school pack farm

SPECIAL OFFER

Bring this voucher along and claim your 2 free caterpillarrides or 2 free coffees.

GROUP BOOKING FORM

Experience animal encounters, tuck into a special feast of healthy and tasty homemade food, and explore the farm. A fab and unique way to spend your day. Get in touch, we have various packages available.

Conference Facilities

Our fully equipped conference facilities offer excellent views across the stunning countryside. Create an effective working environment for your event and host your next training course, conference or AGM with us for up to 30 delegates, for a truly fresh approach. We have various packages available so please get in touch and see how we can help.

itineraries

Fun for

everyone,

whatever the

weather

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PLEASE NOTE - Teacher/group leaders should check availability prior to completing a booking form

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PLEASE NOTE that numbers booked will be the number charged for

Which package do you require: A B C D

Ice Cream @ £1.50 per cone Yes No

PLEASE NOTE - Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream, a choice of two flavours only

Additional Wizzick Caterpillar Ride @ £1.00 per child Yes No

Hot/cold drink & biscuit, staff/supervisors @ £1.50 per adult Yes NoTea, Nescafe Coffee or Cordial

Animal feed @ 50p a bag Yes No

Will you be visiting the shop? Yes No

If applicable, please tick the Key Stage of the group visiting:

Pre School Reception Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Other………………

Please provide details of any specific requirements of the visiting group

………………………………Signature

Please contact us at least two weeks in advance of confirmed booking should you need to cancel. Thank you

Fun foreveryone,whatever theweather


SCHOOL & GROUP BOOKINGS

Parties for all Ages & Occasions

Caravan and Camping

The information contained in this pack is correct at the time of printing. Thornton Hall Farm Country Park reserves the right to cancel, alter or suspend attractions without prior notice. No liability for loss, delay or inconvenience can be accepted.

Thornton-in-Craven, near Skipton, North York-shireTel & fax: 01282 841148Email:sandra@thorntonhallfarm.fsnet.co.ukwww.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk

Thornton-in-Craven, near Skipton, North YorkshireTel & fax: 01282 841148Email:[email protected]

et.co.ukwww.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk

School and Groups Visits Pack

School &Group Visits

TEL/FAX : 01282 841148John & Sandra Harrison

Thornton-in-Craven, near Skipton,North Yorkshire, BD23 3TJ

Email: sandra@thorntonhallfarm.fsnet.co.ukwww.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk

School& Group

Visits

Where it’s Fun to Learn!Near Skipton, North Yorkshire

01282 841148www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk

NewOutdoor Play Area For 2011

Thornton Hall Farm Country Park is set in 260 acres of beautiful countryside and has been farmed by the Dawson family for generations.

Originally farmed by Mr and Mrs Earnest Dawson in the 1950’s, the farm was passed down to Sandra’s Father John and then to Sandra and her husband John in the late 1980’s.

Sadly Foot and Mouth hit the farm in 2001 forcing John and Sandra to say goodbye to their beloved cattle and sheep. With farming in their blood Sandra could not turn her back on the farm and decided to take the big risk of diversification and turn the farm into a visitor centre where her and John could still enjoy having animals around them daily and share this love and passion with others.

The visitor centre has grown from strength to strengthand 5 years later operates as one of the cleanestmost successful farm parks in the country. John andSandra’s son Christopher now has a managerial rolein the running of the farm meaning the passion offarming still runs strong on this family run farm park.

IntroductionFarm MapTailored Learning PackageOrganising Your TripHealth and Safety : Important InformationLogo and DescriptionsHow to Find Us

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Once Upon A Time...

These photos show Sandra’s

Grandfather and family in the early days at the farm.

Award winning attraction

Spotlessly clean working farm

Holders of LOtC quality badge

Experienced guides

Perfect location for an educational & fun day out

Members of Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme

Exciting seasonal programme of events

Make new discoveries, develop new skills

Lots to see as seasons change and new life appears

Something for visitors of all ages and abilities

Teachers and children alike enjoy a memorable experience

Nestled between the Yorkshire Dales & historic fells of Craven & Pendle

Easily accessible to visitors from North & West Yorkshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester

Introduction

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Excellent Group BookingsBe inspired,find out more

about our countryside

FreeEntry For

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*Not to be used in conjunction with any school or group package.

