Family-run farm opens new rabbitry in time for Easter Festival

Old MacDonald's Farm, which is on Weald Road, has opened the new rabbit enclosure in time for its Easter Festival, which is running until April 18.

The farm opened a new rabbitry (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

The event has seen youngsters enjoy a variety of activities, such as crafts, magic shows, Easter egg hunts and special visits from the Easter Bunny, alongside its usual offering.

Farm guests enjoy the festival (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

Old MacDonald's offers a variety of activities (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

It was the farm's first Easter Festival since Covid (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

Assistant manager Shannon Manning, 29, said: "It's lovely to have them [the guests ]back for Easter.

"We haven't had an Easter event in two years so it's the first since Covid."

A youngster enjoying the festival (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

She said Old MacDonald's also improved its car parking facilities for the event.

The business was set up nearly two decades ago by Shannon's parents, and is still run by the family today.

There was a variety of activities on offer (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

It was the farm's first Easter Festival in two years (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

Hanging out with the meerkats (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

The farm is suitable for all ages (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

Choo choo! (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

A family enjoys the rides at Old MacDonald's (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

There are a variety of animals at Old MacDonald's (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

The Easter Bunny at Old MacDonald's (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

Old MacDonald's Farm in Brentwood (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

Families visiting Old MacDonald's for Easter (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

Old MacDonald's offers a variety of rides (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

The farm has lots of animals to meet (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

An Easter egg hunt was enjoyed by children at the farm (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

Children enjoyed the activities on offer (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

Shannon said the Easter Festival has been busy (Image: Ricci Fothergill)

Old MacDonald's has family-friendly rides (Image: Ricci Fothergill)