A popular farm loved by families that has been open for nearly 40 years continues to attract thousands every year.
Acorn Farm in Kirkby began in 1987 on four hectares of derelict land, which had once been a tip for builders’ rubble. Beginning with a rabbit and two gerbils, over the years it has become home to a wide range of farm animals including pigs, sheep, cows, goats, horses and chicken and one of Merseyside’s most popular visitor attractions.
It was the brain child of a local college lecturer who taught a group of students with disabilities and recognised that students would benefit much more from practical hands on outdoor based education. In the early days, many were sceptical that the land could be transformed, but with a strong team or employees and volunteers behind them, Acorn Farm is still thriving.
