Barleylands Farm Museum
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Barleylands Farm Park and Craft Village is located in Barleylands, Billericay, Essex. It has a range of farm animals, indoor play, outdoor play, tractor rides, small rides, birds of prey centre and a nocturnal & exotic animal house.[1] They are known for their animal care, children's birthday parties and events at Easter, Halloween and Christmas.[2]
Attractions and services
[edit]Barleylands has animals such as fruit bats, skunks, snakes, tree frogs and more in their Nocturnal and Exotic's house.
Other attractions within the farm include indoor and outdoor play areas, go-karts, tractor rides and a large undercover sandpit.
The farm's "Farm Museum and Educational Centre" has vintage tractors and interactive exhibits available.[3]
The farm's Craft Village hosts craft workshops and individually-owned craft-based business.[4]
Situated on level ground the Barleylands campsite has electric points, toilet and shower facilities with disabled access. Available for both private hire and members of the camping and caravaning club.[5]
Barleylands has two conference rooms available for meetings, workshops and parties. The showground is also available for hire.
Events
[edit]The Village has various events are available that have a range of stalls including food and crafts to browse.
The Barleylands showground is used by both local sports teams for training and matches, wedding hire, plus local residents who take part in the regular boot sales and events at the farm.
Essex Country Show
[edit]The Farm hosted the annual Essex Country Show on the 2nd weekend in September, from 1986 to 2016.[6]
Founded in 1986, the Essex Country Show featured many aspects of agricultural history and rural life. Skills such as spinning, hurdle making and blacksmiths, and rare skills like coracle-making and clog-making were demonstrated. Animal displays included heavy horses, a sheep shearing show, working dogs and small animal displays. The show included 50 working steam engines and 60 model engines, vintage tractors, cars and motorcycles, model boats on the lake, a threshing demonstration, a specialist food hall, music, arena events, craft marquees, amusements, funfair and trade stands.
The show ceased operating in 2016 due to increasing operating costs.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Barleylands Farm Park and Village (Billericay) - Visitor Information & Reviews - WhichMuseum". whichmuseum.com. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Warley Place - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting". Travalour. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Farming Museum at Barleylands Farm Park Billericay Essex". Barleylands. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Artisan Craft Studios and Boutiques at The Village at Barleylands". Barleylands. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Camping at Barleylands - Tents Caravans Campsite in Billericay Essex". Barleylands. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Essex Country Show". Billericay, Essex. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ^ "Popular Essex County Show in Billericay to close after 30 years | The Enquirer Newspaper". The Enquirer. 6 October 2016. Archived from the original on 22 July 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
External links
[edit]- Barleylands Farm Park and Craft Village - official site