Come join us for a morning of fun and friendship at the Ark open farm. Along with meeting all the animals (both big and small) we’ll get to have fun in both the indoor and outdoor play areas including:

Guided tour of the farmyard area
Animal handling session: meeting lots of our small animals
Reptile session: meeting some of our more exotic residents
Animal feeding
Fairy-tale forest and Jurassic Ark (Dinosaur exhibit) – self led visit to the forest.
Use of play facilities – 2 large outdoor play areas, indoor tractor area & jumping pillow (weather dependant)
Light refreshments will be provided for a break.

The event is for children and young people with epilepsy aged up to 16 and their families.

For parents and guardians, this will be a great opportunity to meet and share experiences with other parents.

Admission is £10 per family and booking is essential to reserve your family’s spot.

Additional information

· This is entrance to the farm including all activities with light refreshments provided at a break at 11.30. Unfortunately lunch wont be provided but feel free to take your own pack lunch. There is Our Cottage Café is open every day, serving a delicious selection of hot and cold food and drinks, also have our Horse Box coffee truck and our Ice Cream Hut for cool snacks, ice cream and drinks.

Please ensure that children are dressed appropriately for the activities.
Parents must supervise their children at all times.
Please note that for health and safety reasons, only children registered to attend will be allowed to join us on the day. We expect this event to be extremely popular and become fully booked. Please only book a space if you are sure that you can attend.

Health & Safety at the Farm

- Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after you have touched animals, fences or other surfaces in animal areas.

- Supervise children closely to make sure they wash their hands thoroughly.

- Don't use gels or wipes instead of washing hands with soap and water. Gels and wipes do not remove E.coli that is in dirt.

- Never kiss farm animals or allow children to put their faces close to them.

- Ensure all cuts/grazes are covered.

- Only consume food in designated areas.

- Do not eat or drink anything (including sweets, crisps, dummies/bottles) while touching animals or walking around the farm.

- Don't put hands on faces or fingers in mouths while petting animals or walking around the farm.

The event is free to attend, but booking is essential to reserve your place. This event is open to anyone who has a family member or loved one that lives with epilepsy.

If you have any queries about this event or want more information on how we can support your family, please contact familysupportni@epilepsy.org.uk or call 02890184016

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Family Support NI - Ark Open Farm Event