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We want to make sure you have a fun but more importantly safe day out with us today!

We have limited the number of visitors on site at any one time so that we can operate safe, social distancing. All areas of the farm are clearly marked (with instructions where necessary) to give you guidance to follow goodsocial distancing. Please look out for the RED, AMBER and GREEN circles and follow the guidance below:

l CUDDLE CORNER & ANIMAL PETTINGSESSIONS – Please follow instructions displayed aroundcuddle corner. When no member of staff is present pleasestay within the clearly marked areas. During pettingsessions please be guided by the member of staff on duty.Petting session times will vary. Please see blackboard incuddle corner for today’s times. Petting sessions will usuallytake place outside, next to cuddle corner. Occasionally theymay take place in cuddle corner or the display barn.l WALKS – There are so many beautiful walks to choosefrom which start next to the piggery. It is unlikely that youwill meet too many people on the walks but if you do pleasebe respectful and allow a two metre distance when passing.l GOATS, SHEEP & COWS – These can all be seenaround the paddocks and further out on the nature trails.Please follow social distancing when out in these areas.l OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND –Everyone must wash their hands before entering theplay area. Please follow all guidelines displayed next tothe equipment and around the play area. The play area issanitised every hour. Please note, this area can be busy atthe beginning of each session, we recommend you go for awalk and visit the animals before visiting.l HANDWASHING – We strongly advisehandwashing after all activities and it is essential that youwash after touching the animals. Please follow displayedguidelines and wash your hands for 20 seconds.Handwashing points are clearly marked on the map.Although we have many sinks at each handwashing station,we ask that only ONE family at a time use the area.Sinks will be checked regularly but please do let a memberof staff know if we run out of soap or paper towels.l THE BARREL RIDE – The barrel ride runs at least 3 times per session. Please observe social distancingrules displayed in barrel ride area.

l DISPLAY BARN – Our display barn is now open for viewing animals. At certain times we may have specificdisplays or talks by the farmers. Please adhere to our socialdistancing guidelines within the barn and only sit in the seatswhich are clearly marked with green and white paint/tape.l CLOISTERS – Come and meet the cheeky goats andtheir very cute babies. Please respect two metre socialdistancing whilst in this area.

l HENS, DUCKS & GEESE – These are all ondisplay around the immediate area of the farm. Two metregaps are clearly marked around all of the pens to allow for social distancing.

l PICNIC BENCHES – There are plenty of picnicbenches situated around the farm (and a few on the walkstoo). Please do not move the benches as they have beenmeasured and placed with social distancing in mind.

l PIGGERY – We are operating with ONE family at a time in the undercover part of the piggery.You can however view the pigs outside in their newlyrefurbished beach area.

l MAZE – ONE family at a time in the maze. Pleaselet other's know that you are in the maze by displaying theOCCUPIED sign as you enter and return it to VACANT asyou leave.

l SHOP – The shop is also marked into areas. ONEfamily group per marked area. As well as a gorgeousselection of gifts we have some essential food items topurchase when leaving. Please note: From 24th July you willbe required to wear a mask if you are browsing in the shop.

l SOMETHING TO EAT & DRINK? – The Rickyard Restaurant is open for table bookingsonly at the moment. If you would like to book a table werecommend doing so when you first arrive at the farm tosecure your place. Tables are limited due to social distancing.We also have a new takeaway service available where hotand cold food and drink can be ordered from the openhatch at the Udder Place (contactless payment is preferred).Your order will be placed on a table outside the Udder Placefor you to collect. A daily menu will be displayed outside.Food and drinks may take slightly longer than you wouldnormally expect, this is to allow for us to make your orderand put it at the correct place for collection.

l TOILETS – All toilets are outside and adjacent to thebarrel ride track. Staff will sanitise regularly but please doremember to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.Toilets in the Rickyard Restaurant are open only toguests eating in the restaurant.

l DEN MAKING AREA – Make your own outdoorden! Social distancing in place in this area. Limited toTHREE family groups at a time.

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REDSTOP and followstrict guidelines.

AMBERProceed with cautionfollowing current socialdistancing guidelines.

GREEN &WHITE TAPEAreas which have beenzoned and marked forsocial distancing.

GREENAreas of the farm which are less likely tobe highly populated, however if you dosee another group please take sensiblemeasures to follow social distancing.

CURRENTLY NOT OPEN – Unfortunately the following areas are closed due to social distancing measures: Indoor Adventure Playground and Indoor Tractor Barn.