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Salvation Army Farm, Hadleigh, Essex

Description: Castle Lane / Benfleet / Essex / SS7 2AP / tel: 01702 558550 / The 900 acre Hadleigh Farm has been owned and farmed by ... more

Salvation Army Farm, Hadleigh, Essex ... the Salvation Army for over a hundred years. In 2004 the Rare Breeds Centre was opened to promote conservation and education.

Newest Review: ... Hadleigh Castle (pretty much a ruin now, but nevertheless picturesque as it looks out to the Essex estuary). The land is owned and tended by the Salvation Army, and some adults with learning disabilities are trained and work in the shop on site. The farm houses a 'Rare Breeds Centre', fenced enclosures for farm animals (goats, sheep, chickens, pigs, and even rabbits) so that children can ... more

... peruse the land and visit the animals. Feed can be bought in paper bags at the entrance, and kiddies are able to feed the animals in their enclosures. There is also a sand pit, and toy tractor (ride-on) area for kids to play in, whilst parents sit...more

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Salvation Army Farm, Hadleigh, Essex: Hadleigh Farm, Essex (405 words)
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I live in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and although there are plenty of activities available to do here- being near the seafront, I like to discover new outings for my 4 yearold daughter and I. Especially outings that are reasonably priced, fun, and educational. This is where the Salvation Army Farm, Hadleigh, Essex comes in. ~What is the Salvation Army Farm?~ ---------------------------------------------- This is a 900 acre organic farm that cares for rare breed animals, aswell as your more 'common' breeds. It is set in the beautiful countryside surrounding Hadleigh Castle (pretty much a ruin now, but nevertheless picturesque as it looks out ... Read the complete review

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