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Down at the Farm News

This weekend sees unique and educational farm initiative 'Down at the Farm' celebrate its official opening with a tractor-load of family fun on offer over 21st and 22nd July.

Down at the Farm is the first of its kind in the Sunderland area, providing families and schools with an interactive and informative learning experience and a wealth of farm based facilities, accessible to all ages and abilities.
The 20-acre site in Houghton-le-spring has been planned to incorporate the best of rural countryside just a stone's throw from the cities of Sunderland and Durham.

Among a range of traditional species, Down at the Farm will also be home to some more unusual breeds such as red deer, wallabies and highland cattle.

Parents and children will have the opportunity to learn how food is grown as well as getting hands-on animal fun with a range of activities on offer throughout the day - from brushing minature ponies, feeding the animals or even washing the pig.

Not to be missed are Down at the Farm's fantastic entertainers: Punch and Judy shows will be held on Saturday and Sunday, as well as traditional games such as the egg and spoon race and a chance to soak the farmer with wet sponges at the end of the day.

Sunday will feature the farmer and his wife telling stories for youngsters in the giant teepee.

Down at the Farm is a brand new farm experience located in Sunderland just off the A690 - 2 minutes from Sunderland and only 20 minutes from Newcaste and Durham. There is free parking, a well appointed cafe, a children's adventure playground, picnic area and baby changing facilities on site.

For more information visit: www.downatthefarm.co.uk

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