The hands on farm for all ages. Miller's Ark Animals was established in 1991 by Elizabeth Miller B.A.
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Farm Open Days for all ages, Mobile Farm, Adult Farm Experience afternoons, Adult Only Open Days, and a 5* rating Cafe at Manor Farm, just off the A30 outside Hook. Cantab, as an offshoot of her main farming business and has expanded steadily ever since. Still a working farm, we also continue with the successful mobile farm to a range of schools, homes and event’s. Our Open Days are more frequen
t, giving you the opportunity to meet and cuddle our animals. We also offer on farm Birthday Parties for all ages, Farm Experience Days for adults and Farmer 4 Day experiences for children during school holidays. Miller's Ark Animals brings the sights, sounds and experiences of the farmyard to the heart of your show, corporate event, school, nursery or residential home.
We recently shared that our rams are being put in with different groups of ewes….
You can spot who this is with his big bunny rabbit ears! …
Here is our charming gent Barclay, a Border Leicester. The first ewes he is spending time with are Oxford Downs. You can see that they are very comfortable with Barclay, he will show interest and hang near to those that are in season…
Snoozle woozle time for the tiny Kunekune piglets… cuddled up in a bed of straw … adventures of playtime and drinking their fill of milk from mum complete … now a world of slumber and dreams ….
Barclay is reminding you that Christmas bookings go live in 15 minutes ….
Booking link to secure your place:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
🌟🌟Yes it’s finally here, all of you who have been asking about our exciting Christmas events. Booking goes live tomorrow Monday 9 September at 6pm 🌟🌟
In case you have have never been, the headlines of the events offered at Miller’s Ark:
🌟Elf Tea Parties - for the young and excited and their families.
🌟Special Open Days with all the animals there to cuddle …. and Santa in his wonderful grotto.
🌟Carols in The Barn - Our much loved family event for everyone.
🌟Magical Living Nativities by lantern light - If you’ve never been don’t miss it.
🌟 AND … for you excited adults we are planing your own special elf event, carols in the barn and magical living nativity!🌟
Booking link: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
All Ages Open Day Sunday 8 September…
Whatever the weather there are lots of animals to cuddle up with at Miller’s Ark and share your day!
Booking: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
Oh my goodness - Donkey Love ❤️ Donkey Heaven
This weekend All Ages Open Days:
Sat 7 & Sun 8 Sept
Book in now! www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
Smudge’s brother Splodge who many of you will have also seen at open days decided today was just too wet!
As Ros one of our wonderful volunteers sheltered in her car before leaving, Splodge climbed aboard!
The look of disbelief on his face on being told he had to get out was priceless 🤣🤣
At least the weather this coming weekend will have rallied and Smudge will welcome you in for All Ages Open Days:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
Back to school, back to college…back to Miller’s Ark!
If you need some animal therapy now the children are back at school bring them along this weekend 7/ 8 or 21/ 22 Sept to enjoy the farm - or just come without them and chill! (next Adult Only 28/29 Sept 😉)
Book your time: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
What a joy for one of our foster homes … Primrose had given birth to this gorgeous little foal … They have named him Elvis.
Primrose and Elvis will be back at the farm for you to catch a glimpse of them at this weekends All Ages Open Days… you’ll be one of the first to see them!
Sat 7 & Sun 8 September:
Book your session: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
When we peeked into the office guess who is having a cat nap … Smudge is so over Monday! …
Monday morning and Smudge prepares to work through the office in tray!
Today Sunday 1 September- Adult Only Open Day
Yesterday at Adult Only Open Day Harriet was showing all the indications of giving birth to her piglets - and as anticipated voila here they are!
You will be able to get a peek at them today during Adult Only Open Day … at the moment we are brimming with lots of piglets, so piggy heaven!
Some of our older piglets are getting ready this week to go to their new small holder homes.
