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Spring is such a lovely time of year, and there's nothing lovelier than all the adorable lambs at our local farms. It's a great experience for kids to see, meet and sometimes even bottle feed the lambs. 

So here's a rundown of lots of local places you can meet newborn lambs...you might even get to see some being born!

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Lamb Bottle Feeding at Church Farm, Ardeley
Sat 14th February 2026 - Sun 10th May 202 - Various times- see listing details
Join us for lamb bottle feeding this spring. This is a unique and memorable experience for people of all ages. Commencing from February Half Term 2026.
A total of six people can bottle feed the lambs per session (each has a separate lamb). The price includes Lamb Bottle Feeding for one person only (young children must have one accompanying adult in the pen to help them), please remember to book Farm Day passes for all farm visitors (under two's are free). Farm Day passes include access to the farm, the farm trail and activity book, plus the woodland play area.
What's included:
You will get to bottle feed one of our hand reared lambs.
A spacious enclosure where you can sit and spend time feeding and getting to know the lambs.
Ask the farmer any questions about our lambs and sheep.
A certificate to say you have bottle fed one of our lambs.
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Lamb Feeding Experience at Herrings Green Activity Farm
Various dates from Saturday March 21st 2026
Spring into Easter with Our Lamb Feeding Experience! Celebrate the magic of spring with a truly memorable Lamb Feeding Experience, perfect for all ages! Step into our Baby Barn and meet our adorable spring lambs for an up-close, hands-on experience you won't forget. This intimate session lasts approximately 25 minutes and includes:
Close-up time with our lambs - the perfect chance to snap some gorgeous photos
Bottle-feed our lambs - Feed our beautiful spring babies
Question time with our friendly animal keeper - learn all about lambs and life on the farm
All-day admission to the farm and bird of prey centre included
Sessions run in small groups of just 8 guests, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the experience
Experience duration: approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
A heart-warming spring experience for families, animal lovers, and anyone looking to make special Easter memories.
*Please note: this experience is not suitable for pregnant women.
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Lambing Week at Mead Open Farm
Sat 14th February 2026 - Sun 22nd February 2026
Get ready to welcome the newest - and cutest - arrivals at Mead Open Farm as Lambing Week returns from 14th to 22nd February 2026! Watch our new-born lambs take their very first steps in our undercover Lambing Barn and keep an eye out on our expectant ewes as you may even be lucky enough to see a little lamb being born.
Plus, enjoy all our indoor and outdoor play, plus daily animal activities.
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February Frolics at Willows Activity Farm
Sat 14th February 2026 - Sun 22nd February 2026
Join us for our cutest event of the year - a February Half-Term full of new life & farmyard fun! Come and watch the smallest members of our flock start to arrive at Willows, supervised by Tuck the Shepherd - we can't wait to welcome 'ewe'. During our February Frolics half term event there'll be live lambing, newborn lamb bottle feeding demonstrations and a full day's programme of fleecy fun for a baa-rilliant day out. Visit the Lambing Pens to meet the shepherd and learn about lambing throughout the day. You can also enjoy hands-on fun with Mad Science - watch explosive shows and visit their science stations. Don't miss this fabulous family day out!
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Lambing Weekend at Oaklands College, St Albans
Sat 9th May 2026 - Sun 10th May 2026 11am - 5pm (VIP entry from 9am)
Join us on the 9th and 10th of May 2026 for Lambing weekend, a community focused, family-friendly event celebrating the joy of spring in the heart of St Albans!
Spring is the season of new life and what better way to celebrate than at our much-loved Lambing Weekend! Come and meet our newborn lambs, explore the farm and zoo, and enjoy a weekend packed with fun for the whole family.
What's on:
Watch live performances from Bluey and Bingo throughout the day!
Meet our adorable lambs and farm animals
Tractor rides across the beautiful countryside
Bouncy inflatables and children's fun zone
Local craft stalls and educational displays
Delicious food vendors including vegan and vegetarian options
Support local causes like Cecil's Sanctuary and YMCA
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Lamb Bottle Feeding at Aldenham Country Park
Sat 14th February 2026 - Mon 4th May 2026 9am-4pm
Create memories that last a lifetime whilst Bottle Feeding our adorable lambs!
This gentle, hands-on experience allows adults and children to get up close, help feed our friendly lambs, and learn more about life on the farm. A truly heart-warming activity and the perfect addition to a family day out at Aldenham Country Park.
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And if that wasn't enough...

The Things to Do section is packed with ideas to do at home, getting out and about locally, and a whole host of attractions nationwide if you fancy an adventure!

Like to read reviews of places to go before you try them? Then have a look through my Tried and Tested reviews.

Looking for a great club, camp, holiday workshop or play scheme for your child? Then check out the Holiday Clubs section.

If you fancy a break from cooking over the Holidays, the Food and Drink section has lots of local takeaways, pubs, restaurants and cafés.

The holidays are a great time to get everyone together and capture special memories, so have a look through the list of local photographers if you'd like a family shoot.

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