Down Barn Farm is a 40 hectare, organic grassland farm set in a hollow of the Downs just south of the Ridgeway National Trail. It is home to a prize winning herd of pedigree Beef Shorthorns (the oldest recorded cattle breed) and some very smart Tamworth pigs. Wildlife is abundant including hares and cowslips. There are also some horses and various poultry. Other enterprises include a thriving Bed and Breakfast business catering for walkers and riders using the Ridgeway and all the marvellous off road riding routes around the farm.
Countryside Agency - Photographer Ann Seth 02-4342
How to book:
The farm is open all year round. All visits are free and must be pre-booked.
Mrs Penny Reid
Down Barn Farm
Sparsholt Down
Wantage
Oxon
OX12 9XD
T 01367 820272
E pendomeffect@aol.com
Grid Ref: SU 333 852
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Farm resources
Beef
Pigs
Horses
Facilities
Toilets
Coach and minibus parking
Picnic area
Landscape and habitats
Chalk downland
Archaeological earthworks
Education visits and support
Guided tours
Free pre-visits for teachers
Primary school visits
Secondary school visits
Further education visits
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