Three weeks have now passed since Eleanor returned to work after her maternity leave and we've been looking after Jack. I'm trying to think of something nice to do each week while I'm looking after him so last week we decided to visit Temple Newsam Home Farm. It's a place I've visited since I was a child so it was nice to introduce Jack to the animals there.
We were in luck, there were cute piglets, a highlight of any farm visit for me.
What a fancy goose, look at all those beautiful feathers.
There were different types of sheep. One thing this farm is missing is detailed information about the animals, or actually, any information at all about the animals.
Jack was very interested in the cows, and the cows were very interested in Jack, they followed us the whole way along the fence.
The donkey's are always a favourite. There's two at Temple Newsam Farm, the other one was in his shelter.
More piglets. Jack was a little unsure of being so close to them, especially the Tamworth which would insist on poking his snout through the wire. So cute.
There's lots of different types of goats at the farm, big and small, but one thing they have in common is that they all climb.
The donkey paid a little more attention to us on our way back round.
Bless this cow getting comfy in the hay. This is a Vaynol, one of the UK's rarest breeds of cattle. You can read more about them, and see more of the farm, if you click on the link at the start of this post.
I think Jack was a little overawed by it all, but at least he's seen all the animals he sings about on Old MacDonald's Farm.
I love the frilly geese! The Vaynol cattle are so interesting - I hope they can find their way off the critically endangered list.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Jack really loved seeing all the animals at close quarters. It's so rewarding to see life through a child's eyes.
What a lovely experience for Jack, even if he was a little overawed!
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Ellie
What a lovely day out with your grandson, bet he loved it. My son & DIL live in Pudsey & they had a birthday picnic at Temple Newsam for one of their girls. Sadly when we went there was just one donkey looking very sad in the stable as he/she had just lost his/her companion of many years so was very unhappy. I'm pleased to see that they're back to 2 donkeys again.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you ate enjoyed your time with Jack and introducing him to all the animals, I used to love my days out with the kids, now they are all at school I don't get to spend so much time with them and I do miss it. How cute the cow made itself a bed 😆
ReplyDeleteHow fun. I'm sure he enjoyed that.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a sweet thing to do, and I bet every time you go back there he'll be a bit more comfortable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful trip for Jack and lovely for you to see the animals through his eyes. No doubt the animals enjoyed seeing him too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day out with Jack.
ReplyDeleteThe fancy geese were unusual, I enjoyed all of your photographs.
All the best Jan
Lovely Jo and Temple Newsam has so many memories for me, being the place we first met all those years ago with Eleanor as a teenager and now she's a Mum & you a granny. Good to see the donkey and other animals too. Thanks for sharing, take care & hugs from a very cool Oz.
ReplyDeleteI miss those sort of outings. It looks like you both enjoyed a lovely day out. Xx
ReplyDeleteGood post and pictures. Shame that there are no information boards about the various animals. xx
ReplyDeleteLooks like Jack had a good time.
ReplyDeleteI have a photo of Stephen being licked by a cow when he was Jack's age. It is one of my favorite photos.
It's nice for kids to grow up around animals. It makes them empathetic. I feel like I'd want to visit here too. Cute! Already in love with Jack.
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