Families are being invited to Reaseheath College’s popular Lambing and Mini Zoo Weekends at its Nantwich campus.
The event offers a chance to experience one of the most important moments in the farming calendar as spring begins to stir.
Lambing is a defining time for British agriculture, marking the transition from winter into a new farming year.
At Reaseheath’s working commercial farm in Nantwich, students and staff work around the clock to monitor expectant ewes, prepare lambing pens and provide hands-on care when lambs arrive.
Visitors will be able to view the lambing sheds, see healthy newborn lambs and speak directly with agriculture students and staff about the care involved in giving each lamb the best possible start in life.
While live births can’t be guaranteed, there is always plenty to see, including lambs bonding with their mothers during their crucial first days.
Event Manager Steph Owen said: “There’s something about lambing that really marks the start of spring.
“Seeing new life on the farm never gets old, and it’s lovely to be able to share that moment with visitors of all ages.”
Reaseheath has a long history of agricultural education, with farming taught on the Nantwich campus since 1921.
Today, students gain real-world experience using modern facilities and industry-standard practices, working alongside experienced lecturers, shepherds and vets during the lambing season.
The Lambing and Mini Zoo Weekends are designed to be welcoming and informative for all ages, particularly families who may be less familiar with farming life.
Alongside lambing, the Reaseheath Mini Zoo will be open, giving visitors the chance to see animals ranging from meerkats to reptiles.
A Farmers Market will also be on site, showcasing local food producers.
Lambing weekends are 28th February, 1st March, 7th March and 8th March 2026.
For details and tickets, visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/lambing-and-zoo-weekends
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Shame you are cashless, I wanted to bring my granddaughter but I use only cash.
After all it is legal currency