Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre
Page last updated: 8 February, 2008
Sacrewell is a working farm administered by the William Scott Abbott Trust, a charitable organisation devoted to agricultural improvement, education and research.
Situated 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.
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.
Although they aren’t currently looking for volunteers to help with animal care, they are looking for help in four other areas – gardens, watermill, mill house and bygone machinery.
Keen gardeners are needed to help with the upkeep and development of the grounds and Mill House Garden.
Watermill stewards are needed to give talks, demonstrations and guided tours of the watermill, mainly at weekends and school holidays.
Room stewards are needed to give talks about life in the ’40s, again, mainly during school holidays and at weekends. The bygone machinery unit needs volunteers to give bits and bobs a lick of paint, or take part in full restoration projects.
Volunteers enjoy subsidised refreshments in the café 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.
No number is too great or small. Please ring for any further information. Sacrewell reserves the right to change or cancel any event details.
Where: Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre, Great North Road, Thornhaugh, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6HJ
Sacrewell is open seven days a week, between 10am and 4pm, and 9:30am and 5pm between March 1 and September 30. Call 01780 782254 or visit www.sacrewell.org.uk.
Admission costs £3.75 for children, £5.25 for adults. Concessions are available.
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