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06/09/2026

🌾 AND THAT’S A WRAP! The Grand Scarecrow Parade is officially OVER! 🌾⏰

The clock has struck 5:00 PM, and voting has officially closed! 🛑🗳️

Our reception desk has been buzzing all weekend, and Farmer Angela has collected the final names of your favourite scarecrows. A massive, heartfelt thank you to every single person who came down to the Farm, explored the parade, and let us know their choices! 👩‍🌾📋✨

The competition has been fierce, the creativity was out of this world, and the votes are incredibly close! 🤯📊

What happens next?
• 🧮 The Big Count: We are locking ourselves away to count up every single vote cast over the weekend!
• 📣 The Grand Announcement: Keep your eyes glued to our page on Tuesday 9th September, when we will reveal the ultimate winner of the Family Day Pass for up to 5 people! 🏆🎟️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Thank you all for making our last summer hurrah so absolutely unforgettable. We have loved seeing the Farm filled with so much laughter, straw, and pure imagination! 🚜🐷🐔

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05/09/2026

🌾 THE GRAND PARADE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! Welcome to Saturday at the Farm! 🎈👀

The building is officially over, the straw has settled, and our fantastic creations are out for everyone to see! Welcome to the Grand Scarecrow Parade weekend! 🤩✨

Our builders have done a phenomenal job this week, and now the power is in YOUR hands. Voting is officially OPEN! 🗳️💖

Come on down to the Farm this weekend (Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th September) to see all the incredible masterpieces in person and pick your winner.

Here is how you can cast your official vote:

• 👀 Pick Your Favourite: Explore the parade and choose the name of the scarecrow that stole your heart!

• 🗣️ Tell Farmer Angela: Once you've made your choice, head over to the reception desk to find Farmer Angela and let her know exactly whom you are voting for! 👩‍🌾🏢

• 🏆 The Ultimate Prize: The creators of the scarecrow with the most votes will win a Family Day Pass for up to 5 people! 🎟️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

• ⏰ The Deadline: Voting closes strictly at 5:00 PM on Sunday, and we will be announcing the grand winner on Tuesday, 9th September! 📣🥇

Enjoy a brilliant family day out, say hello to all our friendly animals, and help us crown our Scarecrow Champion! 🚜🐷🐔 Which masterpiece will you choose? ✨️

03/09/2026

🌾 DAY 3 of our Build a Scarecrow Week at the Farm, and the creativity is officially off the charts! 🚀✨

The Farm is filling up fast with the most brilliant, hilarious, and unique creations. But time is ticking, folks! Tomorrow (Friday 4th September) is your absolute LAST CHANCE to join in the building fun before the grand weekend parade begins! ⏳🧑‍🌾

If you haven't been down yet, don't miss out on your shot at glory! Here is your final checklist to get involved:

• 🧳 Mission Clothing: Raid those cupboards tonight! Grab those outgrown kids' shirts, old Halloween masks, or bright, funky pyjamas and pack them in a bag. 👗👖

• 🌾 Team Up With Farmer Jess: Bring your outfits down tomorrow, and Farmer Jess will help you bring your character to life with all the straw and structure you need! 🛠️🎨

• 🏆 The Grand Prize: Once your masterpiece is built, it goes straight into our spectacular Scarecrow Parade this weekend (Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th September). Visitors will be voting for their ultimate favourite, and you could win a Family Day Pass for up to 5 people! 🎟️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Don't let summer leave without one last family adventure. Grab your clothes, head to the Farm tomorrow, and let's make Day 4 the biggest building day yet! 🚜🐷🐔

02/09/2026

🌾 DAY 2 of the Scarecrow Building Competition and the crowd at Beetle Bank Open Farm is going absolutely WILD! 🌾

You won’t believe your eyes, folks... it has finally happened. The moment we’ve all been waiting for! 😱

Move over, real Farmer Angela, because there is a new boss on the farm today! Check out this absolute masterpiece: Farmer Angela has been officially recreated in Scarecrow Form! 👩‍🌾✨

A massive round of applause and a huge shout-out to the brilliant masterminds behind this creation: Florence and William! 🏆🎨 You two have completely raised the bar for Day 2! The attention to detail is just incredible. 🎉👏

🤩 WANT TO JOIN IN WITH THE SCARECROW FUN? 🤩
We are back by popular demand for one last summer hurrah from Tuesday 1st September to Friday 4th September! Here is how you can get involved and try to win a Family Day Pass for up to 5 people:

• ⚠️ CRITICAL MISSION - Bring Your Own Clothes: Dig through your wardrobes and bring your own scarecrow outfit! Grab old Halloween costumes, outgrown kids' clothes, funky old pyjamas, or wild, colourful outfits. 🧳👗
• 🛠️ Build with Farmer Jess: Head down to the farm where Farmer Jess will be on hand all week to help you stuff, design, and build your masterpiece! We provide all the straw and structure—you just bring the outfit. 🧑‍🌾🌾
• 🚶‍♂️ The Grand Scarecrow Parade & Voting: Once built, your creation will join the Scarecrow Parade over the weekend (Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th September) where visitors to the farm will vote for their favourite! 🎈👀
• Voting closes at 5:00 PM on Sunday, and the grand winner will be announced on Tuesday 9th September! 📣🥇
You have to be in it to win it! Gather your old clothes, head to Beetle Bank Open Farm, and let’s get building! 🚜🙌🐷

