DOVER FARM FIELD GUIDE
Goat time on an English organic farm: feeding, walking and the inevitable selfie with Nancy
A one-hour, hands-on session at Frampton Organic Farm where visitors aged 3 and up feed, pet and walk Pygmy and Boer goats—this guide explains what to expect and how the hour unfolds.
Goat time on an English organic farm: feeding, walking and the inevitable selfie with Nancy.
On a small organic holding in Dover, playful Pygmy and Boer goats are the subject of a deliberately brief, highly tactile experience: an hour spent preparing feed, hand‑feeding and petting the herd, then walking the farm with a goat at your side. The session is built around close contact with the animals—kids born in March and April are part of the group—and offers repeated, easy photo opportunities with the farm’s outgoing individuals, including Nancy the Boer goat.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pygmy and Boer goats, including the spring kids
The experience centers on a small herd of Pygmy and Boer goats, including kids born in March and April; each animal has its own temperament, and the session is designed so guests meet them all up close.
Feed, pet and walk your own goat
Participants help prepare food, hand‑feed and pet the goats before setting off for a short walk on the farm with a goat of their own—an hour of focused, hands‑on animal contact.
Selfies with Nancy and passing curious paddocks
Nancy the Boer goat is noted for joining in photos, and during the walk guests pass other paddocks where additional friendly animals may appear to say hello, creating spontaneous moments to capture.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
The Goat Experience is compact and deliberately intimate: after meeting at the stables you spend the session preparing feed and hand‑feeding goats, then pet and stroll around the farm with your chosen animal alongside you. The rhythm is hands‑on and steady—short bursts of active handling interspersed with easy pace walking past other paddocks—so the hour reads as a concentrated introduction to the herd rather than a long trek.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience is best for—and who to check suitability with.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear requirements or packing list were provided by the operator; check with Frampton Organic Farm if you need guidance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Goat Experience?
The session lasts one hour.
Where do we meet for the experience?
The meeting point is Frampton Farm, Stables.
Which breeds of goat will I meet?
You will meet Pygmy and Boer goats, including kids born in March and April.
What activities are included in the hour?
Participants help prepare the goats' food, hand‑feed and pet the animals, then walk around the farm with a goat and may encounter other friendly animals along the route.
Is there a minimum age to participate?
Yes. The experience is for ages 3 years and older.