Tam O’Shanter Cottage Urban Farm Trust
Phone: 0151 653 9332
Address: Tam O'Shanter Cottage
Boundary Road
Bidston
Wirral, Merseyside
CH43 7PD
Boundary Road
Bidston
Wirral, Merseyside
CH43 7PD
***** Green Care Quality Mark Awarded since Feb 2023 *****
An urban farm centred on the historic thatched cottage known as Tam O'Shanter Cottage. Farm animals are reared for food, albeit on a small scale. The farm trust aims to involve as many volunteers as possible that want to learn about farm animals, nature conservation and the local natural environment. Facilities include picnic area, small amount of outdoor play equipment, cafe - open daily from 9.30-16.30 (not open Christmas Day), baby changing area, activity room and nature trail. Guided activities are free to visiting groups (donations welcome!).
An urban farm centred on the historic thatched cottage known as Tam O'Shanter Cottage. Farm animals are reared for food, albeit on a small scale. The farm trust aims to involve as many volunteers as possible that want to learn about farm animals, nature conservation and the local natural environment. Facilities include picnic area, small amount of outdoor play equipment, cafe - open daily from 9.30-16.30 (not open Christmas Day), baby changing area, activity room and nature trail. Guided activities are free to visiting groups (donations welcome!).
Facilities: Cafe, Volunteering, Community space for hire, Picnic area, Play area, Play activities, Incubator for schools, Holiday activities, Wildlife area, Sustainable/Green building on site
Open to the public?: Yes
Opening hours: Daily 09.30 - 16.30 everyday. All groups must pre-book.
Accessible?: No
Has livestock?: Yes
Details of livestock and rare breeds kept: Poultry, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, pony, bees
Directions: From Bidston Railway Station head towards the roundabout, take A553 towards Birkenhead. Turn second right (Worcester Rd) and second left (Boundary Rd). Farm is 400 yards on the right, opposite a ruined church. From the bus stop on the A5027 (Upton Road) walk to the traffic lights, turn down Boundary Road. Farm is about 200 yards on left.