INDOOR FUN

CAFE & GIFT SHOP

Let The Kids Loose In The Wizzick Play Barn

• Ride on Tractors• Wizzick Slide

• Giant Straw Maze•Giant Sandpits

•Piggy Wigs House• Tots Play Area

Relax In Our Cosy Cafe, Enjoy Amazing Views From The Patio

And Indulge Yourself With•Delicious Handmade Cakes

•Quality Teas & Coffees•Freshly Prepared Sandwiches

•Paninis •Delicious Soups•Thirst Quenching Cold Drinks

EXCELLENTCOACH &

CAR PARKING

CARAVAN/CAMPING

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WALLABIES& LLAMAS

SHEEP

PONIESRARE BREEDS

FARMSAFARI

LLAMAS

ENTRANCETO PADDOCKS

PICNIC AREA

CATERPILLAR RIDES

JUNIOR QUAD BIKING

INDOOR FUN

CAFE & GIFT SHOP

ENTRANCE/ WAY OUT

the area which you have left blank in the middle is where the straw maze, slide, tractors, sandpits, toddlers play area are (all in one space). The tea room is on the front of this and the viewing area may not show on an os map as it is very new.

2. make farmyard friends banner -could this be in the middle of the brochure on top of the map, as in the 2010 brochure.3. picture of tearoom to be more of a restaurant picture. Thanks Camilla, Emma x

1. Barn entrance2. Rare breed cattle3. Donkeys - Bella & India4. Rare breed cattle & calves5. Sheep & baby lambs6. Straw Maze7. Slide & shoot8. Giant sandpits9. Calves and lambs10. Indoor picnic area11. Handwashing facilities12. Tea room13. Patio/viewing area14. Toddler softplay area15. Sit-on toy tractors16. Party/conference room17. Sheep dogs18. Toilets/disabled/baby changing19. Rabbits20. Puppys21. Shire horse

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Make Farmyard Friends, Play Plenty, Learn A Lot Too!


Rabbits & Guinea Pigs

Feed The Animals

Giant Straw Maze

Get Up Close With The Cows

Try The Wizzick Slide

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This Way To The Deer Park

Tailored Learning Package

10.30am

WELCOME

Arrive at Thornton Hall Farm Country Park. Meet your knowledgeable tour guide for an introduction to the farm.

10.35am

FEED THE ANIMALS

Meet our resident Mummy goat and join in with milking! All children then go on and experience bottle feeding lambs and calves.

11.00am

KEEP CLEAN

Toilet and Hand Washing - Hand washing MUST be supervised at all times in the main barn.

11.10amSNACKTIMEYou are welcome to have your own drink and snack in one of the outside picnic areas or main barn dependant on the weather.

Optional ExtrasThe farm can provide you with a drink and a farmhouse biscuit.

Hot drinks are available for adults.

11.20amTOURTour of the paddocks and barns - A chance to meet our feathered friends, hold a fluffy chick and find out where your eggs come from, as we collect them, we will also see our other special inhabitants, the wallabies, llamas and miniature ponies.

The outside tour will finish by walking over the viewing gallery where you get close to our bulls and lambing sheep and with a bit of luck see a lamb being born! (seasonal only) Inside the barns we have friendly guinea pigs, giant rabbits and goats to see.

12.00 noon

LUNCHTIME

Wash Hands in the main barn - Hand Washing MUST be supervised at all times.

Time to have your picnic in one of our indoor or outside picnic areas and free time to play on the ‘Wizzick Slide’, Toy Tractors or in the Sandpits and Straw Maze. This is also an opportunity for children to feed the miniature goats with animal feed.

1.00pmYOUR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES START HERE

Activities may begin prior to this depending on group numbers and weather.

Time permitting, gather to see our sheep dogs and watch as they show off their skills handling the sheep, or you are free to take children round in groups to explore the rest of the farm (children must be supervised at all times). Guides are on hand to help and answer any questions.

Your TailoredLearning Package

2.00pmPREPARE FOR DEPARTURE

Toilet Time - WASH HANDS and prepare for departure - An ideal opportunity for children to have an ice cream or visitour gift shop.

