Half term is in full swing in Rutland, and there is plenty of family-friendly fun to be had at Rutland Farm Park.

Until Sunday 2 June, Rutland Farm Park on Oakham's Uppingham Road is taking a trip back in time as the team mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings with a host of 1940s fun and learning opportunities.

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.

The team said: "Take a trip back in time to the 1940s to remember the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings on 6 June.

"See how farming was done during the war have a go at some of our activities and be sure to dress up and join in the fun."

Included in entry to the farm, children and adults will have the chance to:

• learn about digging for Victory
• join guinea pig cuddle sessions
• meet the lambs
• meet the cows
• feed the animals
• take part in historic activities

Visitors will also have the chance to learn about the Ball family history and the inspirational Cecil Ball, who was injured in the line of duty.

Pop to the tea room for an afternoon tea and some traditional, homemade classics. Image credit: Nub News.

Daphne's Tea Room, which is attached to the family farm, will be open for food and drinks throughout the holidays, and can be accessed without paying entry to the farm, for those who simply want to pop in for a bite to eat.

The tea room is also where you can pick up local produce as well as animal feed to give to the furry residents - although the team have asked that visitors do not feed the horses.

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 make almost all of their goodies in-store and source ingredients locally, so you can guarantee that you and your lover will enjoy the freshest of cakes, scones, sandwiches and more at the romantic event.

Once you are full of sweet and savoury treats and snacks, you can enjoy a stroll around the farm, visiting the goats, ducks, llamas, alpacas, horses, cows and other animals, and take the kids to the play area or to sponsor one of the animals on the farm.

Visit the goats and other animals on the Rutland farm. 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 the half term activities and sessions.

Alternatively, head to the Rutland Farm Park website for entrance information and to plan your visit.