Photo of three Shire horses in a field at Cannon Hall Farm

The Shire Horses

We made a commitment in 2019 to help increase numbers of Shire horses in the UK after we discovered their numbers had so reduced. We are now registered members of The Shire … read more

Photo of Dale in the donkey pen at Cannon Hall farm

Miniature donkeys

Farmer Dale is checking in on our miniature donkeys who are getting ready to foal over the next few weeks.You can see these cuties in our rare breeds barn, but don’t forget … read more

Photo of a brown goat standing on a bed of straw

Checking in on Noddy

Our Billy goat Noddy was born with a problem with the muscles in his neck – meaning his head tilted badly to the side.It looked very touch and go whether he’d make … read more

Photo of a reindeer with large antlers

Jeffrey and Prince

Our reindeer are the animals that change their appearance the most during the year. Between the ‘rut’ when they shed, and the antler loss and quick regrowth they are forever changing. Join … read more

Photo of Rob Nicholson and a sheepdog in front of a farm gate

Checking in on Pip

One of the highlights of Farmer Rob’s year has been getting his very own sheepdog to train – but how is Pip getting on? Join us as we challenge her to round … read more

Photo of farmer Alex with a llama at Cannon Hall Farm

Farmer Alex and the Llamas

Farmer Alex takes a trip to our beautiful park fields where our llamas have been enjoying the Summer. We are hoping that in the coming months our llamas will have some new … read more

Photo of a pig feeding her piglets at Cannon Hall Farm

Farmer Dale and the pigs

What’s the difference between a gilt and a sow? Join Farmer Dale as he checks in on one of our new mums who has just had her first litter of piglets.Our year-round … read more

Photo of Shetland ponies running in a field

The Shetlands are moving!

There really is no nicer sight than seeing our Shetland ponies stretching their legs.A huge part of our job is rotating the animals around our fields to keep life interesting for them … read more

Photo of Farmer Daryl with a Shetland pony in an enclosure

Diamond’s Recovery

It was a race against time to save our Shetland mare Diamond – she’s had a tough few weeks.She’s had some brilliant vetinary care and is being nursed back to health by … read more