Do come along and meet the piglets … after today you will have to wait for the next Adult Only Days until Sat 28 & Sun 29 September
Next All Ages for September:
Sat 7 / Sun 8 / Sat 21 / Sun 22
Booking: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
The piggies are waiting for their tummy rubs, plus fun and games (in amongst a snooze!) this weekend for open days…
Sat 31 August & Sun 1 September- Adult Only (16+)
Still time to be spontaneous - get your tickets to come along and see all the farm animals at Miller’s Ark…
www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
We cannot wait … Adult Only Open Days this weekend!
It is a joy to see your special moments and connections with our farm animals.
Don’t miss out, come on over to Miller’s Ark and get to spend your time with the sheep, piglets, goats, donkeys and foals, Daisy Mae our Shire Horse and Little Prince, cows and farm birds.
Then wind down further and relax and enjoy the farm cafe..
Sat 31 August & Sun 1 September - Adult Only 16+
Book your session: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
🍏🍎🍏 Scrumping season has commenced 🍏🍎🍏
Yummity scrummy say the pigs …here they are having an absolute ball…being monitored by Rupert for fair play!
The animals say thanks very much to you for the bags of apples arriving at the farm, they are extremely grateful.
If you have spare apples, the fallen spoiled ones they absolutely love too. The animals get a healthy balanced diet and it makes such a difference to our feed bill.
Oh yes… donkey love time!
Adult Only this weekend (16+)
Sat 31 August & Sunday 1 September
Book now and meet the farm animals. Have your own time …
www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
Every day of the year farming life is busy with its different seasons and cycles…
Over the last week we have just started to put our rams with groups of ewes for breeding. Here is Eric one of our Swiss Valais Blacknose rams - just look at his stunning spiral shaped horns. Under his fleece you can just spot his raddle attached to his chest region which contains a coloured chalk so you can see which ewes he has marked.
Happy Bank Holiday Monday from some of the gang!
We look forward to welcoming All Ages to Open Day today and then next weekend we will say hello again to Adult Only Open Days…
Imp tidying up the rubbish… “For goodness sake I am security, you just can’t get the staff these days!”
Getting ready for Open Day…
Sunnier weather again tomorrow! Come along to Miller’s Ark All Ages Open Days… the last two dates for the summer holidays. The farm animals and team will be ready to welcome you into the pens ….
All Ages Open Days: Sun 25 and Mon 26 August
Book your tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
Meet our latest adorable donkey foal.… Bulb! Tulip his mum is one of our most gentle intelligent donkeys who really enjoys a special relationship with her children. This video shares a little of that magic with you.
Tulip and little Bulb will be on view at our next open days.
All Ages Open Days: Sun 25 / Mon 26 August
Adult Only Open Days (16+): Sat 31 Aug / Sun 1 Sept
Book in now! www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark (Scroll down to see sessions available)
Miss P has given birth to 5 wonderful KuneKune piglets! Visitors on Tuesday had an opportunity to see them.
We have been blessed with piglets over the last few months and everyone has been enjoying tickling piglet tummies and watching them race about! Miss P’s new tinies make an adorable addition!
All Ages Open Days:
Sunday 25 & Monday 26 August
Adult Only Open Days (16+):
Saturday 31 August & Sunday 1 September
(Adults …you’ ll be able to get in with Miss P’s piglets!)
Book Now: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
Betsy the Barbu d’Uccle is a super mum to her chicks. Many of you will have met them around the farm during open days, she takes them everywhere!
Here they are in Daisy Mae’s stall, not sure quite what Daisy made of that before they toddled off at speed! They were then preening before Mum encouraged them on a route that involved learning to fly… All the chicks did well and brave in their new adventures of life.
See where you spot them at our next open days!
All Ages: Tues 20 / Sun 25 / Mon 26 August
Book in now! www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark (Scroll down to see sessions available)
Summer Holiday - Young Farmer 4 The Day
Friday 23 August
Looking for an activity that your child will love … fresh air, farming tasks, animal cuddles this is the one to book!
