Goat Picnic

Here at Cragg House Farm, we are proud champions for pedigree native breeds of livestock. Native breeds have characteristics that are better suited to our challenging climate and make a positive contribution to the ecosystem they have evolved to thrive in.

The Bagot is believed to be Britain’s oldest breed of goat with a documented ancestry. The first recorded account of the breed appears in historical documents from 1389, when Sir John Bagot was known to be the keeper of the original herd at Blithfield, his Staffordshire estate in the English Midlands. The Bagot goat was originally managed as a feral and semi-feral parkland breed in Bagots Park, just three miles from Blithfield Hall. They proved to be extremely self-reliant, which has ensured their continued survival over many centuries.

We run a small herd of 7 nannies and a billy and welcomed our first High Stile pedigree Bagot kids in Spring 2024.

Your picturesque picnic experience will include: exclusive picnic area with 6 seater picnic bench in our secure goat paddock and a bag of complimentary goat feed to treat your field companions with. 

Upgrade to our deluxe bundle and receive a lucky dip bar of our homemade, gorgeous goats milk soap.

Goat Picnic T&C’s

  • Bookings are made via our ‘Contact Us’ page.

  • As this is a personalised experience we can offer slots from 8am - 8pm.

  • Once booked, dates and times can not be altered.

  • All experiences must be booked in advance - we can accept a wide variety of payment types including card, BACS, Apply pay & Google pay.

  • Full payment is required at time of booking and is non-refundable.

  • Refunds will only be given if we have to cancel due to extreme weather or concerns over the health and welfare of the animals involved - we will discuss this in the lead up to your experience.

  • Participants need to be able to walk on uneven ground.

  • We have 2 parking spaces in the farmyard for this activity - extra vehicles can use the ‘pay & display’ parking available in the National Trust Carpark next to the farm.

  • You will need sturdy footwear and clothing suitable for the current weather - we get a lot of rain at times!

  • Please think carefully before booking - If you have a fear/allergy of dogs, sheep or farm animals, and getting muddy then this experience may not be suitable for you as our goats are very friendly. 

  • Gift Vouchers are valid for 12 months from purchase.

Meet the Herd

  • Bardolph Jagger

    AKA Jagger - Our three year old Billy who will hopefully be the sire of our kids born spring ‘24.

  • Glen Ridge Quinoa

    AKA Noah - a ‘23 born Billy Kid

  • Roecroft Sage

    AKA Sage - 3 year old Nanny

  • Roecroft Mint

    AKA Minty - 3 year old Nanny

  • Roecroft Parsley

    AKA Parsley - 3 Year Old Nanny

  • Roecroft Rosemary

    AKA Rosemary - 3 year old Nanny

  • Almond Valley Baskin

    AKA Bea - 3 year old Nanny

  • Almond Valley Rona

    AKA Rona - 3 year old Nanny

There is a need to farm harmoniously alongside nature; a need for sustainable food; and a need to support the change makers…