Wiltshire College & University Centre is preparing to welcome hundreds of families to its annual lambing weekends, anticipating the birth of up to 1,000 lambs.
The popular event, taking place on 15th,16th, 22nd and 23rd March at the college's Lackham campus, promises a fun and educational day out for all ages.
"It's a really busy time, but we all look forward to it, and we know the families love coming up for the day," said Executive Director Chris Thompson.
"It's a really good value day out, and we enjoy having them here because it's a chance to show off what we do."
Visitors will have the opportunity to witness lambs being born, learn about 21st-century farming practices, and see the high priority placed on animal welfare.
While tractor rides are unavailable this year due to a new barn, children can still climb aboard tractors and a combine harvester for photo opportunities.
Animal care students will also be on hand with guinea pigs, rabbits, donkeys, and goats for feeding and walks, and there will be demonstrations by birds of prey. The college's cutting-edge, fully automated dairy will be open for viewing, showcasing robots that milk, feed, and clean up after the herd of 80 cows.
Beyond the animals, the event will feature market stalls, a hog roast, refreshments, a picnic area, colouring and activity sheets, mini fairground rides, pedal tractor rides, and den making. "It's a fantastic community event, and the wonderful thing is we have people coming up to us and say they were brought as children, and now they are bringing their own children," said Mr. Thompson.
Tickets are available online at www.wiltshire.ac.uk/event/lackham-lambing-weekends-2025/. A family day ticket for up to five people costs £40, individual tickets are £13.50 for adults, and £9 for children over three. Children under three and carers get in free.
Pictured: Visitors enjoying watching the lambs at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Lackham Lambing Weekends last year
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