Philippa the Goat gllama

Checking in with Philippa

Those most loyal farm fans will know all about Philippa - our goat that lives with the llamas (we call her a gllama). She is tiny compared to her tall friends but lives with them happily as their companion. So we were absolutely surprised when she gave ...read more

absolutely stunning pedigree shorthorn bull calf

A new arrival

Our year-round breeding programme means there's always amazing new arrivals to meet during a visit to Cannon Hall Farm. Our latest is this absolutely stunning pedigree shorthorn bull calf. We are really proud of him - he's showing some great promise and we think he could be a champion in the making.

Goat giving birth at Cannon Hall Farm

Live Goat Birth

** WARNING: CONTAINGS LIVE FOOTAGE OF BIRTH **It's amazing to be able to welcome visitors back around the farm and share magical experiences like this with them.The view from our roundhouse provides an amazing view and the perfect chance to see all the action - ...read more

Farmer Dave training the sheep goat

Training the sheep goat

Farmer Dave has been so inspired by Farmer Rob's training of Pip - so he's decided to have a go at it himself. But since he hasn't got a dog, he's decided to train the next best thing. His favourite goat Noddy...come by, lie down...and prepare to be ...read more

Our Shire foal Will was born at Cannon Hall Farm in 2020

Catching up with Will

When our Shire foal Will was born at Cannon Hall Farm in 2020 it was a momentous occasion.Not only did he mark the start of our Lockdown Live broadcasts with his endless back scratches but it was a healing moment for us as we'd been so upset to have lost a ...read more

One of the tiniest goats on our farm has had kids

New goat kids

One of the tiniest goats on our farm has had kids - and it was a worrying time as one of them was breach.

Join Farmer Kate as she introduces the new arrivals.

Bottle feeding alpaca

Special Care Unit

We didn't expect this to happen - but we have another animal in peril who is requiring round the clock care.Our special care baby unit has had to unexpectedly reopen with Farmers Rob and Dave working shifts to make sure this animal has the best possible chance ...read more

Our Mongoose on Cannon Hall Farm

Our Mongoose

Our mongoose family are settling into Cannon Hall Farm and are proving so popular with visitors - but please join Farmer Darrell to find out more about our newest animal display.Mongoose are the world's best animal babysitters - and we have grand plans for their ...read more

Our Swiss Valais ram twins Brussell and Sprout

Brussel and Sprout

Our Swiss Valais ram twins Brussell and Sprout are venturing out into the wide world - and will be spending Spring in one of the gorgeous green fields surrounding the farm.Tune in as we revisit this colourful pair who have been the big success of our breeding ...read more

Ruby Comes Home

Our Shire horse Ruby is home! She's been away at stud but Farmers Rob and Dave went to collect her and bring her back to the farm.

The big question now is: is she having a foal? And why hasn't Orchid returned yet?

Vaccinating Sheep

We might have opened to the public once more but that doesn't mean our farmers have any less work to do. Join Farmer Dave and our farm team up at Mill Farm to share in the breath-taking views and watch as we vaccinate and dag our sheep, an essential job to make ...read more

Lambs in Spring

Farmers Rob and Dave are having a break from filming for the telly so are now on the farm every single day helping care for our animals.

The weather is fine so its time to put the lambs and ewes out to the White Mare fields so they can enjoy the joys of ...read more