Countryside Day - 18 May 2013
Come and see what’s going on at Hampshire’s leading land-based college including:
- The 400 acre farm, milking parlour, sheep shearing and the pig unit
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Practise your casting at the lake, tours of the new Salmonid Rearing and Trials Centre and the National Aquatics Training Centre
- Meet Nirvana, the bamboo shark made famous on Channel 4's Easter Egg Live programmes.
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Game rearing, conservation and wildlife activities
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Have-a-go clay and air rifle shooting
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Woodland area, chainsaw work and tree climbing
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Plant sales, build a garden competition and garden design studio displays
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Metal work, engineering and car workshops
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Climbing wall and sports activities
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Animal encounters, keeper talks, dog grooming and animal training demonstrations, meet our latest additions
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Music from the Military Wives Choir and Ocean Brass Band
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Village Fete Arena with sheep racing, falconry displays, gundogs and children's entertainment
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Wide range of local crafts, produce and refreshments available
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Careers and courses - find about the courses on offer at Sparsholt College
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Tractor and trailer rides and much, much more!
Join The Breeze in the Village Fete for arena displays, interactive demonstrations and family fun!
Opening Times
9.30am to 5.00pm
Refreshments
A wide variety of refreshments will be available to purchase across the campus.
Free Parking
Free parking is provided on site and managed by 1st Winchester Scouts. Please be aware that when leaving there is likely to be a queue to access the main road. Please drive with consideration and patience, and approach the road in the right frame of mind for a safe journey home. Thank you.
Coaches
Groups planning to travel by coach should order a coach pass in advance. Please contact the Marketing Office on 01962 797396
Disabled Visitors
Designated parking is available within the campus for disabled visitors; please state this requirement as you approach the Public Car Park entrance where you will be directed. A minibus service will be available to provide transport across the campus – please see details in the programme on the day.
Disabled / wheelchair visitors should note that the campus is expansive and many parts are sloping. Whilst much can be easily accessed from paved road and pathways, some attractions may only be reached across grassed areas. For reasons of pedestrian safety, it is not possible to permit those with movement impairment to drive around the campus.
Tickets
- Adults: £10
- Children (4-16yrs): £8
- Senior Citizen: £9
- Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children): £28
Sorry, no dogs please (with the exception of Recognised Assistance Dogs)
Dogs (even on leads) can cause stress to our on-site animals and for this reason we do not allow dogs on Campus. It is the College policy that dogs cannot be left in cars parked within the college grounds.
Recognised Assistance Dogs (with formal identification that has been endorsed by the Department of Health) will be permitted on site but please be aware that there will be some restrictions and access may be denied to certain areas.
For further information, please contact:
Events Coordinator
01962 797396
