Hall Farm reopens just in time for the summer holidays
After being closed since February, the centre is reopening to visitors on Wednesday 23rd July.
Posted on 16/07/2025

Our Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre, in Norfolk, will be reopening its doors to the public on Wednesday, 23rd July, following a five-month closure. The centre had to shut its doors back in February whilst the team carefully managed an outbreak of the equine disease strangles. After months of robust action and gold standard care, the farm is ready to welcome back visitors once more.
Hall Farm Centre Manager Sue Hodgkins said:
“It’s been a long time coming, but we’re absolutely delighted to be able to open our gates again in time for the school holidays. Our supporters have been brilliant and very understanding about us being closed for so long, so we’re very much looking forward to welcoming them back.
“Wednesdays are usually pretty busy during the summer holidays so we’re hoping to see lots of families enjoying a visit to the farm again. With indoor and outdoor play areas, plus lots of walks – including our Trail Board Challenge and Stamper Trail, and our coffee shop for refreshments, it’s a great day out. On certain dates, we’ll also have behind the scenes tours and pony grooming – keep an eye on our website for details of those.”
From 23rd July, Hall Farm will be open 11am-4pm on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the school holidays – anyone wanting to visit can book here. Tickets cost just £3 for adults and children aged 5-17; children under the age of five get in for free. Dogs on leads are also welcome.
Prior to reopening to visitors, the centre has recently been able to restart its rehoming scheme. The team is delighted to have rehomed eight horses and ponies already, with another ten having confirmed homes lined up. With rehoming having been paused for five months, the farm was at full capacity and unable to take in any more horses in need of help, so finding loving homes for the horses and ponies who have been successfully rehabilitated is vital.
Topics
Related News

Horses reunited with the women who fought for their survival
The story of 13 neglected horses who have been rescued by our charity.

Poppy is a total poppet
First foal of the year brings joy to the team at Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre
Recommended Blog Posts

Preparation and practice: key aspects to loading and travelling your horse safely
Research and Education Officer Alana Chapman shares expert advice on how to give your horse the best chance of loading and travelling safely and calmly.

Post Olympic reflections on equestrian sport
We all have the power and the responsibility to move towards more ethical and evidence-based equestrianism.

Reflections on our relationship with the Balmoral Estate
Centre Manager Eileen reflects on Belwade Farm’s connection with Balmoral Estate – the Scottish residence of our late monarch Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – over the years.
Enjoy reading stories like this?
Join over 65,000 other horse lovers and sign up for our email newsletter

Join over 65,000 other horse lovers and sign up for our email newsletter
Sign me up now