Meet the Shires • Cannon Hall Farm

Meet the Shires

£49
per person
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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.

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.

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Age: 12 and up

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Maximum group size: 6 people

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Under 17s have to be accompanied by a participating adult

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Experience lasts 1 hour

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

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Suitable for participants that use crutches or walking sticks.

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

Don’t forget if you have purchased a VIP experience ticket this includes farm admission

You do not need to buy a separate ticket

Our Shire experience is a great one for any equine enthusiast..

... as you don’t just check in with our giants of the farm, but also their tiny friends the Shetlands and the miniature donkeys.

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Things to know!

Wheelchair icon

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

Crutches icon

Suitable for participants that use crutches or walking sticks.

Allergy icon

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

Terms and conditions

In order to make VIP Experiences a safe and pleasant experience for everyone, we have terms and conditions to ensure everyone’s safety.