Optional Extras

Wizzick Caterpillar Ride

Wizzick Farm Safari Ride Teachers and supervisors within the adult to child ratiogo free

Quad Rides Please enquire for group/block prices

Optional ExtrasAnimal Feed

Yorkshire Dales Ice Creams

Picnic Lunches for children: Ham and cheese sandwiches, crisps, grapes, raisins, fairy cakes A choice of milk, orange or blackcurrant cordial

Adult Lunches: Sandwiches of your choice with garnish and crisps, hand made cake and a mug of either tea or coffee (Nescafe)

Order sandwich platters for the adults

Within the above package the following will be covered:• Basic awareness of animals• Animal welfare • Understanding the food chain • Woodland: a natural habitat• Life processes • Farming and conservation• The importance of the countryside code

Very little planning is required by teachers and group leaders as groups will be guided through the day by our knowledgeable guides and visits are tailored to meet specific requirements of all key stages. Every effort is made to keep to the above timings however there may on occasions be times that we have to vary this. Groups of a minimum of 15 children qualify for group discounts and personal tour guide. Groups of less than 15 children pay individual admission prices.

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Tailored Learning Package

10.30am

WELCOME

Arrive at Thornton Hall Farm Country Park. Meet your knowledgeable tour guide for an introduction to the farm.

10.35am

FEED THE ANIMALS

Meet our resident Mummy goat and join in with milking! All children then go on and experience bottle feeding lambs and calves.

11.00am

KEEP CLEAN

Toilet and Hand Washing - Hand washing MUST be supervised at all times in the main barn.

11.10amSNACKTIMEYou are welcome to have your own drink and snack in one of the outside picnic areas or main barn dependant on the weather.

Optional ExtrasThe farm can provide you with a drink and a farmhouse biscuit.

Hot drinks are available for adults.

11.20amTOURTour of the paddocks and barns - A chance to meet our feathered friends, hold a fluffy chick and find out where your eggs come from, as we collect them, we will also see our other special inhabitants, the wallabies, llamas and miniature ponies.

The outside tour will finish by walking over the viewing gallery where you get close to our bulls and lambing sheep and with a bit of luck see a lamb being born! (seasonal only) Inside the barns we have friendly guinea pigs, giant rabbits and goats to see.

12.00 noon

LUNCHTIME

Wash Hands in the main barn - Hand Washing MUST be supervised at all times.

Time to have your picnic in one of our indoor or outside picnic areas and free time to play on the ‘Wizzick Slide’, Toy Tractors or in the Sandpits and Straw Maze. This is also an opportunity for children to feed the miniature goats with animal feed.

1.00pmYOUR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES START HERE

Activities may begin prior to this depending on group numbers and weather.

Time permitting, gather to see our sheep dogs and watch as they show off their skills handling the sheep, or you are free to take children round in groups to explore the rest of the farm (children must be supervised at all times). Guides are on hand to help and answer any questions.

Your TailoredLearning Package

2.00pmPREPARE FOR DEPARTURE

Toilet Time - WASH HANDS and prepare for departure - An ideal opportunity for children to have an ice cream or visitour gift shop.

Optional Extras

Wizzick Caterpillar Ride

Wizzick Farm Safari Ride Teachers and supervisors within the adult to child ratiogo free

Quad Rides Please enquire for group/block prices

Optional ExtrasAnimal Feed

Yorkshire Dales Ice Creams

Picnic Lunches for children: Ham and cheese sandwiches, crisps, grapes, raisins, fairy cakes A choice of milk, orange or blackcurrant cordial

Adult Lunches: Sandwiches of your choice with garnish and crisps, hand made cake and a mug of either tea or coffee (Nescafe)

Order sandwich platters for the adults

Within the above package the following will be covered:• Basic awareness of animals• Animal welfare • Understanding the food chain • Woodland: a natural habitat• Life processes • Farming and conservation• The importance of the countryside code

Very little planning is required by teachers and group leaders as groups will be guided through the day by our knowledgeable guides and visits are tailored to meet specific requirements of all key stages. Every effort is made to keep to the above timings however there may on occasions be times that we have to vary this. Groups of a minimum of 15 children qualify for group discounts and personal tour guide. Groups of less than 15 children pay individual admission prices.

go freeSupervisors

FUN fOR

EVERYONE,

RAIN OR

SHINE

*

£5.00per child

From*

For more information on extras see page 9 and make your selection on the booking form.

