ROOKERY OPEN FARM

30/09/2026

Dear Customers
Please be aware we are now on our October opening hours. So we be closed week days expect for the Half term week.
Many Thanks. Rookery Team.

18/08/2026

Animal Fun Fact No. 5
Sheep 🐑

👂 Sheep have excellent hearing and a wide field of vision.

✂️ Their wool grows continuously and needs regular shearing.

🧠 Sheep have a strong memory and can recognise the faces of other sheep and people.

🐑 There are over 1,000 different breeds of sheep around the world.

🥛Sheep have been kept by humans for thousands of years for their wool, milk, and meat.

Did You Know?

An adult male sheep is called a ram, an adult female is called a ewe, and a group of sheep is called a flock.

11/08/2026

Animal Fun Fact No. 4
Alpaca

🦙 Alpaca fleece is very soft, warm, and naturally water-resistant.

💬 Alpacas usually communicate by making gentle humming sounds.

🌈 There are more than 20 natural fleece colours, from bright white to deep black.

🏃 Alpacas can run at speeds of up to 55 km/h (34 mph) over short distances.

😄 When annoyed or frightened, alpacas may spit - but they usually spit at other alpacas rather than people!

Did You Know?

Alpacas are related to llamas and camels?

01/08/2026

Animal Fun Facts No. 3
Donkeys 🫏

🧠 Donkeys have excellent memories and can remember places and other donkeys for many years.

👂Their long ears help them hear sounds from far away and keep cool in hot weather.

🚨 Donkeys make a loud call called a bray, which can be heard over long distances.

🤔 They are known for being careful thinkers rather than stubborn—they often stop to assess unfamiliar situations.

🫏 Donkeys have been helping people carry loads and work on farms for thousands of years.

Did You Know?

An adult male donkey is called a jack, an adult female is called a jenny (or jennet), and a group of donkeys is called a herd.

29/07/2026

We are curious… please help by reacting to this post 😊

Question: Do your children prefer our large three storey indoor soft play barn or the spacious outdoor play area with various play equipment?

👍🏻 = indoor

❤️ = outdoor

29/07/2026

29/07/2026

Animal Fun Facts No. 2
Pigs 🐖

🐽 A pig’s nose is so powerful it can dig underground to find tasty food.

🧠 Pigs are among the smartest farm animals and can learn tricks, play games, and remember things for a long time.

💬 Pigs make lots of different sounds to communicate with each other.

🏃 Pigs can run surprisingly fast - up to about 18 km/h (11 mph)!

🌈 Pigs come in many different colours, shapes, and sizes depending on their breed.

Did You Know?

An adult male pig is called a boar and an adult female is called a sow.

27/07/2026

Visiting soon? Wondering if we sell drinks and snacks? YES… We have got you covered 👍🏻

27/07/2026

Not visited Rookery Open Farm yet? Here is a review that may help…

27/07/2026

Planning a family day out with us soon?…

You are welcome to bring your own picnic or purchase some reasonably priced goodies from us ☕️ 🧁 🥪 🍦

* Please note that we do not have a kitchen so cannot offer any hot food unfortunately.