Acton Scott Farm featured on BBC1’s Countryfile

Cameras rolled at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm during half-term week, as BBC1’s Countryfile paid a visit to focus on crafts in the countryside.

Ellie Harrison, popular TV presenter, and her crew spent two days filming traditional skills around the farm, from blacksmithing to butter-making, for a programme being transmitted this Sunday – 16 November 2014 – at 6.15pm on BBC1.

Tina Woodward, Shropshire Council’s deputy Cabinet member for visitor economy, said:

“Late last year, the farm hosted Channel 4’s Monty Don’s Real Craft series, which was aired in May 2014, so this, together with Ellie’s report this Sunday, gives national recognition to Acton Scott as a centre for traditional skills.”

Acton Scott’s 2015 programme of traditional rural craft and trade courses has just been launched, featuring many favourites, such as working with heavy horses, blacksmithing and cidermaking, alongside some new skills, such a stone masonry and foraging.  Many of these courses make wonderful, original Christmas presents.

Further details can be found at www.actonscottmuseum.com or call 01694 781307 for a brochure.