A local attraction and working farm has relaunched 'Tots Thursday'.

Rutland Farm Park on Oakham's Uppingham Road is bringing back Tots Thursday in March.

Owned by Clive and Julie and run day-to-day by their hard-working daughter Farmer Amy, the working and play farm is the place to be for families and children, big or small, this half term. Visitors can get up close with a range of rare-breed animals and enjoy grooming and petting sessions with rabbits, guinea pigs, goats and more furry and feathered friends, as well as joining in with a host of activities put on by the friendly team.

Farmer Amy with one of the furry residents of the farm. Image credit: Rutland Farm Park.

Adding to their busy schedule, the team are bringing back a special day dedicated to children under 5, with bargain prices to boot.

Tots Thursday welcomes parents, guardians and childminders with children under the age of five for a variety of activities, every Thursday during term time.

Activities include:

• Story time 
• Themed arts and crafts
• Farm games 

Tots Thursday is back at Rutland Farm Park on 7 March. Image credit: Nub News.

Daphne's Tea Room, which is attached to the family farm, will also be open for food and drinks, offering a lunch meal deal alongside the brand new weekly activity.

The café and tea room has the same opening times as the farm:

Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm. The farm opens on Mondays during the summer and throughout the holidays.

Daphne's Tea Room is a hidden gem serving home made and dairy and gluten free meals and snacks. Image credit: Nub News.

The team at Daphne's make almost all of their goodies in-store and source ingredients locally, as well as offering dairy and gluten free options, so there really is something for everyone.

Daphne's is open to the public and is accessible without paying entry to the farm, so even if you aren't animal mad like Farmer Amy and the team, there is still a cosy chair and handmade cake or savoury snack waiting for you!

The team serve sweets, light bites, ice cream and larger lunches. Image credit: Nub News.

Find the farm at:

Uppingham Road

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6JD

You can treat your love to a gift at the shop too, packed with toys, local eggs, preserves and more. Image credit: Nub News.

Or call the team on 01572 722 122 to book a table at Daphne's or to find out more about Tots Thursday ahead of its return on 7 March 2024.

Alternatively, head to the RFP website for entrance information and to plan your visit.