Acton Scott, a historic work farm, received a record number of visitors over the weekend.

More than 1000 people made the most of the wonderful weather and visited the working farm during the four-day weekend, exceeding the previous record of 2017 by 929 people.

Every day during the Easter holidays, Acton Scott offered visitors the opportunity to join a team to care for horses, feed chickens and lambs, and take a guided tour of a Victorian work farm.

Lezley Picton, a member of the Shropshire Culture, Leisure and Communications Cabinet, said: “Acton Scott’s historic working farm is a real gem in the crown of Shropshire museums, which is great for the whole family.”

Sarah Green, a visitor manager at Acton Scott's historic work farm, said: “It was great to welcome so many people here on Easter weekend. The combination of incredible weather and a successful campaign of horses in the Shire - we now have two new horses that people can see, contributed to an increase in the number of visitors. We have an excellent program of events this year, and our season passes are incredibly popular. ”

The historic Acton Scott Farm will be open until November 3rd.