Newham Grange Leisure Farm
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Newham Grange Leisure Farm is a farm park and conservation centre located in Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough in the borough of Middlesbrough and the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England. It is one of only 16 nationally approved by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It is open to the public and has many different breeds, including British White and Beef Shorthorn cattle, Whitefaced Woodland and Wensleydale sheep, Berkshire and Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs and various other farm animals.[1]
Historical exhibits include a reproduction of a 19th century veterinary surgery and an early 20th century agricultural merchants shop. The Visitor Centre traces the history of the farm from the 17th century. There are tea rooms, play and picnic areas and an events programme throughout the year. [2]
[edit] External links
- Newham Grange section at Rare Breeds Survival Trust website
- Newham Grange Leisure Farm at About Britain Site
- Farms for school site
[edit] References
- ^ Newham section of RBST website accessed 21st May 2008
- ^ Newham Grange section of About Britain website accessed 21st May 2008
