Come and feed and cuddle the lambs, chickens and the sheep at Ivy Cottage in Saddleworth. This is a half hour session just for one family to keep things quiet and peaceful. There is an option to stay for a full hour for an extra £10 if things are going well.

Meet the Sheep at Ivy Cottage Farm Sunday at 12:00pm – 1 Hour Experience Join us for a fun and friendly farm experience at Ivy Cottage Farm! Come and meet our sheep, feed them, and enjoy plenty of cuddles. Say hello to the chickens, explore the farm, and learn about life on a working farm from the people who know it best. Perfect for families, animal lovers, and anyone wanting to spend some time in the countryside. We look forward to welcoming you!

This is a relaxed session for older children and adults to feed the sheep and lambs, meet our friendly Ram and learn how friendly chickens are when your cuddle them.

Enjoy an afternoon tea at the farm with a gorgeous selection of sandwiches, sausage roll, dinky pie and quiche, followed by a selection of cakes and a scone, all provided by our local Village Manor Bakery. Enjoy endless tea and coffee and a glass of Prosecco if you've pre ordered. After you've eaten spend time feeding and cuddling our lovely friendly sheep, have a chat with a chicken and maybe get involved in some jobs around the farm. Learn about how we care for the lambs and how we use the wool that we produce.

Come and meet the sheep, feed them and give them a cuddle, then learn about our working sheepdog and try your hand at whistling and shouting commands. Will he take any notice?

When we train sheepdogs, they are outside a round pen and the sheep are inside. The dog also has a long lead. Let's see if your dog has what it needs to be a sheepdog? Work our sheepdog and learn about how we keep our pedigree heritage sheep. This is a fun day for dog owners, we don't guarantee that you'll be winning Ine Man and his Dog anytime soon.

Two sessions of mindfulness. You can attend one or both. ‘The Art of Noticing ‘ Join us for a gentle mindfulness experience on the farm as we slow down and reconnect with the present moment. Through quiet observation, reflection and time spent with nature and the animals, we'll explore the simple practice of noticing what is often overlooked in our busy lives. Together we'll discover how paying attention with curiosity and openness can bring a greater sense of calm, connection and appreciation for the world around us. 'The Art of Settling' What do you carry through life? Join us on the farm for a mindful and reflective experience as we gather natural objects to represent the thoughts, feelings, challenges and joys we carry each day. Through nature, storytelling, visualisation and a powerful shared reflection, we'll explore how life can leave us feeling stirred up—and how clarity can return when we pause long enough to settle. A gentle, welcoming session for anyone seeking calm, connection and a little space to breathe.