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Acton Scott Heritage Farm

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Our charity is open 10-4.30pm, weekends, bank holidays & school hols (Wed-Sun).

One of Shropshire’s oldest and most prestigious visitor attractions, as seen on ‘Victorian Farm’. Acton Scott Historic Working Farm in the Shropshire hills, between Ludlow and Shrewsbury, demonstrates life on a farm at the turn of the 19th century, as seen on BBC2's Victorian farm. A visitor attraction for all ages, we also offer a wide range of rural and traditional craft courses.

26/06/2026

🧵 **Step into the wonderful world of patchwork and quilting!** 🪡 Join us on **Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June** for a weekend celebrating the rich heritage of patchwork and quilting in the beautiful surroundings of our Victorian farm.

Whether you're an experienced quilter, love traditional crafts, or are simply curious to have a go, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Throughout the weekend you can:
🪡 Watch live patchwork and quilting demonstrations
🧵 Discover the history and stories behind this timeless craft
🧺 See beautiful handmade quilts on display
✨ Try your hand at piecing and quilting in a hoop or frame
🏡 Experience traditional textile crafts in our traditional Victorian cottage

Our volunteers have also been busy creating beautiful handmade patchwork kits and gifts, available to purchase in the shop—perfect for taking a little piece of the weekend home with you.

📅 **Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June**
⏰ **10:00am – 4:30pm** (last entry 3:00pm)

We'd love to welcome you for a relaxing, creative day celebrating one of Britain's best-loved heritage crafts.

🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://www.actonscottheritagefarm.org.uk/events/heritage-patchwork-and-quilting-weekend-27-28-june-2026/

25/06/2026

A big thank you to the Cheshirelivesteamers and the Midland Oil Engine Club for sharing their wonderful collection of engines with us all last weekend for Father's Day.

We had a fantastic time and especially enjoyed the miniature steam rides around the Farm 😊Thank you and we look forward to next year!

24/06/2026

Despite the heat☀️!! We are having a wonderful time, setting up for our heritage quilting weekend taking place this Saturday and Sunday.

What do you think of this lovely piece made by one of our volunteers?

Do join us for our Heritage quilting & patchwork weekend 27 & 28 June, 10am-4.30pm. We’ll have talks, demonstrations, stories (and quilts!) as well as have a go at using our quilting frame in the cottage.

20/06/2026

We’ve had a wonderful day on the Farm today ❤️ who’s coming tomorrow for Father’s Day?

We’re open 10-4.30pm with even more steam engines, vintage tractors and miniature steam engine rides around the Farm.

Don’t forget to bring your suntan lotion and a hat 😎

19/06/2026

Our Steam Weekend starts tomorrow - we are all very excited. Everyone is busy getting the farm ready and doing final preparations with Cheshirelivesteamers and on Sunday we will be joined by the Midland Oil Engine Club. Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June - we're looking forward to welcoming everyone to join us.

18/06/2026

We can't wait for the weekend. Steam power and horse power - what's not to like! Our steam weekend is Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of June, come and celebrate the start of summer and Father's Day with us - it's going to be a really special weekend 😍

17/06/2026

There's so much to see and do on the Farm for Father's Day weekend. We are delighted to be joined by the Cheshirelivesteamers and Midlands Oil Engine Club and will have all of our regular favourites at the farm as well. You can meet the shire horses, check out the chickens and find out about Victorian farm life with the costume character demonstrators.

16/06/2026

This Father's Day weekend on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 26, we are hosting a Steam Weekend with Cheshirelivesteamers and Midland Oil Engine Club (sunday only).

As well as meeting all of our fantastic costume characters, spotting our rare breed animals and exploring the victorian farm, visitors will be able to view vintage steam engines in our beautiful setting.

You can enjoy a tasty lunch in the cafe or settle in with a picnic on the green.

Standard entry addmission prices, free entry for Season Ticket holders and under 6s.

14/06/2026

We've been reading some of the Trip Advisor reviews that you lovely people have been leaving us. We're a bit emotional after reading them. The hard work from all of the Trusees, volunteers and staff is really paying off. Thank you to everyone that has taken the time to review us on Trip Advisor, Google or Facebook, it really helps with building our profile back up 😍

13/06/2026

If you didn't manage to come along to the sheep shearing day today, then don't worry as you can still visit tomorrow (Sunday 14 June 26). You can find out about the journey from sheep to fleece and gain insight into the heritage skills associated with wool production.

There is plenty to do on the farm for all ages, including meeting the costume characters, exploring the farmyard and buildings, childrens games in the barn and a play kitchen in the shepherds wagon for the little ones.

Address

Acton Scott Heritage Farm, Acton Scott
Church Stretton
SY66QN

Opening Hours

Saturday	10am - 4:30pm
Sunday	10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01694 781307

Website

http://actonscottheritagefarm.org.uk/

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