Organising Your Trip

Get In Touch To Check Availability

School visits from April to end of October. We advise bookings are made at least 6 weeks in advance to allow you enough time to complete all necessary paperwork.

Organise Your Free Planning Day

We strongly advise that you make a free preparatory visit before the day of your trip. Teachers and group leaders are welcome to visit the farm in advance to prepare riskassessments or work sheets. Please tell us in advance of any activities you wish to experience during your visit. To arrange a pre-visit or to discuss your requirements, please contact us on 01282 841148 or email [email protected]. All bookings are taken on a first-come first-served basis.

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Risk Assessments

A full risk assessment can be obtained on request.

This can be used as an aid in the completion of your own risk assessment only, assessing the risks for your visit and completing any associated paperwork remains the responsibility of yourtrip organiser.

We are registered for educational visits by Lancashire County Council where our risk assessments are also logged (telephone: 01772 532805)

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Decide On The Numbers of Children & Supervisors

Adults to children ratio: Children up to 5 yrs old – 1 adult per 4 children Children aged 6 yrs and over – 1 adult per 6 children

• While this is intended as a guide, we do encourage a high ‘Adult to children ratio’.

• Accompanying teachers and supervisors are free, within the above ratios.

• We cater for group sizes of 15 to 150 children.

• The numbers that are booked will be the numbers charged for.

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SPECIAL OFFER

Bring this voucher along and

claim your 2 free caterpillar

rides or 2 free coffees.

GROUP BOOKING FORM

Experience animal encounters, tuck into a special feast of

healthy and tasty homemade food, and explore the farm. A

fab and unique way to spend your day. Get in touch, we

have various packages available.


Our fully equipped conference facilities offer excellent

views across the stunning countryside. Create an effective

working environment for your event and host your next

training course, conference or AGM with us for up to 30

delegates, for a truly fresh approach.

We have various packages available so please get in

touch and see how we can help.

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Fun fo

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everyone,

whatever the

weather

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Which package do you require: A B

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Ice Cream @ £1.50 per cone Yes

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PLEASE NOTE - Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream, a choice of two flavours only

Additional Wizzick Caterpillar Ride @ £1.00 per child Yes

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Hot/cold drink & biscuit, staff/supervisors @ £1.50 per adult Yes

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Tea, Nescafe Coffee or Cordial

Animal feed @ 50p a bag Yes

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If applicable, please tick the Key Stage of the group visiting:

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Please provide details of any specific requirements of the visiting group

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Signature

Please contact us at least two weeks in advance of confirmed booking should you need to cancel.

Thank you

Fun foreveryone,

whatever theweather


SCHOOL & GROUP BOOKINGS


Caravan and Camping

The information contained in this pack is correct

at the time of printing.

Thornton Hall Farm Country Park reserves the

right to cancel, alter or suspend attractions

without prior notice. No liability for loss, delay or

inconvenience can be accepted.

Thornton-in-Craven, near Skipton, North York-

shire

Tel & fax: 01282 841148

Email:[email protected]


Thornton-in-Craven, near Skipton, North

Yorkshire

Tel & fax: 01282 841148

Email:[email protected]

et.co.uk


School and Groups Visits Pack

SCHOOL AND

GROUPS VISITS PACK

TEL/FAX : 01282 841148

John & Sandra Harrison

Thornton-in-Craven, near Skipton,

North Yorkshire, BD23 3TJ

Email: [email protected]


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Choose Your Extras (Standard Group Visit - £5.00 per child)55• Drink and Farmhouse Biscuit 50p per child

• Hot Drink and Biscuit, Staff/Supervisors (Tea, Nescafe Coffee) £1.00 per adult

• Wizzick Caterpillar Ride £1.00 per child A 5 minute fun ride around the meadow, seats up to 10 passengers. Hugely popular with children..• Wizzick Farm Safari £2.50 per child A 20 minute tour of the farm on our specially adapted All Terrain Vehicle, get up close to the cattle, visit the tree planting and conservation areas as well as other places of interest around the farm park. Also an opportunity to see our deer. Suitable for all ages.

