Join the Equals IW Friends and Family Group to visit the The Garlic Farm for afternoon home made cream tea.
- Sunday 16th June 2024
- 2pm to 5pm
- Meeting Point: Garlic Farm Car Park – Mersley Lane, Newchurch, PO36 ONR
- Free Car Parking
The price is £4.50 if you have taken part in two Green Time activities between September 2023 and May 2024. otherwise the charge is £9.00. You must please book your place or places by 8pm Monday 10th June 2024. Text or call Mark on 0785 485 2518.
You will have an opportunity to explore the farm shop which is a treasure trove of garlicky goodness and local delights. There is a wide range of award winning garlic inspired produce from the family-run business. You can sample tasters to try some of the products before you buy.
Join Mark to roam and take the farm circular walk which is pushchair, child buggy, mobility scooter and wheelchair accessible. Enjoy the habitat and see how nature co-exists with farmed crops.
You can learn about
- The history of the farm
- How garlic came to the Isle of Wight
- How to grow garlic
- Archaeological finds
- Other facts and related folklore
This activity is open to children accompanied by parents, young people and adults, with no upper age limit. There is a large grassy lawn with play equipment for young children with lots of space for running, rolling and playing.
Well-behaved dogs are very welcome in all outdoor areas, in the conservatory area of the restaurant and in the Allium Café but must be kept on a lead at all times.
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Green Time a fun, informal way using the great outdoors to enhance positive emotional wellbeing, self-confidence, self-esteem and mental health.