Ages 5-15
11-3pm
There a few spaces left so book your place: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
(See our website for further details)
Holy Moly - Adults Only this weekend…
Wisteria one of our Belted Galloway cows is ready and waiting…
Book your session: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
Exciting news - Adult Only Open Days this weekend!
Your chance to relax and enjoy those wonderful connections with our friendly farm animals at Miller’s Ark… We can’t wait to see you.
Sat 17 & Sun 18 August book your session around the farm and then why not enjoy our cafe as well …
Booking: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark (16 +)
Nancy our Mammoth Donkey is ready…are you ready?
She is announcing All Ages Open Days today Weds 14 and Thurs 15 August…
Still time to book and come along …you will also see Ian our farrier at work today with Nancy and the donkeys!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
Little Prince enjoys his pampering at open days!
There are still tickets available for All Ages Open Days this week: Weds 14 & Thurs 15 August …
Book your session: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark (Scroll down to see available time sessions)
Miller’s Ark Animals were at the South Downs Show this weekend where Shrek even had his own photo shoot, what a fabulous capture courtesy of Ronan Nind Photography
The team had a super time and the animals loved meeting visitors at the show. The African Pygmy goats and Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys enjoyed the sunny warm weather.
Shrek was at the show with his friend Wonka, they had both previously featured in Lovely Little Farm on Apple TV so are used to being such great starlets!
You can get a chance to meet them and all the other animal stars during our summer open days…
All Ages Open Days: Weds 14 / Thurs 15 / Tues 20 / Sun 25 / Mon 26 August
Adult Only Open Days (16+):
Sat 17 / Sun 18 / Sat 31 August / Sun 1 Sept
Book your session: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark
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We recently shared that our rams are being put in with different groups of ewes…. You can spot who this is with his big bunny rabbit ears! … Here is our charming gent Barclay, a Border Leicester. The first ewes he is spending time with are Oxford Downs. You can see that they are very comfortable with Barclay, he will show interest and hang near to those that are in season… #millersark #millersarkanimals #lovesheep #borderleicester #oxforddownsheep #farminglife #rams
What a joy for one of our foster homes … Primrose had given birth to this gorgeous little foal … They have named him Elvis. Primrose and Elvis will be back at the farm for you to catch a glimpse of them at this weekends All Ages Open Days… you’ll be one of the first to see them! Sat 7 & Sun 8 September: Book your session: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark #millersark #millersarkanimals #farmanimals #lovegoats #shirehorse #donkeyfoal #donkeylove #newborn #lovedonkeys #lovepigs #animalcuddles #lovesheep #hampshirefarm #openday
Today Sunday 1 September- Adult Only Open Day Yesterday at Adult Only Open Day Harriet was showing all the indications of giving birth to her piglets - and as anticipated voila here they are! You will be able to get a peek at them today during Adult Only Open Day … at the moment we are brimming with lots of piglets, so piggy heaven! Some of our older piglets are getting ready this week to go to their new small holder homes. Do come along and meet the piglets … after today you will have to wait for the next Adult Only Days until Sat 28 & Sun 29 September Next All Ages for September: Sat 7 / Sun 8 / Sat 21 / Sun 22 Booking: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark #millersark #millersarkanimals #farmanimals #piglets #kunekunepiglets #opendays #hampshirefarm #smallholderfarmers #lovedonkeys #lovesheep #lovegoats
🍏🍎🍏 Scrumping season has commenced 🍏🍎🍏 Yummity scrummy say the pigs …here they are having an absolute ball…being monitored by Rupert for fair play! The animals say thanks very much to you for the bags of apples arriving at the farm, they are extremely grateful. If you have spare apples, the fallen spoiled ones they absolutely love too. The animals get a healthy balanced diet and it makes such a difference to our feed bill. #millersark #millersarkanimals #farmanimals #kunekunepigs #lovepigs #appleseason #scrumping #hampshirefarm
