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Events 2008

Whether you're looking to develop forgotten skills with another of our popular masterclasses, or keen to sample some delicious local food and drink, or perhaps you'd like to explore Torbay's beautiful wildilfe - there's something for everone at Occombe Farm.


Please note that all events are subject to change.

Children attending an Occombe Farm event

Children at the farm looking at insects

A gorpu visit in the evening

Letterboxing Trail for children
We've created a family activity around the farm - wildlife stamps are hidden along the Nature Trail in wooden boxes. Children have to follow clues to find the stamps and try to collect all ten. Pick up a sheet from the Farm Shop for 50p. Good hunting.

Audio Trail
You can follow an audio guide around the farm and nature trail. Pick up a handset from the Farm Shop. It's FREE with a refundable deposit.

E-Events

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Occombe Events

Bread Making Masterclass
Saturday 19 July
A hands on day of practical breadmaking with artisan producer Emma Parkin from Emma's Bread.
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: £50 or FREE if you join the Soil Association, includes lunch
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

Digital Photography Masterclass
Sunday 3 August
A hands-on day of learning how to use your digital camera for wildlife photography with local expert Mike Langman
Meet: Warren Barn
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: £50 or FREE if you join the Soil Association includes lunch
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

Farmyard Rangers 1: Young Farmers
Monday 4 August
Help the rangers feed and look after the farmyard animals. Suitable for children 7 -12 years old. Adult supervision required.
Meet: Occombe Farm yard
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Cost: Children £4
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

Meet the Great Green
Friday 8 August
Use nets to harmlessly catch meadow creatures including the Great Green Bush Cricket.
Packed lunches available.
Meet: Outside Occombe Farm Café
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Cost: Children £2

Farmyard Fling
Sunday 10 August
Enjoy a delicious Occombe BBQ, real ales and local cider with live music, entertainment and family activities. Meet: Occombe Farm yard
Time: 11am to 3pm
Cost: Free

Farmyard Rangers 2: Minibeasts Need Homes!
Monday 11 August
Get stuck in creating and constructing a minibeast manor. We will also have a go at sweep netting in our meadow and discovering some of the creatures which may move into the new manor!Suitable for children 7 – 12 years old. Adult supervision required.
Meet: Outside Occombe Farm Café
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Cost: £4 Children
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

Meet the Tractors
Friday 15 August
Come and see our vintage and modern tractors and take part in a kids craft activity making tractors. Trailer Rides around the farm.
Meet: Occombe Farm yard
Time: 11am to 3pm
Cost: Free, £1 per trailer ride

Farm Rangers 3: Bugs & Birds
Monday 18 August
Discover and explore some hidden, secret places at Occombe with a ranger, taking part in pond dipping and bird watching. Binoculars, telescope and nets all provided.
Suitable for children 7- 12 years old. Adult supervision required.
Meet: Outside Occombe Farm Café
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Cost: Children £4
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

Meet the Bees
Friday 22 August
Come and meet the Occombe Bees and our Beekeeper in total safety!
Meet: Occombe Farm yard
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Cost: Free

Farmyard Rangers 4: Baking for Beginners
Tuesday 26 August
Become an Occombe Farm baker for the afternoon - prepare and bake your own bread to take home. Suitable for children 7- 12 years old. Adult supervision required.
Meet: Occombe Farm
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Cost: Children £4
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

Meet the Spiders
Friday 29 August
Kids, want to scare your parents? Test your nerves on a hunt for the big, bad and ugly.
Meet: Occombe Café
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Cost: Children £2


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