New Year, New Shepherds, New Flock, Familiar Faces

Young couple Olivia and Josh, both in their late 20s, have taken over the reins this year. Both have a long history of agricultural and animal husbandry experience. When the opportunity to build a flock at Elsham became available, it was a dream come true. Starting from scratch in 2024, they started building their new flock, which is currently just over 40 ewes strong.

They are extremely excited to share their first lambing with the public This April over two weekends, and you’ll be able to book lamb bottle-feeding experiences throughout the Easter holidays.

The event is included with Park and Garden admission, giving you access to the Park and Gardens. No booking is necessary, just pay at the door. 

Adult £8/Concession £7.50(Students,Blue cards,People with disabilities + 1 free carer) /Children £6.50(3 and above)/Family £28(2 Adults and 3 Children) 

Pregnant women are advised not to attend this event, as close contact with sheep during lambing poses a risk to the health of the mother and unborn child from infections sheep can carry.

Good Hygiene practices are essential to avoid cross-contamination of infectious diseases in sheep and humans. Please wash your hands at exit/entry and avoid touching them.

New Year, New Shepherds, New Flock, Familiar Faces

Young couple Olivia and Josh, both in their late 20s, have taken over the reins this year. Both have a long history of agricultural and animal husbandry experience. When the opportunity to build a flock at Elsham became available, it was a dream come true. Starting from scratch in 2024, they started building their new flock, which is currently just over 40 ewes strong.

They are extremely excited to share their first lambing with the public this April over two weekends. You’ll be able to book lamb bottle feeding experiences throughout the Easter holidays.

The event is included with Park and Garden admission, giving you access to the Park and Gardens. No booking is necessary, just pay at the door. 

Adult £8/Concession £7.50(Students,Blue cards,People with disabilities + 1 free carer) /Children £6.50(3 and above)/Family £28(2 Adults and 3 Children) 

Pregnant women are advised not to attend this event as close contact with sheep during the lambing poses a risk to the health of the mother and unborn child from infections sheep can carry.

Good Hygiene practices are essential to avoid cross-contamination of infectious diseases in sheep and humans. Please wash your hands at exit/entry and avoid touching them.

Come and bottle-feed lambs at Elsham Hall this year and support British farming with new young shepherds Olivia, Josh and family. Sessions will take place in groups of up to 20 and last for just over an hour. Learn about sheep and feel free to ask as many questions as you possibly can.

• Please be aware although unlikely, there is a chance various diseases can transfer from the sheep to humans. We highly recommend you wash your hands before and after the experience. We will also give you the option to wear gloves/aprons if you so wish. We strongly advise pregnant women not to attend as they can be specifically vulnerable in the unlikely occurrence of transmission.

• Please arrive 15 minutes outside of the sheep barn to meet a staff member. Please bring your receipt (digital or printed). We will provide you with a health and safety waiver you will have to sign before you begin.

• Make sure to bring appropriate clothing, as any handling of livestock can get messy. 

• Suitable for children of all ages (3 years and above) but must be in a ratio of 2 children per 1 adult. (Attending adults must have tickets)

• Please read the above terms carefully as this event booking is nonrefundable unless we cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Included with admission

Come and celebrate half-term by seeing our incredible and extensive variety of Snowdrops or Galanthus (est - 100,000s). Snowdrop bulbs have been planted at Elsham for generations. We are also home to the Giant Snowdrop or Galanthus Elwesii which was discovered by distant relative Henry John Elwes on a visit to Turkey in 1874. His family home, Colesbourne Park and Gardens in Gloucestershire is still open to the public to this day. It boasts one of the biggest collections of snowdrops in the world.

https://www.colesbournegardens.org.uk/

Interesting Facts about snowdrops;

-Snowdrops contain natural anti-freeze proteins which protect them from Ice, frost and snow.

-It’s Greek name Galanthus translates as ‘Milk flower”.

-Snowdrops aren’t actually native to the uk. It’s not clear when they were brought over, but it was during the 18th century they were officially recorded in the wild.

-Snowdrops can be incredibly valuable with avid collectors named ‘galanthophile’s’ paying £100s - £1000s for rare bulbs.

-Galantamine is a compound found within snowdrops which is used to help manage Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

We will continue to be open from 10 am to 4 pm every day this Christmas Holiday, including Boxing Day, for the first time in Elsham’s History!!

We will only be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.

Christmas holidays can be hectic and stressful. We’ll be here for those who want a quiet escape or a refreshing winter walk with the family. Alpacas Freddie and Winston will be looking forward to seeing you.

Halloween Half-Term Kids Animal Encounter (Online Booking Only)

Tickets will go on sale from our online shop on Wednesday the 18th of September.

The Halloween encounters will be taking place daily from the 19th - 27th of October.

Includes;

• Free Park and Garden admission for the day (1 Child + 1 Free Adult)

• For 1 hour (12 pm - 1 pm) meet Exotic encounters of the world in the trail centre to Interact and hold Insects, Spiders, Snakes, and a certain Skunk.

• Wizard/Witch's hat and a trick-or-treating bucket of candy

Important Info;

• Please arrive 20-25 minutes before to collect your wristbands. Please bring your receipt (digital or printed).

• It's a 5-minute walk from the shop to the trail centre next to Mud and Stud cottage.

• The session begins at 12 pm and ends at 1 pm.

• Suitable for children of all ages

• This event booking is nonrefundable unless we have to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Included with admission

Come and celebrate half term by seeing our incredible and extensive variety of Snowdrops or Galanthus (est - 100,000s). Snowdrop bulbs have been planted at Elsham for generations. We are also home to the Giant Snowdrop or Galanthus Elwesii which was discovered by distant relative Henry John Elwes on a visit to Turkey in 1874. His family home, Colesbourne Park and Gardens in Gloucestershire is still open to the public to this day. It boasts one of the biggest collections of snowdrops in the world.

https://www.colesbournegardens.org.uk/

Interesting Facts about snowdrops;

-Snowdrops contain natural anti-freeze proteins which protect them from Ice, frost and snow.

-It’s Greek name Galanthus translates as ‘Milk flower”.

-Snowdrops aren’t actually native to the uk. It’s not clear when they were brought over, but it was during the 18th century they were officially recorded in the wild.

-Snowdrops can be incredibly valuable with avid collectors named ‘galanthophile’s’ paying £100s - £1000s for rare bulbs.

-Galantamine is a compound found within snowdrops which is used to help manage Alzheimer’s and Dementia.