Oh yes… donkey love time! Adult Only this weekend (16+) Sat 31 August & Sunday 1 September Book now and meet the farm animals. Have your own time … www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark #millersarkfarm #millersarkanimals #millersark #adultonlyopendays #farmanimals #lovedonkeys #minidonkeysofinstagram #hampshirefarm
Every day of the year farming life is busy with its different seasons and cycles… Over the last week we have just started to put our rams with groups of ewes for breeding. Here is Eric one of our Swiss Valais Blacknose rams - just look at his stunning spiral shaped horns. Under his fleece you can just spot his raddle attached to his chest region which contains a coloured chalk so you can see which ewes he has marked. #millersark #millersarkanimals #lovesheep #swissvalais #farminglife #rams
Imp tidying up the rubbish… “For goodness sake I am security, you just can’t get the staff these days!” Getting ready for Open Day… #millersark #millersarkanimals #opendays #animalcuddles #securitygoat #crazyaboutgoats #lovegoats #farmanimals #hampshirefarm
Meet our latest adorable donkey foal.… Bulb! Tulip his mum is one of our most gentle intelligent donkeys who really enjoys a special relationship with her children. This video shares a little of that magic with you. Tulip and little Bulb will be on view at our next open days. All Ages Open Days: Sun 25 / Mon 26 August Adult Only Open Days (16+): Sat 31 Aug / Sun 1 Sept Book in now! www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark (Scroll down to see sessions available) #millersark #millersarkanimals #openday #farmanimals #lovegoats #summeronthefarm #shirehorse #donkeylove #donkeyfoals #lovedonkeys #lovepigs #farmbirds #animalcuddles #lovesheep #lovegoats #hampshirefarm
Miss P has given birth to 5 wonderful KuneKune piglets! Visitors on Tuesday had an opportunity to see them. We have been blessed with piglets over the last few months and everyone has been enjoying tickling piglet tummies and watching them race about! Miss P’s new tinies make an adorable addition! All Ages Open Days: Sunday 25 & Monday 26 August Adult Only Open Days (16+): Saturday 31 August & Sunday 1 September (Adults …you’ ll be able to get in with Miss P’s piglets!) Book Now: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark #millersark #millersarkanimals #opendays #kunekunepiglets #piglets #tummytickles #animalcuddles #lovesheep #donkeyfoals #lovegoats #farmanimals #hampshirefarm
Betsy the Barbu d’Uccle is a super mum to her chicks. Many of you will have met them around the farm during open days, she takes them everywhere! Here they are in Daisy Mae’s stall, not sure quite what Daisy made of that before they toddled off at speed! They were then preening before Mum encouraged them on a route that involved learning to fly… All the chicks did well and brave in their new adventures of life. See where you spot them at our next open days! All Ages: Tues 20 / Sun 25 / Mon 26 August Book in now! www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark (Scroll down to see sessions available) #millersark #millersarkanimals #openday #farmanimals #lovegoats #summeronthefarm #shirehorse #lovedonkeys #lovepigs #farmbirds #animalcuddles #lovesheep #lovegoats #hampshirefarm
Nancy our Mammoth Donkey is ready…are you ready? She is announcing All Ages Open Days today Weds 14 and Thurs 15 August… Still time to book and come along …you will also see Ian our farrier at work today with Nancy and the donkeys! www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark #millersark #millersarkanimals #farmanimals #summeronthefarm #mammothdonkey #lovedonkeys #animalcuddles #lovesheep #hampshirefarm
Daisy Mae having her pedicure from the farrier …. Looking her best for Open Day tomorrow and Saturday All Ages Open Days: Fri 9 / Sat 10 / Weds 14 / Thurs 15 / Tues 20 / Sun 25 / Mon 26 August Adult Only Open Days (16+): Sat 17 / Sun 18 / Sat 31 August / Sun 1 Sept Booking: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark (scroll down for the different time sessions) #millersark #millersarkanimals #opendays #farmanimals #lovegoats #summeronthefarm #shirehorse #lovedonkeys #lovepigs #animalcuddles #lovesheep #lovegoats #hampshirefarm #specialmoments