• Junior Quad Biking £3.00 per child Embark on a quad bike challenge. Our fully automatic 50cc Suzuki LTZ’s are especially chosen for kids, they are easy to ride, there’s no gear changing or clutch to deal with, meaning kids can concentrate on where they are going and head off and tackle the quad track under the watchful eye of an instructor. Please make further enquires should you wish to book junior quad biking as a group activity. 6 to 12 yrs only.

• Animal Feed 50p per bag

• Children’s Picnic Lunch £3.75 each Ham and cheese sandwiches, crisps, grapes, raisins, fairy cakes. A choice of milk, orange or blackcurrant cordial. • Adult Lunch £6.00 each Sandwich of your choice served with garnish and crisps, hand made cake and a mug of either tea or coffee (Nescafe).• Mixed Sandwich Platter £2.50 per adult

• Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream (Choice of 2 flavours) £1.50

* All extra’s will be added to the final invoice

Lunch & Classroom

Cancellation Policy

Complete Booking Form

Payment

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Either download from the website or complete the attached booking form and send it back to us - please remember to keep a copy for your records - we will be in touch 2 weeks before your visit to go through everything with you.

• No deposit required.• Payment can be made on the day of your visit by card, cash or cheque, unless agreed otherwise. Please make cheques payable to J & S J Harrison. • Additional adults pay group admission prices.• All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT.• VAT will be charged where applicable.

Packed lunches can be eaten in the outdoor picnic areas. In poor weather, facilities are available to eat indoors; groups are welcome to book the classroom/conference facilities by prior arrangement at no extra cost. This facility is booked on a first-come, first-served basis, although priority is given to special needs groups and toddlers.

In the event that you need to cancel your trip the following cancellation policy applies: • Over 6 weeks from date of visit - No charge • 4 - 6 weeks from date of visit - 50% of total invoice• Within 4 weeks of the date of visit - 100% payment required

The numbers that are booked, will be the numbers charged for.

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Health & Safety:Important Information

Visitors With Specific Needs

A disabled toilet is available. Although we have made every effort to make the farm and facilities accessible to all visitors, regrettably some areas of the farm are inaccessible for unaccompanied wheelchair users and assistance may be needed in some areas. We are happy to tailor educational activities to meet specific needs.

Farm Rules

• Children must be supervised at all times, especially during handwashing to ensure children use the bacterial soap provided and wash their hands thoroughly with warm water.

• All groups MUST be accompanied or have ready access toat least one first aider (with nationally recognised qualification).

• Pupils must wear the following suitable clothing:Sturdy Footwear (wellingtons in wet weather)Long trousers and sleeves to ride the Wizzick Slide Raincoat incase it rains!Sunhat incase the sun shines • School sweatshirts to be worn foridentification purposes.

• Eat only in designated areas and rememberto wash hands thoroughly beforehand.

• Do not enter any of the animal enclosuresor attempt to scare the animals through the fences.

• To ensure we keep the farm and our countrysideclean and tidy please take away all rubbish with you.

• Please note all rides are weather permitting andwill be omitted from visits if the weather poses anykind of health and safety risk.

• No dogs allowed except guide dogs.

• Pregnant ladies must avoid contact with sheep and goats.

• In order to meet health and safety requirements and safeguard the health of both visitors and animals we may need to close areas of the farm without prior warning.

• The farm operates a strict no smoking policy, other than in designated smoking areas.

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Logo & Descriptions

DEFRA - Supporting and developing British farming, and encouraging sustainable food production, is one of the three departmental priorities laid down in Defra’s Structural Reform Plan (SRP). This includes helping to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of the whole food chain, including farms and the fish industry, to ensure a secure, environmentally sustainable and healthy supply of food with improved standards of animal welfare. In particular, Farm animals: animal welfare, animal health and diseases, and livestock movement controls.

FFS - Aims to ensure that school trips to farms are safe, enjoyable and educationally worthwhile. All FFS members meet the required standards in the provision of facilities and educational resources for farm visits. These include Health and Safety, current employers liability insurance and adequate toilet and hand washing facilities. Livestock on farms have to be attended by a vet at regular intervals.

