DOVER FARM FIELD GUIDE
Mornings Among the Animals: Half‑Day Holiday Club at Frampton Farm, Dover
A three‑hour half‑day session for children aged 5–12 featuring hands‑on animal feeding, crafts and outdoor learning—this guide explains the schedule, practical details and who the session suits.
Mornings Among the Animals: Half‑Day Holiday Club at Frampton Farm, Dover.
Frampton Farm’s Summer Holiday Club offers parents the option to drop children off for a focused half‑day of farm life, where kids aged 5 to 12 spend three hours engaged in animal care, crafts and outdoor learning under the supervision of farm staff.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on feeding and daily care
Children help prepare and feed the animals’ breakfast and take part in routine animal tasks under farmer supervision—core activities in the half‑day programme.
A compact, three‑hour session
The half‑day runs as a concentrated morning session, with a clear timetable of arrival, a safety briefing, animal care, a drink break and closing pick‑up at noon.
Crafts, play and horticulture
Alongside animal interaction, the programme includes crafts, games and time in the horticulture area—activities designed to combine practical skills with outdoor play.
What the day feels like
What the half‑day feels like
A typical morning begins with drop‑off at the stables and a short walk to the cabin to meet the farmers and other attendees. After a health and safety briefing the group prepares the animals’ breakfast, spends time feeding and tending to the animals, takes a drink and snack break, then returns to animal interaction and tasks before half‑day pick‑up at midday.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this half‑day suits — and who should consider other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The half‑day session runs for three hours (9:00–12:00); a full‑day option runs 9:00–15:00.
Drop‑off is at Frampton Farm, Stables where attendees meet farm staff before the morning programme.
Children should bring a snack for the scheduled snack times.
Book either the half‑day (9:00–12:00) or the full‑day (9:00–15:00) depending on your child’s needs.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can attend the holiday club?
The holiday clubs are for children aged 5 to 12 years.
When does the half‑day session run?
The half‑day session runs from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
Where do I drop off my child?
Meeting and drop‑off take place at Frampton Farm, Stables.
Do I need to provide food for my child?
Attendees should bring a snack for the scheduled snack times.
What activities are included in the half‑day?
Activities include meeting the farmers, a health and safety briefing, preparing and feeding the animals, animal tasks and breaks; full‑day attendees have additional lunch and afternoon activities.
How does the half‑day differ from the full‑day option?
The half‑day ends at 12:00pm after the morning activities; the full‑day continues with lunch, afternoon games, horticulture and crafts until 3:00pm.