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Festive Heavy Horses

Meet a Shire horse decked out in sleigh bells

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

If the weather permits, Lady the Shire horse will come out for a meet and greet, bedecked in festive sleigh bells.

Head over to Home Farm to enjoy the decorations in the Great Barn and get the chance to say hello to Lady in person.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

Suitable for wheelchairs. Please notify in advance if any accessibility adjustments would be beneficial - a mobility scooter can be booked in advance and the estate buggy can provide transfers between Welcome and the Farm.

Meeting point

Meet outside the Great Barn on Wimpole Home Farm.

Suitability for children

This event is suitable for all ages.

What to bring and wear

As this will be held outdoors, dress appropriate to the weather on the day.

Other

Please understand that Lady's availability to come out will be dependent upon the weather and her wellbeing on the day.

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