Reception + Holiday Club
“When the school gates close for the holidays, the farm gates open wide for the eldest children at Manor Farm to play freely in familiar surroundings.”
What we do
Our Holiday Club welcomes school-aged children from Reception to Year 6 (ages 4–11) for days filled with outdoor adventures, creative projects and age-appropriate fun.
Unlike our structured Early Years provision, Holiday Club is designed for older children who enjoy independent exploration, group activities and the freedom to roam our beautiful farm setting.
Activities are guided by children’s interests and often themed around the seasons, including Valentine’s/February Half Term, Halloween, Christmas and Easter.
We also host exciting visitors such as ZooLab and Fun Science Dave, alongside inflatable obstacle courses, pony rides, quad bikes and much more. From caring for our animals to building dens, each day offers fresh discoveries, time with friends and the chance to reconnect with schoolmates, all in the fresh country air.
It’s where friendships flourish, imaginations run wild and children head home happily exhausted with stories to tell.
Book a Place
“We’d love to welcome your child to Holiday Club for unforgettable farm adventures. Get in touch to book their place today.”
Who can Join
Holiday Club is open to children from Reception through to Year 6 (ages 4–11), from any primary school. With prior discussion and agreement, we can also cater for diagnosed SEN children.
We welcome both current Manor Farm families with older siblings and children from local schools who wish to experience our unique farm setting during the holidays.
Many children return year after year, building strong memories of Manor Farm and reconnecting with familiar staff who love hearing about their school adventures. Some children have grown with us from 3 months old all the way through to 11, a journey we are incredibly proud to support.
Practical Information
Holiday Club runs during all school holidays, including half terms, Easter, summer and Christmas. We’re open from 07:30 – 18:00, with flexible options of 08:30 – 17:00 or a school-day session 08:30 – 15:00.
For a small additional fee, children can enjoy our chef’s cooked lunch, light tea and snacks, or you may provide a packed lunch and snacks if preferred. Please bring a named water bottle, suitable outdoor clothing, and sun cream pre-applied on warm days.
Activities include caring for our farm animals, outdoor games and sports, arts and crafts, forest school, seasonal experiences and special visitors such as ZooLab and circus-skills workshops.
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so early booking is recommended. All lead staff are experienced childcare professionals with enhanced DBS checks, Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training.
During the summer, we also welcome student helpers who are studying relevant degrees or have holiday club experience, working alongside our qualified team.
