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Cholderton Charlie's Farm
Type: Farm
All ages will find something to enjoy at the farm: rare breed British animals being saved from extinction, careful breeding programmes to maintain exquisite rare breeds of rabbit and poultry, Eriskay ponies, piglets and baby animals. Many special areas are under cover while there are still 42 acres of countryside and play areas to explore, including nature trails. At peak times there are twice daily pig races, chick/rabbit handling and tractor-trailer rides. New play areas, buildings and facilities, including an indoor play barn, outdoor adventure play areas, sandpits, ride on tractors and trampolines have been added to increase the range of physical activities and under cover space to complement a day out in the country. Wet or dry there is plenty to do. Teachers’ packs available. ‘Be a farmer for a day!’ packages for those special birthday or anniversary presents. The Ewe Tree Cafe serves fresh home cooked food and treats throughout the day. Birthday parties and groups catered for or hire the facilities. Tipis for hire for an alternative camping experience. Youth Hostel (graded 4*) open year round.
Opening Times
2010 1 Apr 2010 - 31 Oct 2010
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
2010/2011 1 Nov 2010 - 31 Mar 2011
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
* Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day and New Years Day. Last admission 4.00pm (summer)
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family (2 adults+2 children or 1 adult+3 children) | £20.00 per ticket |
| Adult | £5.75 per ticket |
| Child (2-17) | £4.95 per ticket |
| Senior citizens and visitors with disabilities | £4.75 per ticket |
| Visitor with disabilites under 16 | £3.95 per ticket |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A303. We are situated between Andover and Amesbury take the turning on A338 (Salisbury to Marlborough road) for 0.5 miles. Follow brown tourism signs "rare breeds farm".
Public Transport Directions
The nearest major railway station is in Salisbury - 9 miles away. Alternatively, Grately Station is 3.5 mile walk on level ground. Bus number 63 & 64 to Cholderton village from Salisbury (not on Sundays). Or bus to Stonehenge, stop in Amesbury and share taxi to farm
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Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Out of Hours Visits
Attraction Facilities
- Garden Centre
- Shop
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction - There are many things that are under cover including play areas and picnic areas.
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Village Location
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- On site parking - free
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Lunches, snacks, cream teas. Sits 90 people.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Approx length of visit - Four hours
- Can be packages by 3rd parties
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Not Bank Holidays. Minimum of 10 - no maximum unless staying in hostel (70).
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Min group size - 8
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
- Cater for groups
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Open all year
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
Languages spoken
- French spoken
Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
- French audio guide
- Spanish audio guide
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
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