01/09/2026

🎉 DAY ONE AND ALREADY ABSOLUTELY STRAW-ORDINARY! 🌾✨

Hold onto your pitchforks, everyone, because Build a Scarecrow Week has officially kicked off, and wow… you did not disappoint! 😱🙌

It is only day one and our first entries are already standing tall and proud! The creativity we’ve seen today is next-level. From wacky outfits to wild designs, the farm is officially coming alive with some seriously amazing masterpieces! 🧑‍🌾🎨

A massive shoutout to today's early birds who raided those wardrobes and brought their absolute A-game! 👗👖

Missed out today? Don't panic! Farmer Jess is waiting for you with all the straw and structures you need. You still have until Friday to build your champion! 🌾🔨

Dig deep into those drawers tonight and grab:
🎭 Old Halloween costumes
👕 Outgrown kids' clothes
💤 Funky old pyjamas
🌈 Anything wild, wacky, and colourful!

Remember, every single creation enters the big weekend Scarecrow Parade, where the public will vote for their ultimate favourite! 🚶‍♂️👀 The masterpiece with the most votes wins a Family Day Pass for up to 5 people! 🎟️🏆

📅 When to build: right now until Friday 4th September! (Parade & voting all weekend)
📍 Where: At the farm!

Drop by, rally the family, and let’s see what you’ve got! Check out some of today's incredible first arrivals in the photos below! 👇📸 Tell us in the comments: which one gets your vote so far? 👇💬

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31/08/2026

☀️ What a farmtastic Bank Holiday Monday! 🚜🌾

Our fields were packed with massive smiles, loud laughter, and so much energy today! A huge, heartfelt thank you to Dean and Ann from Game on York for bringing the absolute ultimate family fun and games to the farm. You made our Bank Holiday completely unforgettable! 🎯🥳🎉

But wait... the summer fun does NOT stop here! Tomorrow kicks off our final event of the season, back by popular demand! 👇

🌾 BUILD A SCARECROW WEEK! 🧑‍🌾👩‍🌾
🗓️ Tuesday 1st September – Friday 4th September

Bring your creativity down to the farm and build your very own masterpiece with Farmer Jess! We provide the straw and structure, but we need you to fulfill a critical mission...

⚠️ YOU MUST BRING THE CLOTHES! ⚠️
Dig through your wardrobes and bring old Halloween costumes, outgrown kids' clothes, funky PJs, or any wild outfits! The more unique, the better. 👗👖

🏆 WIN A FAMILY DAY PASS (FOR UP TO 5 PEOPLE)! 🏆
All creations will join our Grand Scarecrow Parade this weekend (Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th September), where farm visitors will vote for their favourite! 🗳️✨ The winner will be announced on Tuesday 9th September.

You have to be in it to win it! Gather your old clothes and we will see you tomorrow! 🎟️🎒

30/08/2026

🚀 BIG NEWS FOR TOMORROW! 🚀

The final Bank Holiday Monday of the school holidays is happening TOMORROW, and we are going out with a BANG at The Farm! 💥🥳

Get ready, because the legend himself, Dean from Game on York, is returning to supercharge your family day out! 🏆⚽

It is time to settle the score once and for all. Grab the kids, challenge the parents, and find out:

🦶 Who has the absolute fastest foot?
🎯 Who can smash that ultimate Bullseye?
👁 Who has the sharpest laser-focus aim?
✋️ Who has the fastest hands?

Will you take home the title of Family Champion, or will you just be tracking down runaway footballs in the sunshine? 🥇😂 Either way, an absolute blast is guaranteed for all ages!

Set your alarms, pack up the crew, and get ready to soak up those final summer holiday vibes tomorrow. 🚜🍦

👇 Tag who you are challenging to a duel tomorrow! 👇

Usual Farm Activities Are Still Running!!

29/08/2026

🌾 TIME TO RAID THE WARDROBES FOR A STRAW-LY SPECTACULAR TIME! 🌾

Only a few more days until our final event of the summer begins! We are going out with a bang, and you won’t want to miss it! 🎉🥳

Get those creative juices flowing because Build a Scarecrow Week kicks off this Tuesday! 🧑‍🌾🔨 There is still plenty of time to raid your wardrobes and cupboards for that prize-winning scarecrow outfit! 👗👖

Dig deep into those drawers and grab:
🎭 Old Halloween costumes
👕 Outgrown kids' clothes
💤 Funky old pyjamas
🌈 Anything wild, wacky, and colourful!

