Discover something a little different with our unique countryside experiences combining horses, farm life and beautiful landscape of the Faughan Valley.
Food ¦ Farming ¦ Countryside
A unique Irish horses and cheese experience exploring local food, farming and beautiful landscape of the Sperrin Mountains.
Milk, Meadows & Mountain is a special collaboration between City of Derry Farm & Equestrian and Dart Mountain Cheese, bringing together two rural crafts – artisan cheesemaking and life on a fourth-generation working farm.
Your experience begins at Dart Mountain Cheese in the Sperrin Mountains, where you will discover the story of the family business, explore the cheese maturation rooms and enjoy a delicious cheeseboard tasting.
From there, you will travel through the beautiful countryside to City of Derry Farm & Equestrian Centre for a wallking tour of the farm. Meet the horses and animals, hear stories of life on a working family farm and explore the traditional of horse keeping and rural heritage in the Faughan Valley.
This immersive experience offers a genuine connection to local people, animals, food, history and landscape.
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Wellbeing ¦ Horses ¦ Nature
A peaceful countryside experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect with nature and experience the calming presence of horses.
Stillness in Motion invites you to step away from busy routines and spend time in the beautiful countryside of the Faughan Valley.
Through quiet observation, time with the horses and gentle guided activities, you will explore the unique connection between horses, nature and wellbeing.
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We also offer riding activities suitable for groups, tours, and organised visits, delivered by experienced staff in a staff and structured environment.
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Farm Life ¦ Animals ¦ Heritage
Step into life on a working family farm and meet the animals that make the farm so special.
Hooves, Heritage and Happy Goats is a relaxed countryside experience where visitors can meet horses, spend time with our playful pygmy goats and discover the heritage of life on a working farm in the Faughan Valley.
You’ll hear stories of generations of farming, meet the animals that are part of the daily life here and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the countryside just outside Derry.
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Stories ¦ Heritage ¦ Farm Life
Discover the stories, history and traditions of life on a working family farm.
Farm Tales invites visitors to step into the story of the farm and learn about generations of farming in the beautiful countryside of the Faughan Valley.
Through storytelling, time with the animals and exploring the farm, you will gain a deeper understanding of rural life and the traditions that continue to shape the landscape today.
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Children ¦ Ponies ¦ Farm Fun
A fun and friendly introduction to ponies for younger visitors at City of Derry Farm & Equestrian Centre.
Pony Pals is a hands-on pony experience where children can meet, groom and spend time with our gentle ponies while learning about life on the farm.
This relaxed session gives children the opportunity to connect with ponies, build confidence around animals and enjoy time in the countryside just outside Derry.
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