ELSRICKLE FARM FIELD GUIDE
Mud, Marshmallows and Mini Cheesemakers: Family Days at Errington’s Barn
Hands-on, 1.5‑hour children’s sessions at Errington’s Barn that pair indoor food and craft workshops with supervised outdoor adventures — a concise guide to what to expect and how to plan.
Mud, Marshmallows and Mini Cheesemakers: Family Days at Errington’s Barn.
Set on a working farm in Elsrickle, Errington’s Barn runs school‑holiday programmes that pair food, farming and nature into short, guided sessions for primary‑age children. Each day combines a morning indoor activity with an afternoon woodland or outdoor session, designed to teach simple skills and to spark curiosity about where food and craft come from.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Creative, hands‑on workshops
Morning sessions focus on simple, guided food and craft projects — from baking chocolate crispy treats and decorating shortbread to pipe‑cleaner farm animals and scratch‑card art — giving children tangible results they can be proud of.
Woodland exploration and outdoor skills
Afternoon activities move into nearby woodland where kids take part in treasure hunts, supervised fire‑making and walks to hang bird feeders — an emphasis on teamwork, basic outdoor skills and seasonal wildlife.
Food, farming and seasonal nature
Sessions introduce children to how food is made on the farm — including an accessible cheesemaking activity — and use nature crafts and guided walks to illustrate how the landscape changes in early spring.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
A short, structured day that balances calm, creative mornings with livelier, hands‑on afternoons: small groups of children and their families work together on baking or cheesemaking projects indoors, then swap aprons for waterproofs to hunt for clues, learn a supervised fire‑making skill and make or hang bird feeders in the woods.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this programme suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Comfortable clothing suitable for messy indoor activities; warm, waterproof outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear for woodland sessions; and any personal items your child may need during the day.
Each session runs for approximately 1.5 hours.
Meet at Errington Cheese for the start of the activities.
Families may book individual activities or the full day; full‑day bookings include the child’s lunch in the café. Check the operator’s calendar for which activity is scheduled on a given date.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages are recommended for these activities?
Activities are recommended for children aged 5–11 (primary school age).
Do parents need to stay during the sessions?
Yes — children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times; accompanying adults attend free of charge and are responsible for their child throughout.
How long does each session last?
Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet on arrival?
The meeting location is Errington Cheese.
Are the activities indoor or outdoor?
Each day combines one morning indoor activity and one afternoon outdoor activity, so expect both creative indoor workshops and woodland sessions.
What should my child wear?
Bring comfortable clothes suitable for messy activities and warm, waterproof outdoor clothing plus sturdy footwear for woodland sessions.