Farm & Woodland Gardens
Native American & Wildlife Gallery

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Download the 2009 Bison Farm brochure in PDF format by clicking on the image above.

 

See Bison, Elk, Raccoons, Prairie Dogs & Guanacos at Bush Farm Bison Centre,

'an attractive south Wiltshire farm with lakes and 30 acres of old oak woodlands'

Come and enjoy a day out at Bush Farm and see many other animals including elk, raccoons, guanaco, rhea, prairie dogs and chipmunks as well of course as the bison. Then wander around 30 acres of old oak woodlands with picnic & play areas. There is a display of Native American art and artefacts together with information of the history of bison. Refreshments & light meals are available and in the shop where you can buy bison or elk meat.

Bush Farm is a great venue for Educational Tours, Children’s Parties & Group Visits.

Home produced and naturally reared meat for sale at Farm Shop and by Mail Order.

Bison Nature's Best Is Back

Bison once roamed the plains of North America in numbers so great the early explorers could not count them. They were variously described as "numbers-numberless," "the country was one robe," and "the plains were black and appeared as if in motion." Bison have been called the most important wild animals in the development of North America. The centre of life for the Plains Indians, providing them with food, clothing, shelter and much of their culture. Bison also sustained the lives of the explorers and settlers going west.

By the late 1800's, Bison were dangerously close to extinction. Through the efforts of early conservationists and ranchers who knew the value of Bison, they are no longer an endangered species and are thriving across North America. Today more than 600,000 bison are being raised in public and private herds making it possible to enjoy the many advantages of this truly unique alternative red meat souce. Bison .... Nature's Best is Back!

Admission

To Gallery and Shop no charge
To Farmyard and Woodland Walks £6.00
Children under 4 free
Under 16 £3.00
Camping & Caravan Club Pitches £8 per night
Woodland Camping (farm entrance 50% discount) £6 per pppn

 

Farmers Markets

Wincanton 1st Friday in the month 9am - 1pm
Frome 2nd Saturday 9am - 1pm
Warminster 3rd Friday 9am - 1pm
Salisbury 1st & 3rd Wednesday 10am - 2pm