Council for LOtC - The Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge is a nationally recognised benchmark that brings together all existing safety and quality badges into one easily identifiable mark of quality. The Quality Badge makes it easier for teaching professionals to organise LOtC activities by helping them to identify organisations providing good quality LOtC activities, reducing paperwork and red tape.

The Quality Badge is awarded to organisations which have pledged to engage in an ongoing process to sustain good-quality learning outside the classroom and have demonstrated that they meet six quality indicators. These indicators show the provider:

1. Has a process in place to assist users to plan the learning experience effectively 2. Provides accurate information about its offer 3. Provides activities, experience or resources which meet learner needs 4. Reviews the experience and acts on feedback 5. Meets the needs of the users; and 6. has safety management processes in place to manage risk effectively

To find out more about the Quality Badge please visit www.lotcqualitybadge.org.uk

The National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN) - Is the only co-operative group established to provide professional assistance and support to Farm and Rural Diversification Enterprises. The NFAN is unique, as the only independent national co-operative for farm and rural attractions.

We welcome:• Coach tour operators

• Special interest groups• Brownies, Guides,

Cubs & Scouts• Photographers and

other enthusiasts • Holiday clubs

• Pre school & playgroups.

Special rates are available.

EXCELLENTCOACH &

CAR PARKING

CARAVAN/CAMPING

PICNIC AREA

WALLABIES& LLAMAS

SHEEP

PONIESRARE BREEDS

FARMSAFARI

LLAMAS

ENTRANCETO PADDOCKS

PICNIC AREA

CATERPILLAR RIDES

JUNIOR QUAD BIKING

INDOOR FUN

INDOOR FUN

CAFE & GIFT SHOP

EVENTS 2011

SPECIAL OFFER

The Great Easter Fun Day & PerformancesEaster Sunday

Sunday 24th April

Enjoy Spectacular Birds of Prey DisplaysMonday 25th April

Donkey RidesMay Day

Sunday 1st May & Monday 2nd May

Viking & Early Medieval Festival Spring Bank

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th & Monday 30th May

Lambing & CalvingOngoing from Easter to the end of May

Sheep Shearing Displays Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th June

Inflatable FunAugust Bank Holiday

Sunday 28th & Monday 29th August

Barn Boogie & Bands Throughout The DaySaturday 3rd & Sunday 4th September

Halloween By Day & By NightSaturday 29th & Sunday 30th October

Saturday 5th November

www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk01282 841148

Opening Times 2011

Admission Charges

Main Season2nd April – 4th September

Tuesday To Sunday - 10am to 5pm (Last Admission 4pm)

Bank HolidaysOpen Bank Holiday Mondays

School HolidaysOpen Everyday Including Mondays

Autumn Season10th September – 23rd October

WEEKENDS ONLY

October Half TermOpen Everyday 24th - 30th Oct

Children – £5.50Adults – £5.00

Senior Citizens - £4.50Under 2’s – £3.00Under 1’s – FREE

Family Packages From £20.00Season Tickets (Unlimited Entrance) - £35.00pp

Group Discounts & Special Birthday Packages AvailableFor promotions and special offers see our website throughout the season

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A6068A56A682

Earby

Kelbrook

Barnoldswick

Barrowford

Church

Gisburn

Clitheroe

Nelson

Colne

Thornton-in-Craven

SKIPTON

KEIGHLEY

BURNLEY/BLACKBURN

M65

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Bring this voucher along and claim your 1 free caterpillarride or 1 free coffee 1 voucher per person per visit. Redeemable only on completion of this voucher

For promotions and special offers throughout the season see our website

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The small print - Always wash your hands after animal contact. Children must be supervised at all times. Guide dogs are welcome but for the comfort and safety of our livestock, please leave other pooches behind. If you are pregnant, we offer our congratulations - please avoid contact with sheep and goats. All information is correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right to cancel, alter or suspend attractions without prior notice. No liability for loss, delay or inconvenience can be accepted. The farm operates a non-smoking policy. The Wizzick farm safari ride is not recommended for pregnant women or people with back or joint injuries or heart conditions. All rides are weather permitting. THFCP cannot accept liability for any damage or personal injury incurred whilst visiting the farm and whilst on any ride.

01282 841148

We are just off the A56 in Thornton-in-Craven,between Clitheroe, Colne and Skipton and have ample free

coach and car parking right outside the entrance.

