Activities on the Farm
On the Farm
Parkers Equestrian
Parkers Riding School offer a range of riding activities including riding lessons, stable management sessions, tiny pony time and escorted treks on quality horses with friendly, passionate and knowledgeable staff
Whether you are looking to begin your Riding career, advance your current capability or enjoy a leisurely trek through our picturesque surrounding villages – Parkers Riding School is the place for you.
The School was first established in 2012, by Carol, Rachel and Rebecca Parker with three School ponies. Over time the School has grown to accommodate their customer demand and they are now open six days a week with four instructors and 20 school horses.
You’ll find a warm welcome and lots of opportunities to share their passion for the ponies and horses at Parkers.
Parkers Riding School is a fully licensed and insured horse riding centre.
Derwent Air Rifles Shooting Range
The range here at Wellington Farm is one of the longest air rifle ranges in the country and surely the prettiest, with views towards the magnificent Lake District Fells
Derwent Air Rifles operate an outdoor 100 yard Shooting Range for NON FAC air rifles and pistols (PELLET ONLY) here at Wellington Farm.
The Range features over 100 steel hit-to-reset targets all accurately measured for precision plinking. It has a covered Gallery that can accommodate 8 seated and 8 prone shooters at any one time. The targets are spread from 8 yards to 100 and are painted white with a special paint that leaves a mark when the pellets strike them.
Before a shooter can use the Range they must visit the Derwent Air Rifles shop in town to fill in a section 21 form and be briefed on their safety instructions. These instructions are also clearly displayed at the Range. After that, whenever they want to use the Range they can pay at the shop or pay on their website.
The Range is available to any shooter aged 9 or over, but shooters under 18 must be accompanied by someone over the age of 21 who must also pay the Range fee.
The Range is open 10 am to 8 pm (daylight permitting) every day.
Woodland Explore
If you go down to the woods today…
Our woodland area is perfect for a little adventure!
Here at Wellington farm we have developed a small woodland area which is a short walk from our cafe.
You are welcome to take a walk around the woods where you might find a few surprises!
In the past we have also used this area for events such as Spookywood and a Fairy Day .
Animals
Just a short walk from the pods and the cafe you will meet some of our furry friends!
Here at Wellington Farm we have a small animal enclosure which has free entry.
In our enclosure we have animals such as llamas, alpacas, pigs, sheep, donkeys, horses, rabbits and more.
Please note our enclosure is outdoors so suitable clothing should be worn.
Dogs are not permitted to enter the enclosure
Please don’t touch or feed the animals as they may bite.
Children must be supervised at all times.
Quad Bikes
3… 2… 1… GO!
We have three coin operated Quad Bikes which are situated in the barn opposite our cafe.
Fun for all the family!