Disco Dancer with all the moves limbering up for Open Days this week - Razzle Dazzle his Mum just looks on as he has the zoomies! Fri 9 & Sat 10 August Booking: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark (scroll down to pick your session) #millersark #millersarkanimals #opendays #farmanimals #lovedonkeys #donkeyfoals #summeronthefarm
Goats are natural browsers for their food… leaves, twigs of trees and shrubs, and are actually very partial to brambles as well! Goats can survive on grass and leaves because they’re ruminants. Goats often eat quickly by comparison to humans by swallowing food in chunks up to almost 2 inches long. They have special four-compartment stomachs designed to digest roughage. The first stomach is called the rumen. Then, it moves gradually into the reticulum where it is broken down to form cud. They throw up this partly digested bit of food into their mouths to chew it a second time. It sounds rather yuck but it’s pretty remarkable, too! The third stomach is called the omasum and then the final stomach is the abomasum where digestion really begins. You can have an opportunity to catch up with the goats during our summer open days so don’t miss out… All Ages Open Days: Fri 9 / Sat 10 / Weds 14 / Thurs 15 / Tues 20 / Sun 25 / Mon 26 August Adult Only Open Days (16+): Sat 17 / Sun 18 / Sat 31 August / Sun 1 Sept Booking: www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark #millersark #millersarkanimals #opendays #farmanimals #lovegoats #summeronthefarm
Okay… The rules of engagement are tricky for the 20 metre loaf race! What would be your medal placings? #millersark #millersarkanimals #farmbirds #rupertandnapoleon
Teamwork makes the dream work… the piggies club together to have fun! Miller’s Ark team have been busy too deciding August Open Days. Here are the long awaited dates! Book now to make sure you don’t miss out on lots of piglet fun…and more! All Ages Open Days: This Saturday 27 July August: Fri 9 / Sat 10 / Weds 14 / Thurs 15 / Tues 20 / Sun 25 / Mon 26 Adult Only Open Days (16+): Sat 17 / Sun 18 / Sat 31 August / (Sun 1 Sept) Young Farmer 4 The Day (Ages 5-15) Fri 23 August (11-3pm) www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark #millersark #millersarkanimals #opendays #farmanimals #lovedonkeys #lovepigs #animalcuddles #lovesheep #lovegoats #farmanimals #hampshirefarm #specialmoments #youngfarmer4theday #goodvibes #animalrelax
SMUDGE! Clearly enjoying the self service buffet….. That’s a Miller’s Ark farm cat for you showing initiative but still enjoying lots of cuddles! #millersark #millersarkanimals #farmanimals #farmcat #gocat #munchies
Got your suncream protection on today? … The pigs have! Wallowing is a natural important behaviour for pigs… they may partially or completely submerge themselves in mud and water. It’s thermoregulation, as pigs have little hair and ability to sweat so they apply a protective coat of mud! #millersark #millersarkanimals #farmanimals #kunekunepigs #lovepigs #hampshirefarm #summerhasarrived #pigwallow #mudpies
It’s coming home… (isn’t it?) Throw back to 2021 …here were Rupert and Napoleon all fired up for the European Football Final… so a replay is in order tonight for possibly a different outcome ⚽️⚽️⚽️ #millersark #millersarkanimals #hampshirefarm #farmdogs #itscominghome
Sunday … Bucket Day! Just chilling at the start of Sunday ….nothing quite like a bucket vibe … The gang will be ready to engage when open day commences ….they will look forward to seeing you later if you are free to come along… www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark #millersark #millersarkanimals #sundayvibes #opendays #farmanimals #lovedonkeys #lovepigs #animalcuddles #lovesheep #lovegoats #farmanimals #hampshirefarm #specialmoments
Farm News: Thursday 1st October 2020
Our Christmas events go on sale today at 8.45am
It had been a busy few weeks on the farm and we are so pleased to have good news all the way since our last update.
