AN award-winning tourist attraction is hoping for another record-breaking year when it reopens this weekend after the winter break
In 2014, Hall Hill Farm, near Lanchester, recorded its highest ever number of visitor numbers in its 34-year history with 63,000 people enjoying a day out at the farm.
The attraction reopens on Saturday (Feb 14) and will be open daily throughout half term, then every weekend until the end of March.
Ann Darlington, tourism manager at Hall Hill Farm, said: “This year we are hoping to build upon our success of the past years, which incredibly was our best yet.
“We have all worked very hard to make sure that we provide each visitor with an enjoyable and memorable experience and will ensure this continues throughout 2015 and are also looking for more staff to help us achieve this.”
The working farm was first opened up to visitors in 1981 and the attraction side of the business has since gone from strength to strength.
Last year the farm won “Best in Education” in the National Farm Attraction Network awards and was shortlisted for “Best Tourism Experience” in the 2014 North East Tourism Awards.
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