Meet the Shires

£49

per person

Spend a full day on our family farm and go behind the scenes to meet the gentle giants of the farming world

Spend a full day on our family farm and go behind the scenes to meet the gentle giants of the farming world.

These majestic animals have powered industrial and agricultural revolutions, won world wars and captured the hearts of our nation.

Not only will you have the opportunity to feed the Shire horses, but you can also learn about their personalities and unique characteristics. As a national Shire horse breeding centre, we are dedicated to preserving this iconic breed and you can join our farm team to get an up-close and personal experience with these majestic animals.

Once you’ve met the Shires, you will be taken to meet the rest of the Cannon Hall Farm equine family - our Shetland ponies and our donkeys, where you will be given the opportunity to groom our tiniest horses.

Clothing requirements

Participants are required to wear long sleeves and long bottoms, preferably not loose fitting and which they do not mind getting dirty. Footwear must be closed-toe, waterproof shoes (e.g. wellies or walking boots) as participants will be required to use foot dips when passing through animal enclosures. A spare change of footwear can be brought and changed in to for the experience.

Age: 12 and up

Maximum group size: 6 people

Under 17s have to be accompanied by a participating adult

Experience lasts 1 hour

Not suitable for participants that use a mobility scooter, wheelchair or walker.

Suitable for participants that use crutches or walking sticks.

This experience is not suitable for those with the following allergies: Hay/Straw , Equine Animals