Millets Farm Centre

Aug 19, 2011 by Admin

Family Day Out in Oxfordshire

Top Five Things to do at Millets Farm Centre

 For a fun family day out this summer, head to Millets Farm in Oxfordshire which offers a wide variety of activities and places to explore from the farm zoo and Phoebe Wood to the  PYO, farm shop, and the a-mazing maze.

 Jo Kent of Millets comments, “With summer holidays underway for many parents the hard work has only just begun trying to keep their young children entertained. Being a family run business ourselves, we understand what makes the perfect family day out -  everyone can come and enjoy a  day on the farm, picnic, walk woods and it needn’t cost the earth.”

 Millets Star Attractions

 Farm Zoo & Children’s Play Area – Entry to this area is free, so come and visit the alpacas, ponies, goats, sheep, Dexter cattle and our three mischievous piglets, aptly named Cameron, Clegg and Milliband!  Also in the Children’s Play Area there are diggers, ride-on tractors, swings, a slide and a sandpit – it’s just like being at the seaside.

 Phoebe Wood – A ten-acre site at Millets Farm Centre which encompasses woodland and wetland walks along the banks of the River Ock. Phoebe Wood is the perfect place to catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife and it is part of the National Trafalgar Wood project creating a lasting tribute to those who died in the Battle of Trafalgar. There is no charge to enter this area.

 PYO – With over 50 acres of crops exclusively for PYO harvesting - it’s so fresh, straight from field to fork. A great activity to involve everyone - come rain or shine. PYO strawberries are £4.15 per kilo.

 Picnicking – There are designated picnic areas across the Millets Farm Centre site. What better way to enjoy a summer’s day with friends and family eating good food, chatting and laughing. The Farm Shop offers delicious home-baked treats perfect for any picnic or to take home at the end of an energetic day!

 Maize Maze – A giant Alice in Wonderland themed maize maze, featuring the famous White Rabbit and the well known Cheshire Cat. With over 500,000 grains of maize planted and taking 90 days to grow, the 10 acres of 7ft high maize is open 7 days a week until 4th September.

 Jo Continues, “For those looking for a wonderland adventure, our Maize Maze is full of magic! The 3-4 mile labyrinth offers hours of fun for kids, and adults, chasing after friends and family; it takes about 2 hours to complete, unless you get really lost! With a family ticket for five costing just £24.50 it is perfect for a family day out in the Oxfordshire countryside.”

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