Summer in Dorset Sleepover - Woodland Wonders and More!

Enjoy a day on a working organic farm with your family

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 – Thursday, August 31, 2023
Magdalen Farm, Chard, United Kingdom

Summer in Dorset Sleepover - Woodland Wonders and More!

Enjoy a day on a working organic farm with your family

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 – Thursday, August 31, 2023
Magdalen Farm, Chard, United Kingdom

What you need to know

    

Come along and enjoy our Summer in Dorset events, enjoy a sleepover with fun farm and nature based activities together, exploring the countryside and learning new facts.

Summer in Dorset sleepovers are for low income families whose children are eligible for free school meals. 

On this 'Woodland and more' themed event you will explore the great outdoors, explore the woods finding out all about the creatures and plants living there plus have a go at building a den and learn to safely light a fire using a flint and steel.

Learn interesting facts about our woodlands and plants living there plus have a go at making a den and learn how to safely light a fire using a flint and steel

Spend the evening around the campfire toasting marshmallow and making s'mores, having fun outdoors learning about our environment, meet the animals and help to feed them.

Enjoy finding out about some of the organic foods we grow and help collect delicious salad to go with your lunch which we will provide – just let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements, we will be only too happy to accommodate.

We will tailor the event to suit the needs of the individuals in the group so it is important you let us know in advance of any requirements you and your family may have.  

Please only book a room to accommodate your party size where available.

Full details will be sent to you in advance of your visit.
On-site we have 3 all-terrain wheelchairs (bookable in advance) to help those less able to get around the farm if necessary.

About Us:

Magdalen is a working organic farm set in the glorious countryside of Dorset & Somerset.  At the heart of our farm is an education centre from which we offer activities with accommodation and delicious meals. Our aim is to encourage as many people as possible from all walks of life to enjoy the great outdoors.

Location

Magdalen Farm
Winsham, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4PA United Kingdom

Magdalen Farm is accessible with the following modes of transport:

Car - we are located between the towns of Beaminster (Dorset), Crewkerne (Somerset) and Chard (Somerset).  For further travel details please use the link here.

Train - our nearest train station is Crewkerne - 7 miles from the farm on the London Waterloo to Exeter line.  Please arrange for a taxi to bring transfer from the station.

Bus - No 99 from Taunton to Yeovil stops at the end of the driveway to the farm.

When

  • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:00 AM
  • Ends Thursday, August 31, 2023 12:45 PM
  • Timezone: United Kingdom Time
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