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Lambing days in Kent 2017: Hadlow College lambing weekend, NLL in Maidstone and other events

Celebrate spring having sprung with some tiny woolly jumpers at lambing events across the county. Here's where to find them.

HADLOW COLLEGE

The lambs at Hadlow College may be unaware of their popularity, but they attract thousands of visitors every year.

The popular weekend will this year be held on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12, and features plenty of opportunities to see the little chaps with their proud mums.

Lambs are making their arrivals
Lambs are making their arrivals

There is commentary inside the lambing sheds by the college’s agriculture lecturers, so visitors can learn all about the lambs’ care.

The college is staging a fun-filled day for visitors which features much more than just the sight of little lambs.

There will be tractor rides – weather permitting – local produce stands and food stalls, plus birds of prey displays and countryside activities, plus zorbing.

Throughout the day, the animal management unit will be open with students giving tours and staff will be on hand to talk about the courses available.

Libby Beaney at last year's lambing weekend at Hadlow College
Libby Beaney at last year's lambing weekend at Hadlow College

DETAILS

Tickets for the Hadlow College Lambing Weekend are available on the day, cash only, for £7, £4 for ages two to 16 and OAPs. A family ticket for two adults and up to three children will cost £18.Visitors are advised not to handle the lambs due to the risk of infection and no dogs are allowed. For details go to hadlow.ac.uk

Meet animals at Open Farm Sunday. Picture: Andy Jones
Meet animals at Open Farm Sunday. Picture: Andy Jones

NEW LINE LEARNING FARM, MAIDSTONE

The school farm’s lambing weekend attracts thousands each year. This year’s will be on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9, held by the Young Farmers’ Club. Visitors will be able to see the new arrivals and other farm residents. There will also be stalls, games and refreshments. It will be held in the new farming facilities, opened last year, and runs between 11am and 4pm both days. Entry is £2 and £1 for children. Dogs are not allowed. For details go to futureschoolstrust.com.

Lambing weekends are popular with families
Lambing weekends are popular with families

BROADLEES FARM, SWINGATE, DOVER

The popular lambing open days will be held from Saturday, April 1 to Easter Monday, April 17. The farms allows visitors to feed the lambs and see them bring born – if you time it right! The farm opens at its busiest time of the year to educate visitors. Any profits go to the NSPCC. Open from 1.30pm to 4pm. Entry is £5 and £4 for children. No pregnant women can be admitted on health and safety grounds.

KENT LIFE, SANDLING, MAIDSTONE

You can meet the lambs at the farming attraction in Lock Lane throughout Easter, from Saturday, April 1 through to Easter Monday, April 17. The baby boom at the site will also include new arrivals of calves, kid, chicks and piglets and visitors will be able to bottle feed some of them. There will also be tractor rides and shows in the big top. For details go to kentlife.org.uk.

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