Farmer Jess will be waiting with all the straw and structures you need to build your masterpiece. 🌾✨ Then, your creation will march into the weekend Scarecrow Parade, where the public will vote for their ultimate favourite! 🚶‍♂️👀

The masterpiece with the most votes wins a Family Day Pass for up to 5 people! 🎟️🏆

Check out some of these incredible creations from previous years below for inspiration! 👇📸

📅 When: Tuesday 1st September – Friday 4th September (Parade & voting all weekend!)
📍 Where: At the farm!

Gather your clothes, rally the family, and let's make this the best finale ever! 💥🙌

28/08/2026

🌧️ Gerry the Boer Goat knows exactly how to handle a rainy Murton day! 🐐🏠

While Albert the Alpaca got caught completely off guard yesterday, she has the right idea! Gerry has found the perfect cozy spot to shelter from the downpour and watch the raindrops fall! 🌧️👀

Don't let a bit of drizzle ruin your plans—we have so much under-cover fun waiting for you at Beetle Bank Open Farm:

🏠 Our Undercover Barn – Meet & feed our larger residents out of the rain! 🐑

🐮 Clarissa the Calf – Say hello to her inside the indoor barn! ✨

🚜 Undercover Ride-Ons – Let little drivers zoom around inside! 🏎️

🏖️ Undercover Sandpit – Build epic sandcastles, completely dry! 🏰

🐰 Touch & Tell Corner – Cozy up with rabbits & guinea pigs! 🐹

🎨 Activity Room & Cozy Café – Arts, crafts, delicious cakes & hot coffee! ☕

🦙🍂 Special Highlight: Don't miss Alpaca Walking with Autumn at 12:00 PM! Pop on your coats and take a truly unique stroll. 🌧️👢

☀️ When the sun breaks through: Burn off energy on our 3 adventure playgrounds! 🏃‍♂️ (Heads up: play equipment can get slippery when wet, so take extra care! ⚠️)

🌾 Head across the fields to feed our friendly animals, and check out the cow viewing area to meet Dolly, Caramel, Cookie, and Cream! 🐄🥛

Grab your wellies and join us! 🚜🌈 Tap the link in our bio to book tickets online or buy them on the door. 🎟️

27/08/2026

🌧️ Tricky weather can’t stop the family fun at Beetle Bank Open Farm! 🌧️

Poor Albert the Alpaca got caught completely off guard by today's sudden downpour! As you can see, his signature hairstyle isn’t looking quite as fluffy as usual, but he's still flashing us that charming, wet-nosed smile. 🦙💦🤠

The Murton weather forecast is looking a bit damp over the next few days, with light rain showers and drizzle predicted to stick around. But don't let a few raindrops dampen your spirits! We are fully prepared to keep you and the little ones warm, dry, and thoroughly entertained inside our fantastic Undercover Barn and play sections. 🧸🎈

Here is what you can still jump right into out of the rain:

• 🏠 Our Undercover Barn: Head inside the main barn section to feed, meet, and watch our larger residents stay cozy out of the wet weather. 🐑🌾

• 🐮 Clarissa the Calf: Say a massive hello to Clarissa right inside the indoor barn section and watch her stay warm and dry! 🍼✨

• 🚜 Undercover Ride-On Toys: Let the little drivers zoom around safely out of the wet weather in our indoor play area. 🏎️💨

• 🏖️ Undercover Sandpit: Build epic sandcastles and dig away without worrying about a single raindrop. 🏰⛱️

• 🐰 Touch & Tell Corner: Cozy up for gentle, hands-on cuddles with our extra-soft rabbits and guinea pigs. 🐹❤️

• 🎨 The Activity Room: Take a break from exploration to get creative with arts, crafts, and drawing sheets. 🖍️🎨

• ☕ Our Cozy Café: Warm up with home-cooked comfort food, delicious local cakes, and hot barista coffees. 🍰☕

🦙🚶‍♂️ Special Rainy Day Highlight: Don't miss out on our Alpaca Walking experience with Autumn at 12:00 PM! 🍂 Pop on your coats and take a truly unique, memorable stroll alongside our amazing alpaca companion. 🌧️👢

☀️ When the sun breaks through: Take full advantage of the dry spells! Race over to burn off some energy on our 3 adventure playgrounds. 🏃‍♂️🐒 (Just a little heads-up for moms and dads: the play equipment can get a bit slippery when wet, so take extra care when climbing and sliding! 🏂⚠️)

🌾 Be sure to head across the open fields to meet our many other friendly farm animals and treat them to their absolute favorite snacks! Don't forget to stop off at our cow viewing area to meet our gorgeous bigger cows: Dolly, Caramel, Cookie, and Cream! 🐄🥛🍦

Grab your waterproof coats, pull on your favorite wellies, and head on down! A bit of British puddle-jumping weather only adds to the adventure. 🚜🌾🌈

🎟️ Beat the damp weather blues! Book your tickets online ahead of time at the Beetle Bank Open Farm Website or purchase them directly on the door when you arrive. 🎟️🤗

Address

Beetle Bank Farm, Moor Lane
York
YO195XD

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

01904488796

Website

http://www.beetlebankopenfarm.co.uk/

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