Three years ago we were left a bequest to purchase a new Shire horse, and after years of searching through advertisements, one of our volunteers Ros saw a tiny advert sounding promising. So Sally and I travelled to Cheshire to meet Daisy Mae.....and fell in love with her. Thank you Ros for seeing that advert. What’s more, we are delighted to say Daisy Mae will be joining the Miller’s Ark family this Sunday.
Huge thanks must also go to to Carole, who welcomes you all to open days at the front gate. She has tirelessly promoted our raffle tickets to win a cuddly toy Miffy (kindly donated by Ros) and to raise funds to contribute to our Mopsy and Miffy vet bill. All together with our GoFundMe campaign, we raised a magnificent £4736.52.
For the first time in 29 years, we have been trialling an Open Day morning each Thursday during term time. So far these have been well supported and the cafe is also open for those folk who would like to pop in for a coffee and cake or for a delicious brunch or lunch chef special.
Although the children have only just gone back to school, we are gearing up for October Half Term Open Days and will have the usual pumpkins for you to design and take home. Opening is by advance tickets only in timed sessions, observing social distancing to ensure the safety of both our staff and visitors.
Tickets must be purchased by visiting www.ticketsource.co.uk/millersark. In accordance with government guidelines a maximum of 6 tickets can be purchased. This is for everyone’s safety, so please do not try and beat the system. You will not be permitted to enter the farm in groups larger than 6, and following the government’s latest update, any one entering The Old Dairy tea barn will be required to wear a mask until they are sat at the table.
2020 has been a hard year for many of us, both on the business and personal front, and we have decided that everyone needs to be able to look forward to a cheerful Christmas.....so after a lot of discussion and planning, Miller’s Ark Christmas events WILL proceed if we are allowed. Our events page explains which events will take place, and more information can be found on our website www.millersark.co.uk
For the safety of other visiting groups and our staff, if you or any one in your group is unwell with Covid related illness on the day of your visit please do not leave home, as your group will not be allowed access to the farm. We will in this instance only (on receipt of a copy of your Covid test appointment) transfer tickets to a future open day.
Our Sponsor an Animal programme is still being enthusiastically supported, and makes an ideal birthday or Christmas present. Find you favourite farm animal and sponsor from £2 for a month up to £100 for a year. We can also offer a personalised gift certificate with your message and a photo of the chosen animal.
The amazing ‘’hatch and foster’’ programme is buzzing, and we have chicks ready to foster and plenty of eggs for the incubator as well as to eat! Thanks to all of you for the positive feedback and amazing photos and videos..... keep sending them in and we will feature them on our social media platforms.
We hope you are enjoying all our updates - on social media, in our Friends of Miller’s Ark newsletter and on our website.
Miller's Ark would not be surviving now without your amazing support. Thank you. But we must not sit back as there is a long Winter ahead, and we need to ensure the animals continue to be fed and well cared for. As many of you will know, we set up a GoFundMe page to be sure we could raise enough money to ensure their future with us and resume our Mobile Farm, Animal Touch Therapy Sessions and Farm Open Days after this crisis has passed. If you want to be sure to see them all again donate now or share our link with a friend.
The animals still need YOUR help. Please click here to donate. https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-miller039s-ark-from-sinking
£5 buys a bale of hay. £10 buys a bag of food. £20 pays the farrier to trim the hooves of one donkey. £45 pays a vet call out fee.£100 is awesome as it buys a week of baby goat and lamb feed or feeds our donkey mums and foals for a week
Lastly, can we say a huge thank you to each and everyone of you, who have contacted us with kind messages of support, and for your donations which really do make a difference making sure our animals are here for YOU when this crisis is finally over.
Please stay safe and healthy and look after yourselves and your loved ones.
Elizabeth and the Miller’s Ark team.
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