# Rare Breeds Centre, Ashford — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Meet heritage farm animals across a sprawling 100-acre site at Highlands Farm, where accessible pathways welcome families with pushchairs and wheelchairs to discover rare and endangered breeds. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ashford/attractions/rare-breeds-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Farm # Rare Breeds Centre Highlands Farm, Woodchurch [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11647737793521530834&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [South of England Rare Breeds Centre](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117034839917837936639) **In short:** Rare Breeds Centre is an attraction in Ashford, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2,100 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Rare Breeds Centre Meet heritage farm animals across a sprawling 100-acre site at Highlands Farm, where accessible pathways welcome families with pushchairs and wheelchairs to discover rare and endangered breeds. ## What's nearby - Canterbury Oast Trust next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Free Wifi Gift Shop Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Linda Coleman](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115720070208540578640/reviews) ★★★★★ Had a great day at The Rare Breeds Centre. Our granddaughters, 7 & 3 loved it there. The Children's Barn was lovely to get close up to animals. All the enclosures were very well presented. Wonderful conditions for the animals. There were 2 playground areas, plenty of seating, abundance of washing stations. Very impressed with it all. We ate in the restaurant, we all enjoyed it. Would thoroughly recommend this place for young children, parents and grandparents. · via Google [Amelia Kirkham](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110328603919482902852/reviews) ★★★★★ I used to come here as a child and have amazing memories, now I bring my daughter here and it's just as fun as I remember. The volunteers are lovely and so friendly, this is definitely one of my favourite days out. 🤎 · via Google [Gregory Fenn](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107224764992839474447/reviews) ★★★★★ The friendliest staff and animals ever, especially the guinea pigs 🐁! An amazing array of breeds of 🐔 🐥 and 🐖 🐷 the woodlands walk was gorgeous and the hamburger meal was lush, if a tiny bit pricy. · via Google [Christine Ayles](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117305711590468924395/reviews) ★★★★★ We spent the whole day here with our grandchildren and there was plenty to keep them busy. It is very well laid out and even though there were a lot of people there it didn't feel crowded. There were animals to pet such as lambs, rabbits and guinea pigs. There was also a barn containing new born lambs though unfortunately we didn't see any being born. There are also different play areas with different equipment to suit all ages as well as a variety of different walking routes to choose from. Added to this there were specific activities throughout the day. The one we liked best was the pig racing! Definitely a good day out. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47dededee143891f:0xa1a513cf93be37d2!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3RJ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.0737037%2C0.7941655) **Category** Farm Parks **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (2,100 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 2-10 **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Dogs allowed** No **Destination** Ashford [More attractions in Ashford](https://staycation.co.uk/ashford/attractions) ★ 4.6 (2,100 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.rarebreeds.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01233861493](tel:01233861493) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ashford **Postcode** TN26 3RJ **Plus Code** 9F323QFV+FM [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47dededee143891f:0xa1a513cf93be37d2!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47dededee143891f:0xa1a513cf93be37d2!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47dededee143891f:0xa1a513cf93be37d2!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ashford Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Rare Breeds Centre is best for ages 2-10. ### Is Rare Breeds Centre wheelchair accessible? Rare Breeds Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Rare Breeds Centre? Yes: free car park, paid car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Rare Breeds Centre? 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