mix of habitats provide an excellent opportunity to view a variety of wildlife including ospreys in the summer and skeins of geese in the winter.
The lakes, ponds and ditches that make up Cors Ddyga are some of the most important in the UK and host more than 30 scarce wetland plants. Bitterns, marsh harriers, wetland warblers and wildfowl live in the reedbeds, while the grassland supports one of the largest colonies of lapwing in Wales.
Situated to the North of Ringinglow Village, on the outskirts of Sheffield, Mayfield Alpacas is the centre of excellence for the UK Alpaca industry. Our selective breeding programme concentrates exclusively on the finest quality Peruvian Alpaca stock. Extending for over 45 acres within the beautiful Mayfield Valley, Mayfield Alpacas is a popular attraction for all. …
Explore the wilderness of The Wash, the UK?s most important estuary for wildlife, where you can get excellent views of large groups of waders on the salt water lagoon at high tide. Tree sparrows, yellowhammers and skylarks are common around the reserve throughout the year, with mad march hares in spring, ringed plovers in summer …
Redwings Caldecott is Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s largest visitor centre, home to almost 120 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. Here you can meet mini but mighty Shetland pony Sampson, plus a whole herd of more than 30 donkeys and mules ? including adorable donkey Esther and Muffin the Mule! Visitors can enjoy walking tours and …
Blessed with a variety of freshwater habitats, Frampton Marsh provides close views of the abundant birdlife of The Wash, one of Europe’s most special places for wildlife. Avocets, redshanks, skylarks and whimbrels can all be seen in summer, with thousands of ducks gathering on the freshwater scrapes in winter. ?
Willows Animal Sanctuary is the largest, ethically managed, equine, farm and domestic animal sanctuary in Scotland and will try to help any animal in distress. We operate a strict no kill policy and only euthanise an animal on veterinary advice. We look after over 450 animals including over 100 horses, ponies and donkeys, approximately 65 …
Freightliners City Farm is an urban farm located in Lower Holloway in the London Borough of Islington. It is the only urban farm in the borough. The City Farm movement provides opportunities for young people in an urban environment to see and interact with creatures they would not otherwise see. Freightliners is a community-organised charity, …
Fowlmere Nature Reserve (SSSI, 41ha) is a well-loved wildlife oasis set within farmland. Its former water-cress beds are now reedbed, fen, chalk grassland and scrub, while the area also holds a small but fine example of a chalk stream, one of the UK?s rarest habitats.
The aquarium opened on 9 April 1993 in the site of the disused Battery Quarry, below the Forth Rail Bridge. It is owned and operated by the Spanish Aspro Ocio Group, who also run the Blue Planet Aquarium in England and many other aquaria in Europe. One of the main attractions is the 112 m …
Forty Hall Farm is an organic farm in Enfield, on the outskirts of London. It?s run by Capel Manor College, the only further education college in London specialising in learning about the environment. Forty Hall is a mixed farm with a variety of animals, including many rare breeds. We house a herd of Red Poll …
Forsinard Flows is part of a vast expanse of blanket bog, sheltered straths and mountains known as the Flow Country. The Flow Country is one of Scotland’s most important natural treasures and the RSPB looks after more than 21,000 hectares of it. The RSPB has been working to protect the landscape here for more than …
This is a glorious and peaceful woodland near Crowhurst, with fascinating ‘ghylls’ ? steep-sided little ravines in the sandstone ? where rare ferns grow. In the spring, Fore Wood is a riot of bluebells and wood anemones, with early purple orchids adding to the show.
Set within Sandwell Valley Country Park is Forge Mill Farm, home to a variety of rare breed farm animals and a farm shop full of local produce. Open most of the year, families can come and explore the farm trail, see, learn about and feed the animals and enjoy the outdoor children?s play area.
Maryon Wilson Park is part of what was once the ancient woodland called Hanging Wood. The wood was within the manorial grounds held by the Maryon-Wilson family?since 1767. During World War I, Sir Spencer made large sections of the land available for allotments, and in February 1924 donated 32 acres of Hanging Wood to the …
Smithy Farm is a local animal park, farm shop, and campsite in which you can come down and enjoy a fun weekend with us. We have various animal attractions which include Alpacas and Goats, not forgetting the free-range hens which you can feed. There is also a seating area for you to sit, relax and …
Adwick Washland in the Dearne Valley is a special place of ever changing vistas and wide-open skies. What was once an area of farmed fields has since been transformed into water meadows and marshes, home to lots of fascinating wildlife such as wigeons, redshank and kestrels. A bridleway runs through?the site and short path takes …
Welcome to Monkey Haven – The Island’s award-winning primate rescue centre that makes animals happy – and people happy. We are a registered charity that cares for all kinds of wonderful animals, including whooping gibbons, cheeky capuchins, mischievous meerkats, birds of prey and many more exotic creatures. Our mission is to provide a forever home …
The ancient oaks of Swell Wood are part of a strip of woodland extending 10 miles along the ridge from Langport to the Blackdown Hills. Come to find nesting herons and little egrets between March and June, while nuthatches and woodpeckers feed at the car park bird feeders in winter. ?
Windmill Animal Farm was first opened to the public in 1992 and offers visitors the chance to experience the every day running of an actual working farm while still having the chance to watch, feed and touch the animals. As well as these beautiful and unusual animals to see, the farm has three marvelous children?s …
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