Newham Grange Leisure Farm is a working farm recognised by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust as an approved Conservation Centre.
The farm offers examples of rare cattle, sheep and pig breeds, as well as usual farm animals such as ponies, goats, poultry and waterfowl. There are a number of craft and history displays including Corn Dolls and Walking Sticks.
The Farmhouse Tearooms offers refreshments for all the family. An extensive series of events are arranged during school holidays. The farm offers a unique and memorable experience to see and touch the animals.
Visitor Centre
The farm's visitor centre tells the story of the farm from the 17th century to the present day. You can trace the families who occupied the farm and major farming events, which affected its development. The farm also has a 19th century veterinary surgery, which gives the visitor an opportunity to see some of the medicines and equipment used in the 1890s.
The Agricultural Museum has a Victorian kitchen, a corn doll display and working beehive. The visitor centre shows the progression of farming and the advance of farming technology; while the hatchery gives an opportunity for visitors to watch chicks grow up. The farm holds demonstrations and an extensive events programme throughout the summer months, including walking stick making, Jersey cow hand-milking, bee keeping and a blacksmith at work.
Address:
Newham Grange Leisure Farm
Wykeham Way
Coulby Newham
Middlesbrough
TS8 0TG
Tel: 01642 300202
E-mail: parksandcountryside@middlesbrough.gov.uk
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