Acton Scott Historic Working Farm reviews

13 Jun 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"All of it – excellent!"

13 Jun 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Fantastic course with excellent presentation and knowledge from Brian. Like the handouts to digest when there's more time. Listening to someone who knows about beekeeping"

13 Jun 16'

anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Best bits were seeing the bees and Brian's answers to our questions based on his experience"

13 Jun 16'

anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Brian was amazing at his job info about beekeeping was outstanding, seeing the bees in real life was great. The print outs are a really good idea. I would tell people to come on the course"

13 Jun 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Brian is amazingly knowledgeable and skilled in delivery, lovely lunch. Fantastic - learnt so much"

13 Jun 16'

anon reviewed: Victorian sewing box - one day course

"All of it thoroughly enjoyed it, both the educational side and the practical side. Excellent tutor - her knowledge and love of textiles and Acton Scott shone through. Fabulous day, lunch and refreshments also excellent."

13 Jun 16'

Anon reviewed: Victorian sewing box - one day course

"Thoroughly enjoyed all of the course, lovely to hear the history first and actually touch the clothing etc., lovely afternoon making bits in the wonderful parlour. Insight into garment construction, practical sessions."

11 May 16'

Anon reviewed: Breadmaking

"Very hands on. Well explained. Lovely ingredients. Excellent course tutor."

11 May 16'

Anon reviewed: Breadmaking

"Working with an enthusiastic teacher with like minded people."

11 May 16'

Anon reviewed: Breadmaking

"Best bit was learning how to make a variety of breads (and of course eating them)."

11 May 16'

Anon reviewed: Breadmaking

"All good. Atmosphere, good teaching, interactive aspect, a v. enjoyable day."

3 May 16'

Anon reviewed: Build a cob oven

"Excellent practical enjoyable course."

3 May 16'

Anon reviewed: Build a cob oven

"Matthew was very clear and kept us interested right up to the end"

3 May 16'

Anon reviewed: Introduction to Keeping Pigs (Part 2) - one day course

"Very happy; it was all very relevant and interesting"

3 May 16'

Anon reviewed: Introduction to Keeping Pigs (Part 2) - one day course

"Very informative, lots to go home and think about"

3 May 16'

Anon reviewed: Introduction to Keeping Pigs (Part 2) - one day course

"Enjoyed all of it! Thank you Noelle"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Christmas in a jar

"Sara-Jane was an excellent tutor and will be coming again next year."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Christmas in a jar

"All of it! Excellent day. We made a good selections of items which you could make at home!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Christmas in a jar

"All of it was great! The relish was good as it was a slightly different method from the usual jams and jellies!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Christmas in a jar

"Excellent course. Lots of hands-on and very good advice."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Christmas in a jar

"Brilliant. Have done a course with Sara Jane and can't wait to do another."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Preserves with Sara-Jane

"Best bit was making the striped orange - with brandy! Smells delicious - so like autumn. Lovely tutor - a real asset to Acton Scott."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Ploughing with heavy horses - a two day course

"Thank you for such a unique experience today! What a pleasure to be able to see and work with your gentle giants Charlie and joe! Loved every minute! Keep up the great work"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Working with donkeys - half day course

"We had a fabulous day today at Acton Scott on our Working with Dusty course! Simon was a really charming and knowledgeable host, the sun shone for us, and of course Dusty was the star!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Ploughing with heavy horses - a two day course

"Had a really lovely and informative day on your ploughing with horses course today. Lovely people, friendly, welcoming, and down to earth. Thanks to all involved"