John & Sandra HarrisonThornton-in-Craven, near Skipton,

North Yorkshire BD23 3TJEmail: [email protected]


For excellent all-weather educational facilities on a spotlessly clean working farm, visit us! We support Learning Outside the Classroom and hold the LOtC Quality Badge. Our aim is to provide quality learning experiences in a safe environment, helping young people to learn through first hand activities about farming, food and our natural environment. We are also approved members of the Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme.


Experience animal encounters, tuck into a special feast of healthy and tasty homemade food, and explore the farm. A fab and unique way to spend your day. Get in touch, we have various packages available.

Caravan & Camping

Situated within easy reach of Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales the family run Thornton Hall Farm Country Park is an ideal choice for walking, shopping, sightseeing or just a tranquil place to stay. Visitors can enjoy the irresistible tea room, where we serve a selection of quality teas and coffees as well as freshly prepared sandwiches, paninis, delicious soup, handmade cakes and Yorkshire Dales ice cream. Visitors can also enjoy the benefits of the visitor centre as well as the beautiful Craven and Pendle countryside, with nearby attractions including Pendle Hill, Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales. Our site is a five pitch site certified by the Camping and Caravanning Club. We also welcome rallies.


Our fully equipped conference facilities offer excellent views across the stunning countryside. Create aneffective working environment for your event & hostyour next training course, conference or AGM with usfor up to 30 delegates, for a truly fresh approach. We are more than happy to work with you to create a venue that best suits your needs so please get in touch and see how we can help.

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School & Group Visits

Near Skipton, North Yorkshire

01282 841148www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk


School & Group Visits

Fun Family Day Out


Caravan & Camping

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Earby

Kelbrook

Barnoldswick

Barrowford

Church

Gisburn

Clitheroe

Nelson

Colne

Thornton-in-Craven

Skipton

Keighley

Burnley/Blackburn

M65


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Pre-booked school and group visitsare welcome throughout the season


• Ride On Tractors• Wizzick Slide







A59

A6068A56A682

Earby

Kelbrook

Barnoldswick

Barrowford

Church

Gisburn

Clitheroe

Nelson

Colne

Thornton-in-Craven

SKIPTON

KEIGHLEY

BURNLEY/BLACKBURN

M65

The small print - Always wash your hands after animal contact. Children must be supervised at all times. Guide dogs are welcome but for the comfort and safety of our livestock, please leave other pooches behind. If you are pregnant, we offer our congratulations - please avoid contact with sheep and goats. All information is correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right to cancel, alter or suspend attractions without prior notice. No liability for loss, delay or inconvenience can be accepted. The farm operates a non-smoking policy. The Wizzick farm safari ride is not recommended for pregnant women or people with back or joint injuries. All rides are weather permitting. THFCP cannot accept liability for any damage or personal injury incurred whilst visiting the farm and whilst on any ride.

01282 841148

We are just off the A56 in Thornton-in-Craven,between Clitheroe, Colne and Skipton.

John & Sandra HarrisonThornton-in-Craven, near Skipton,

North Yorkshire, BD23 3TJEmail: [email protected]


A59

A6068A56A682

Earby

Kelbrook

Barnoldswick

Barrowford

Church

Gisburn

Clitheroe

Nelson

Colne

Thornton-in-Craven

Skipton

Keighley

Burnley/Blackburn

M65


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The small print - Always wash your hands after animal contact. Children must be supervised at all times. Guide dogs are welcome but for the comfort and safety of our livestock, please leave other pooches behind. If you are pregnant, we offer our congratulations - please avoid contact with sheep and goats. All information is correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right to cancel, alter or suspend attractions without prior notice. No liability for loss, delay or inconvenience can be accepted. The farm operates a non-smoking policy. The Wizzick farm safari ride is not recommended for pregnant women or people with back or joint injuries or heart conditions. All rides are weather permitted. THFCP cannot accept liability for any damage or personal injury incurred whilst visiting the farm and whilst on any ride. We are a working farm and may need to close areas of the farm without prior warning. This is to meet Health and Safety requirements and safeguard the health of both visitors and animals.

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farm so please make sure you recycle this leaflet at

the end of the year.

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