Random's Retreat CIC

Random's Retreat CIC Random's Retreat, where Natural Living meets Natural Learning. Come and experience the real outdoors Welcome to Random's Retreat.
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We are a natural learning centre based in Medomsley on the outskirts of Consett. We believe in all things outdoors, allowing everyone to learn and play in nature and with our animals. Please feel free to visit our website in the links on this page to find out more.

Some people find chickens a little scary at first but ours absolutely love hugs! The children who attend our sessions ha...
29/11/2025

Some people find chickens a little scary at first but ours absolutely love hugs! The children who attend our sessions have grown so confident handling them, and it’s lovely to see how gentle and calm the chickens are in their arms.

Have you met our friendly feathered gang yet?

There’s something magical about the bond between humans and horses, a connection that sparks courage, joy, and endless c...
29/11/2025

There’s something magical about the bond between humans and horses, a connection that sparks courage, joy, and endless curiosity.

Who else feels the magic of horses?

We get a lot of birds up here, especially in our wooded area. Earlier this year, we were even visited by swallows!What b...
29/11/2025

We get a lot of birds up here, especially in our wooded area. Earlier this year, we were even visited by swallows!

What birds have you spotted on your visits?

We have been practising using our new 3d printer and are ready to print you all some cool new toys.......Would you like ...
28/11/2025

We have been practising using our new 3d printer and are ready to print you all some cool new toys.......

Would you like to have your favourite picture of your visit to us to keep as a lighbox forever?

We can personalise key frames, light boxes and lithophane.

We can make articulated key chains, creatures and cute colour change dragons. Fidgets toys and many more......

Let us know what you would like us to make and you can support our herd with your gifts.

Who's joining us tomorrow?Every Saturday, we’re diving into the hidden jobs our farmers do to help animals and nature th...
28/11/2025

Who's joining us tomorrow?

Every Saturday, we’re diving into the hidden jobs our farmers do to help animals and nature thrive. Each month follows a themed programme packed with activities like animal care, rewilding, recycling, crafts, and more! Expect fresh air, muddy boots, and lots of learning through fun.

Get muddy, learn and have fun! To book your child's spot: https://bookwhen.com/randomsretreat =ev-sp4o-20251122220000

With views like this, it’s no wonder our adult sessions were so popular over the summer! Who’s missing these sunny, peac...
28/11/2025

With views like this, it’s no wonder our adult sessions were so popular over the summer! Who’s missing these sunny, peaceful moments?

🐴 Adopt a Pony - Gold PackageGive your pony the ultimate care with the Gold Adoption Package!What you get:💜Your personal...
28/11/2025

🐴 Adopt a Pony - Gold Package

Give your pony the ultimate care with the Gold Adoption Package!

What you get:
💜Your personal adoption pack with certificate and photo of your pony
💜A monthly 1-hour session with your pony, including grooming, routine care, and a training experience, guided by one of our fully trained facilitators
💜A 10% discount code for any group activity bookings each month

Your adoption helps us provide a full bale of hay and essential training and care equipment every month, keeping our ponies happy and healthy.

You never know what creepy crawlies you might find when you’re out exploring! Nature is full of little surprises waiting...
28/11/2025

You never know what creepy crawlies you might find when you’re out exploring! Nature is full of little surprises waiting to be discovered.

What’s the most interesting creature you’ve spotted?

🌟 We have a new session starting tomorrow at 2pm!🌟❤️🐓🐔Critter Creations🐹🦨🐑❤️ 🥰😊🐾 Wanna meet a friendly ferret? 🥰😊🐾 They ...
27/11/2025

🌟 We have a new session starting tomorrow at 2pm!🌟

❤️🐓🐔Critter Creations🐹🦨🐑❤️

🥰😊🐾 Wanna meet a friendly ferret? 🥰😊🐾
They absolutely love to run, play, and explore! Our ferrets have the best time going for walks on their harness, adventuring in the barn, playing in their tunnels and ball pit!!

❤️🦨🐹 How about Cavy Cuddles 🐓🐔❤️
Our Guinea pigs are always curious to meet our visitors, have cuddles and get brushed. Listen to them squeak and chatter or feel them vibrate to communicate. They love to enjoy their treats on your knee too.

❤️🐔🐓 Finally our feathered friends🦆🐹🐾❤️
Wether your quackers about ducks or a crazy chicken lover you can come and feed and get to know our flock and even enjoy some Cuddles!!

We can cuddle and learn about our mini creatures with fab crafting in the barn and worksheets telling us all about them.

If you want to spend 30 minutes hanging out with them, enjoying their playful antics and getting some cuddles ❤️, now’s the time to book.

Spots are limited each week, and they fill up fast! 🤩🥳Check the link 👇👇👇👇👇 to book your spot🐾

Sticky Jacks - Those plants that cling to your clothes on walks are called cleavers (Galium aparine) and our horses lov...
27/11/2025

Sticky Jacks - Those plants that cling to your clothes on walks are called cleavers (Galium aparine) and our horses love them! They’re nutritious, gently support the lymphatic system, and are especially helpful in spring.

Cleavers grow everywhere: hedgerows, woodland edges, and along bridle paths. Pick the fresh green stems from clean, unsprayed areas.

We use them as enrichment by adding small bunches to haynets, forage boxes, or tossing a handful into the field. They encourage natural foraging and add variety.

Grab some next time you’re here, the horses will be thrilled! ❤️

🐴 Adopt a Pony - Silver PackageGive your pony extra care with the Silver Adoption Package!What you get:💜Your personal ad...
27/11/2025

🐴 Adopt a Pony - Silver Package

Give your pony extra care with the Silver Adoption Package!

What you get:
💜Your personal adoption pack with certificate and photo of your pony
💜A monthly 1-hour session with your pony, including grooming and routine care, guided by one of our fully trained facilitators

Your adoption helps us purchase hay each month, ensuring our ponies stay healthy and happy.

Address

Behind 52 Fines Road, Medomsley
Consett
DH86QS

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+447586714493

Website

http://www.bookwhen.com/randomsretreat

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