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Sacrewell is a working farm administered by the William Scott Abbott Trust, a charitable organisation devoted to agricultural improvement, education and research
Sacrewell is a working farm administered by the William Scott Abbott Trust, a charitable organisation devoted to agricultural improvement, education and researchSituated just northwest of Peterborough. Visitors have the chance to relax in a pleasant, rural setting, whilst they explore the modern working farm, meet the friendly farm animals and investigate the working water mill. Find out opening times and how to get there
Bread making and milling demonstrations are taking place between Friday and Sunday.
Kids can knead the dough and bake their own bread in the Old Bakery, and see the watermill come to life with the milling demonstrations.
The Stables restaurant is open daily for home cooked farmhouse lunches, snacks and cakes as well as hot and cold beverages.
The history of Sacrewell Farm's Old Mill
In 1086, the Doomsday Book shows evidence that there were three Watermills in the Wittering area, the mill at Sacrewell is believed to be one of them. Read a more at www.sacrewell.org.uk/heritage.htm
ET articles:
Ghosthunters snap a spirit
The image of a ghostly figure, which has been enhanced by The ET's photographic experts, gave a group of spook hunters at Sacrewell Farm a big surprise. Published 16 October 2008.
Could you help at Sacrewell?
IF you are aged over 18, have time on your hands, want a challenge and fancy doing something a bit different, Sacrewell is always looking for new volunteers to help out on the farm.
Volunteers enjoy subsidised refreshments in the caf on the days they are helping.
If you are interested, e-mail info@sacrewell.fsnet.co.uk.
Caravans, campers and tents are welcome
Some pitches have mains hook-up available.
Caravan Rallies:
There is an excellent rally field, with the use of a well appointed barn if required. Tea, coffee and light refreshments are available in the Miller's Kitchen from 09.30-17.00. Additional catering can be provided, to order, for party visits.
Picnic facilities available for school parties, both indoors and outdoors. The new Visitor Centre features toilets and showers as well as a gift shop and restaurant.
A function room is available for parties and group tours.
Riverford on Sacrewell Farm
Riverford on Sacrewell Farm in Thornhaugh, Peterborough is the first 'sister' farm of Riverford Organic Vegetables in Devon, offering home delivered vegboxes. For more information, visit: www.riverfordsacrewell.co.uk.
Information:
Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre, Great North Road, Thornhaugh, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6HJ.
Open 7 days a week all year (annual closure between 24th December - 2nd January).
Telephone: 01780 782254.
Web: www.sacrewell.org.uk.
Admission costs 3.75 for children, 5.25 for adults.
Concessions are available.
Details correct at 29/05/2009.
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