Coronavirus (COVID-19)

If you are planning on travelling distance to attractions, we would recommend that you contact the venues directly in advance to avoid disappointment.

If you, or any of your party have a new persistant cough, or develop a fever of 38C, we would instead advise you to use the NHS's dedicated website for professional advice.

South of England Rare Breeds Centre

What ever the weather or time of the year, no other attraction offers so much to see and do as the Rare Breeds Centre with it's unique mix of fun, excitement and countryside adventure. Get up close to our sheep, Manx Loaghtan, Jacob, Lincoln Longwool, Wensleydale, Portland and Southdowns, shake trotters with our lovely pigs, Berkshire, British Lop, Gloucestershire Old Spots, Tamworth, Large Black, Middle White and the British Saddleback.....not forgetting out two famous pigs, 'THE TAMWORTH TWO'. Meet our friendly cows, British White, Gloucester, Beef Shorthorn and the magnificicent Longhorns. The Rare Breeds Centre owned and operated by Canterbury Oast Trust, a charity that provides home, care and occupational opportunities for over 120 disabled adults. All income generated by your visit goes directly to the Trust.

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