Broomfield Hall Lambing Sunday

Visitors to Derby College’s Broomfield Hall campus in Morley on Sunday March 18 between 11am and 3pm will have the chance to meet the new-born lambs and other animals who are cared for by students at the College.

Broomfield Hall’s working farm and animal unit will be open throughout the day where visitors can see a wide range of resident animals and exotic species from the new wallabies to reptiles.

These range from the donkeys and meerkats to the spiders, reptiles, skunk and porcupine.

Head of Broomfield Hall Eileen Swan said: “This is a great opportunity for visitors to come and see the new born lambs and many of the other animals and exotic species at Broomfield Hall who are all cared for by students at the College.”

Entry tickets and car parking are limited and must be pre-booked.  Adult tickets are £5; children under 16 are £3 with a family ticket (two adults and up to three children) for £10 and £2.50 car parking.  The Trent Barton H1 and Your Bus Y1 Derby to Heanor bus services also drop off and collect from the bus stop at the bottom of the Broomfield Hall drive.

The event is not suitable for pregnant women.

Food and drink will be available to buy throughout the day.

For more information please visit www.derby-college.ac.uk/lambingsunday